Hiren Boot Cd 115 Iso May 2026

Write-up: Hiren’s BootCD 15.2 (Addressing the "115" Version)

Note on Versioning: Before proceeding with the write-up, it is important to clarify the version number. The standard, final release of the classic Hiren’s BootCD is version 15.2. There is no official "115." The number "115" typically appears in search queries due to typos (adding an extra '1') or confusion with the file size (approx. 593MB) or specific re-packaging by third-party forums.

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Booting

• Insert USB/DVD, restart machine.
• Enter boot menu (usually F12, F11, Esc, F9 depending on vendor) or set boot order in BIOS/UEFI.
• If UEFI Secure Boot is enabled it may block unsigned images; disable Secure Boot or enable Compatibility/Legacy mode if needed.

: Early versions of the CD were controversial because they bundled commercial software alongside freeware. Starting with Version 11.0 Write-up: Hiren’s BootCD 15

• Use the included password reset utility: select Windows volume, choose user account, clear or reset password, reboot. Note: encrypted volumes (BitLocker) require keys; resetting will not bypass encryption.