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Redo Rescue

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What it is

Redo Rescue is free, open-source backup and recovery software for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It makes image backups and supports bare-metal recovery, including restoring a system to a blank new drive. Users can also preserve a target drive's layout and restore data to different parts of it. The live environment is based on 64-bit Debian and comes as an ISO to write to CD or USB and boot from. Version 3.0 works with real and virtual machines, supports UEFI Secure Boot, and can restore backups created with version 1.0. Password-protected remote access and a VNC server allow another person to assist with recovery. Detailed logs and error reporting are available, and the maker describes the interface as point-and-click. The release is under GNU GPLv3; the maker says its code can be audited, modified, and copied at no cost. Redo Rescue supports computer and server backup, but not mobile backup. The maker provides instructions for creating boot media on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The plan costs nothing.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Redo Rescue provides bare-metal backup and restore to recover systems from damage, malware, deletion, hackers, mistakes, and other problems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Supported platforms
Linux,Windows,macOSRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · redorescue.com
Backup compatibility
Version 3.0 can restore backups created with version 1.0.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Backup scope
imageRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Bare-metal recovery
It can restore a system to a blank new drive.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Boot media
The live system is based on 64-bit Debian and its ISO can be written to CD or USB.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Computer backup
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Ease of use
The maker describes its interface as a simple point-and-click interface for beginners and pros.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Logs and errors
The product provides accessible detailed logs and improved error handling and reporting.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Machine support
Version 3.0 works with real and virtual machines.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Mobile backup
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Open source
The maker says the code can be audited, modified, and copied at no cost, and identifies the release as GNU GPLv3.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Ransomware protection
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Remote assistance
Password-protected remote access and a VNC server let others assist with recovery.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Restore modes
mixedRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Secure Boot
Version 3.0 supports UEFI Secure Boot.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Selective restore
It can preserve the drive layout and restore data to different parts of a target drive.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com
Server backup
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Usage instructions
The maker provides instructions for creating boot media on Windows, Mac, and Linux, then booting from the disc or USB.Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com

Plans and prices

Redo Rescue Free Free and open source · ISO image written to CD or USB Read 2 Oct 2026 · redorescue.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Restores systems to blank new drives.
  • Bootable ISO can be written to CD or USB.
  • Version 3.0 supports UEFI Secure Boot.
  • Can restore backups created with version 1.0.
  • GNU GPLv3 release can be audited and modified.

Limits

  • Mobile backup is not supported.
  • Recovery requires booting from CD or USB media.
  • Version compatibility specifically lists backups from version 1.0.

Who it suits

Redo Rescue suits people who need bootable system backup and recovery for Linux, Windows, or macOS computers and servers. Its remote assistance options may help when another person needs to support recovery.

Verdict

Redo Rescue offers free image backup and bootable recovery, including bare-metal restores and remote assistance. It is limited to computer and server backup, with no mobile backup support.

Where Specifiction places it

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