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Plop Boot Manager

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Spec score 7.6 #14 of 29 in Boot Manager Software

What it is

Plop Boot Manager is a free program for starting different operating systems from hard disk, floppy, CD/DVD, USB, or network. Its built-in USB driver can boot USB devices without BIOS USB boot support, and its IDE CD/DVD driver can start optical media without BIOS support. Installation can place it in the hard disk's first sectors before the first partition, avoiding the need for an extra partition. It can launch from LILO, Syslinux, GRUB, GRUB4DOS, GRUB2, Windows boot.ini, or Windows BCD; it can also start over a network with PXELINUX or be stored as a BIOS option ROM. Configuration includes operating system profiles, up to 16 partitions, partition hiding, a boot countdown, and text or graphical interfaces. Password protection covers the computer and its setup. The maker says it can access USB hard disks up to 2 TB even where BIOS has a 128 GiB limit. It is free for personal and commercial use, but may not be sold. The listed release is 5.0.15, dated 2013-04-15. When started from plpbt.bin rather than installed to the MBR, settings cannot be saved.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Plop Boot Manager is a small program for booting different operating systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
License
The software is free for personal and commercial use, may not be sold, and may be included free in non-profit products.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Boot manager integrations
It can start from LILO, Syslinux, GRUB, GRUB4DOS, GRUB2, Windows boot.ini, and Windows BCD.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Boot media
It can boot operating systems from hard disk, floppy, CD/DVD, USB, or network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Configuration
Features include operating system profiles, support for up to 16 partitions, partition hiding, boot countdown, and text and graphical interfaces.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Current listed release
The download page lists Plop Boot Manager 5.0.15 dated 2013-04-15.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Installation
It can be installed in the hard disk's first sectors before the first partition, without requiring an extra partition.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Network and BIOS integration
It can start over a network with PXELINUX or be stored as a BIOS option ROM.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Optical media support
Its built-in IDE CD/DVD driver can boot optical media without BIOS support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Password protection
The boot manager provides password protection for the computer and its setup.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Support contact
The contact page provides a form for sending Elmar Hanlhofer a message.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Usage limitation
When started from plpbt.bin instead of installed to the MBR, boot manager settings cannot be saved.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
USB disk limit
The maker says it can access USB hard disks up to 2 TB even when BIOS has a 128 GiB limit.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
USB support
Its built-in USB driver can boot USB devices without BIOS USB boot support, using UHCI, OHCI, and EHCI.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at
Warranty
The software is provided as-is without express or implied warranty, and the authors disclaim liability for damages arising from its use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at

Plans and prices

Plop Boot Manager 5 Free Free for personal and commercial use · May not be sold · Provided as-is without warranty Read 7 Oct 2026 · plop.at

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free for personal and commercial use.
  • Boots USB devices without BIOS USB support.
  • Can boot optical media without BIOS support.
  • Supports up to 16 partitions.
  • Offers text and graphical interfaces.

Limits

  • May not be sold.
  • Settings cannot be saved when started from plpbt.bin.
  • Listed release dates to 2013-04-15.
  • Provided as-is without warranty.

Who it suits

Plop Boot Manager suits people who need to boot multiple operating systems or devices, including USB or optical media without BIOS boot support. Users who launch it from plpbt.bin should note that settings cannot be saved.

Verdict

Plop Boot Manager offers several boot sources, boot-manager integrations, and configuration options at no cost. Its listed release is dated 2013-04-15, and launching from plpbt.bin prevents saving settings.

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