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UBCD4Win

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Purpose
UBCD4Win is a bootable recovery CD for repairing, restoring, or diagnosing computer problems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Based on
UBCD4Win is based on Bart's PE, described as a Windows XP pre-install environment that boots from CD.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Boot media utility
Version history says version 3.13 added the UBCD4Win2USB utility.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Build process
The project requires users to build the CD, and the site says copyright requirements make the process more involved than a simple ISO download.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Customization
The site documents appearance and multiboot customizations, including changing the GeoShell style and adding programs to Quick Launch.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Distribution
The site permits users to share copies with friends but says selling UBCD4Win for profit is not acceptable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Help
The site says it provides detailed instructions and a forum for help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Included capabilities
The site says it includes network support and tools for modifying NTFS volumes, recovering deleted files, creating NTFS volumes, and scanning hard drives for viruses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Included tools
Version 3.50 history lists tools and additions including MalwareBytes AntiMalware, Easeus Partition Master, and driver support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Intended use
The site describes UBCD4Win as a recovery CD, not a replacement operating system.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Licensing
The site says almost all included software is freeware, some tools are free for personal use, and a few paid tools are licensed to UBCD4Win.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org
Project history
The site says the UBCDWindows group was created on April 2, 2004, and the website launched on April 20, 2004.Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org

Plans and prices

UBCD4Win Free Bootable recovery CD · Requires a Windows XP source CD to build · Some included utilities have separate license terms Read 11 Oct 2026 · ubcd4win.org

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