Rescue Disks Apps and Alternatives

12 applications in this hubLast updated: Mar 28th 2024, 04:51 GMT

Malware attacks can have a hugely negative impact on your system, from hijacking or deleting files to causing a complete failure to start up Windows.

In the second scenario, it's time to turn to system rescue tools, designed to get Windows up and running again, giving you the opportunity to eliminate the malware agents and get your precious files back.

These type of utilities run as ISO images from bootable discs with predefined environment settings made by antivirus developers. In some cases, it's also possible for users to create their own system rescue discs with customized configurations.

In addition to getting rid of the malware infestation, system rescue disks have features ready for recovering damaged files before attempting to reinstall Windows.

Evidently, each application comes with its own set of particularities that you can discover for yourself. In this hub, you can check out a handpicked selection of Windows applications dedicated to system rescue.

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Ultimate Boot CD - UBCD

Ultimate Boot CD - UBCD 5.3.9

Backup and recovery tool that includes all the diagnostic utilities you need for creating a bootab...

Aug 19th 2020, 04:47 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 396,047 downloads
  • 677 MB
Kaspersky Rescue Disk

Kaspersky Rescue Disk 18.0.11.3c (2024.03.27)

Create a disk image to boot from and safely remove viruses from your computer in a non-dangerous e...

Mar 27th 2024, 22:25 GMT
Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 215,819 downloads
  • 34.5 MB
SARDU

SARDU 5.1.0

Multiboot ISO and USB creation tool that features various rescue CDs, Linux distributions, recover...

Dec 26th 2023, 01:16 GMT
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 100,322 downloads
  • 170 MB
AVG Rescue CD

AVG Rescue CD 120.160420

A powerful toolset for rescue & repair of infected machines without accessing your operating syste...

May 9th 2016, 15:27 GMT
Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 2003 / Windows 2008 / Windows 2008 64 bit / Windows 2008 R2 / Windows Server 2012
     
  • 79,849 downloads
  • 868 MB
Dr.Web LiveDisk

Dr.Web LiveDisk 9.0.1 (March 28, 2024)

Keep your machine safe with this tool that can offer a truly safe and friendly environment for sol...

Mar 28th 2024, 04:51 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 69,460 downloads
  • 1.8 GB
Avira Rescue System

Avira Rescue System 03.2024

Rescue your original operating system with this bootable antivirus setup that will allow file reco...

Mar 4th 2024, 09:33 GMT
Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 52,545 downloads
  • 317 MB
G Data Boot-Medium

G Data Boot-Medium 25.4.0.2

Boot scan your computer for viruses with this tool with one of the best tools for malware removal ...

Dec 21st 2017, 19:39 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 20,244 downloads
  • 1.05 MB
Norton Bootable Recovery Tool

Norton Bootable Recovery Tool

A comprehensive and reliable application that enables you to create a boot disc or ISO file to hel...

Feb 3rd 2018, 14:21 GMT
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
     
  • 11,874 downloads
  • 192 MB
Vba32 Rescue

Vba32 Rescue 3.12.4.2

Restore your computer to a virus-free state with the help of this useful piece of software that co...

Mar 25th 2016, 22:44 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 9,409 downloads
  • 136 MB
F-Secure Rescue CD

F-Secure Rescue CD 3.16 Build 73600

A handy utility that can scan your computer before booting, so as to detect and remove malicious f...

Jan 6th 2015, 12:19 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 9,283 downloads
  • 149 MB
Trinity Rescue Kit

Trinity Rescue Kit 3.4 Build 372 / 3.4 Build 400 Beta

Oldschool Linux distribution that allows you to reset passwords, as well as rescue, repair and eve...

Feb 28th 2018, 06:40 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 2,185 downloads
  • 123.2 MB
Trend Micro Rescue Disk

Trend Micro Rescue Disk 3.0.0.1023

Scan your PC for threats without launching Windows, remove persistent infections and repair the ma...

Aug 31st 2017, 23:34 GMT
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit