Disk-resident ISO boot manager prototype for Linux-first multi-ISO workflows.
Publisher’s description
What is PartBoot?
PartBoot is an open-source disk & usb tool program for Windows from Haxllo. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.1, released on May 17, 2026. 5 versions are listed since May 11, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (haxllo/partboot) has 2 stars. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and unetbootin.
Project description on GitHub: “Disk-resident ISO boot manager for staging GRUB-based Linux boot entries from internal partitions.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PartBoot is an open-source disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is PartBoot safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
93FFBF38AA0479D8FA410F7D2BB664C3A2D2D44685B7B98FC5FBF6F035B88E25· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.1Latest | May 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.3.0 | May 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.3 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.2 | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.1.3 | May 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Haxllo.PartBoot -eProgram files (.exe): partboot.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Haxllo
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/haxllo/partboot
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.3.1
- Released
- May 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Haxllo.PartBoot
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PartBoot free?
Yes. PartBoot is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PartBoot safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 PartBoot 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 PartBoot run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PartBoot?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 11, 2026.
Can I use PartBoot without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to PartBoot?
Rufus, Ventoy, unetbootin, smartmontools and gdu. The alternatives page compares them.
