BootRescue is free tool for recovery Master Boot Record /Volume Boot Record
Publisher’s description
What is BootRescue?
BootRescue by Greatis Software is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: BootRescue is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is BootRescue safe to download?
- The file is served by greatissoftware.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9AD64673CB46E408F10C922DF3EDFF5B3484BC855E70BFD31D03FB7E07019DFB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | September 11, 2012 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Greatis.BootRescue -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Greatis Software
- Licence
- Proprietary (EULA)
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- September 11, 2012
- Added to the catalogue
- June 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- greatis.com
- winget ID
- Greatis.BootRescue
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Frequently asked questions
Is BootRescue free?
BootRescue is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary (EULA)). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is BootRescue safe to download?
The download comes from greatissoftware.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BootRescue with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does BootRescue run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use BootRescue without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.