I'm a total novice, some would call me a dummy ! I've been watching your vids for a while now and decided to have a go and upgrade my HP Laptop. Upgraded the RAM to 16Gb and now I'm attempting the HDD to SSD but I mistakenly bought the wrong size SSD and was unable to clone to it. I'm going to install it anyway so I will have to install a clean version of Windows. My question is do I have to make both of these usb sticks in order to boot my PC ? Your videos have given me the encouragement to do this stuff. I'm almost 60yrs of age and never had any training doing this so thanks Scott.
@robertcartier5088
3 ай бұрын
Tip: Instead of choosing to make a USB, I usually download the Windows ISO. That way I can use something like Rufus to make multiple keys without having to download it every time. 8GB thumb drives are cheap enough now, so I make more than one key because, as many of you, I am the designated tech guy in the family, and I find it useful to leave one of these Windows keys at each location where I might be expected to need it. That way, when they go, _"oh, as long as you're in the neighborhood, would you mind taking a look at my laptop... It hasn't booted in weeks!"_ , I'll be ready for them!
@yash1152
3 ай бұрын
glad someone else said this too. i didnt say as i have just created the iso images, but havent flashed them to a drive. didnt want to preach without practise.
@bikeny
7 ай бұрын
Good stuff. I am now a subscriber. I always like learning new things and these certainly are helpful. Thanks. Oh, one more thing: Thank you, thank you for not playing any music while you are talking to us. I find more and more YT hosts feel playing music during their narration is a good thing. It is not.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
I try to avoid music as mm much as possible. Sometimes.aybe during a "just watch" moment, but not while I'm talking 👍
@lokeekate
25 күн бұрын
I have a newer HP that blue screened months ago and I’ve had the thumb drives ready but I’m finally doing this (from another laptop) as I type. Fingers crossed 🤞 and ty! I’ve always been the tech gal in the fam so it’ll be a great tool
@bulcub
7 ай бұрын
been using hirens for almost 30 yrs and it has never DISSAPOINTED!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Agreed! 💪
@MichaelDomer
5 ай бұрын
I never liked Hirens, it feels like someone tossed everything in it just for the sake of it, a lot of these tools can be done by a single application instead, and a lot of apps are pretty outdated compared to more modern (free) applications that do exactly the same, and often more. Heck, why would I even need something like Total Commander, I believe the last time I tried it was in the early '90's. To be honest, as an IT guy since '87 I've always done fine with just a limited set of tools.
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 ай бұрын
@MichaelDomer Hirens has saved my client data more times than I care to count over the last 30+ years. It's not for everyone, but for some people, it is a lifesaver if they didn't know it exists
@Myokei
7 ай бұрын
Why not using Ventoy anymore? Like the previous video you make. (And put it all in one drive?)
@waynesharp1690
7 ай бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. I thought Ventoy was meant to be the best software to have.
@Myokei
7 ай бұрын
@@waynesharp1690 Yeah, i agree on ventoy
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@waynesharp1690 depends on the end user. Some people prefer separate drives, some prefer Ventoy. Some hate Ventoy because of the secure boot issues
@jeffp4946
7 ай бұрын
Lol this dude also has ventoy on one of the drive
@nomore1007
7 ай бұрын
Yumi now includes Ventoy!
@dtwistrewind7361
7 ай бұрын
I like to use NTFS, then he formats as exfat😂
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Either is fine, but ex-fat is also Linux and Mac compatible. I prefer NTFS myself
@scatmanb6021
7 ай бұрын
Can’t believe this video was posted today! I work at a small repair shop, and have been troubleshooting a device all day. Hiren’s Boot is exactly the kind of Swiss Army knife I’m looking for. I can’t thank you enough for sharing. Rock on man! 🤘
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! 💪
@makingpeopleangryforfun
7 ай бұрын
hirens boot cd has been around for ever youtube is for people who dont know how to find stuff themselves
@scatmanb6021
7 ай бұрын
@@makingpeopleangryforfunnice!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@makingpeopleangryforfun well, no. There is tons of advanced stuff on KZitem. My channel, however, is for novice users who don't know what they don't know. That's why I made this video. Thanks for your comment.
@juanroldan4379
7 ай бұрын
I'm not a certified A+ repair man. I'm just the guy everyone calls when their computers misbehave. I love having Hirens and Medi-cat. They are such great tools. Thank you very much.
@johnwesley256
5 ай бұрын
LOL me too. I have 3 USB drives I carry with me with my keys so I can fix almost any computer on the go. Snappy driver with some portable apps, Gandalf redstone (similar to Hirens), and an AIO installation of windows.
@AskYourComputerGuy
5 ай бұрын
@johnwesley256 I feel ya!
@MichaelDomer
5 ай бұрын
@@johnwesley256 > " I have 3 USB drives I carry with me with my keys so I can fix almost any computer on the go." Overkill.
@TheeUnpleasantPeasant
4 ай бұрын
factory reset, that will be $500 dollars please
@darlenesye1609
5 күн бұрын
@juanroldan4379 I used to dread being 'that guy (girl)'. And Everyone thought I could work magic. NOT. I just knew a little more than they did.
@Metalcrafter
7 ай бұрын
I had to manually insert the ISO into Rufus. Now, Rufus will not allow : Device, partition scheme, target system, file system, or cluster size manipulation after dragging the ISO in. All of the drop downs are grayed out and contain nothing. Now what? Win10 home; version22H2
@cminc1
5 ай бұрын
I have the same problem!!!
@GNFgeekstuff
7 ай бұрын
I just found your channel and subscribed as you might be able to teach me something I do not know, Im a self taught geek who helps fix peoples pc remotely or in person and you are not wrong about having bootable recovery USB drives.. I keep an updated version of Windows Media Creation with the latest version of Windows 10 and I have used Hiren's Boot CD and Knoppix, my goto is Win PE has a lot of recovery tools on and help me get that PC fixed. will be checking out your other videos keep them coming.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
👍💪❤️
@notbugs
7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for the update. I saw your old video and when i checked the Hirens page things did'nt match but i went back to your channel and found the update which was superhelpful. Cheers from Sweden!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
This might help! www.anyrecover.com/storage-device-tips/usb-access-denied/
@charliesretrocomputing
7 ай бұрын
I have both already, but thanks for the awesome video!! I actually just made those 2 USBs last week. :)
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! I had tons of comments about the "new" way that Hirens works now so I had to update the previous version of the video. Thx for your support 💪
@igyoshee
7 ай бұрын
I also know the hirens name as "Highrens" and was using this tool when it was version 8/9. Now i am using version 15.2 DVD and on a usb drive (GRUB/syslinux) Thank you for the video too. There was never a worry on my side for losing data as i use a 321 backup:3x backup 1 on a cloud, 1 on a local disk mounted and 1 on a local disk unmounted :-) And i use Total commander to sync two with a click
@yms7160
Ай бұрын
When i press alt+E and it just opens mail
@taji712
7 ай бұрын
I do subscribe to this channel, and he is a wonderful guy who helps people with his knowledge, and I appreciate it.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate that so much! 👍
@O-Friendly
3 ай бұрын
First: The steps for Windows 11 installation media is a little different. Second: I'm curious if you bought the Windows installation flash drive from a store. Is this Installation media flash drive necessary? Third: When creating the file in Rufus for (Windows 11) and you change to GPT, the Target System changes from BIOS or UEFI to, UEFI (non CSM) Fourth: Is this compatible with Laptop and Desktop?
@pcman222285
7 ай бұрын
Great video, and explanation. I was one of those hu got confused. All clear now.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
That's why I had to make the video. Thanks!
@user-DrJoe-Future
6 күн бұрын
I completed the first USB Drive successfully. On the second, I downloaded the ISO file, went to the USB Boot and clicked on that, I downloaded the Rufis file, then it all went to hell after that. I clicked on the downloaded Rufis program and the drive property screen came up, but had no Device Label and would not let me put one in, I selected the HDCB iso file, but some other options were missing, so I stopped after that. Could not complete installation. I also tried ALT-E in the process and that did not work. I'm not an expert on computers, they are just a tool for me, I don't understand half this stuff.
@CnCDune
7 ай бұрын
1:52 fairly certain you can spare yourself the effort of formatting the drive - the Media Creator will format it anyways. 6:42 only Rufus? No mention of/compatibility with Ventoy? I like Ventoy better because I can just chuck whatever ISOs I could/would ever use/need.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Did that on purpose. Gave me a chance to reiterate that the drive will be wiped (big complaint from the last video), but you're not wrong LOL. And yes, Rufus, only because that's the "new" way to download Hirens (based on my now-updated instructions from the last video. I agree Ventoy is better, and I made a separate video for that. This was just to correct the old video instructions 👍
@donproctor3445
6 ай бұрын
following your directions to the tee and none of those screens pop up. **** I was able to get the first USB disck to work and I loaded the rufus file and hiern file. When I launched rufus it doesn't have anything in the first box to select (ie the drive) Im stuck at this point
@heynowutube2
25 күн бұрын
You say to select the Hirens ISO file. What does this mean? You clicked it once, you double-clicked it, what? I have it in a folder on my desktop. I had the Rufus program on my USB stick and it is now open. Mine does not go into the Rufus program. I click on it and it want's to extract? Can't seem to get it to the Rufus program. You are not clear guy. Where do I download the Hiren's ISO file? To a computer folder? To the USB stick? Where do I download the Rufus? To the computer folder? To the stick? You are not clear and this is not working for me. So in my Device in Rufus, it is blank. You are not clear guy. Do something about this! You are leaving out major steps. What is wrong with this video? Is it me? I will try it and make my own user's manual. Smarty pants!
@GillWells-y1u
Ай бұрын
Looks like Rufus has a new update, 4.5 now. Running Windows 10 pro, still coming up with "this app unable to run on this PC, check publisher for previous versions". Trying to boot the Hirens flash drive. Thanks
@rickymartinez4950
7 ай бұрын
Are you planning to upload a video about "Medicat" specifically? I think you mentioned it in your previous video. I'm asking because there isn't a video about it yet. It could be a good idea for content if you're considering it.
@sorenz
25 күн бұрын
Now I have a USB with that Hiren's thing, but there are just some folders in there, with many links, but what can I use that for? What I saw in your Hirens, there were some troubleshooting links, like eg. diagnostic which is not what I have, but that's probably me who has something wrong, even though I followed your descriptions step by step.
@YacovIchao8903
29 күн бұрын
hi hello I have some questions Does the USB drive I use for this have to be empty? And how much storage do I need exactly? And is it possible to do all the software in one usb drive? I will appreciate your response
@7425park
4 ай бұрын
HELP! At 7:39...The Hirens does not appear in Boot selection. It remains "Disk or ISO image". The drop down list has several choices, but none for HBCD_PE_x64. And other boxes are not selectable?
@steveharville131
7 ай бұрын
When I start to create the Hirens USB following your exact instructions, a few seconds into it, I get a “failed access denied”. Tried a different (new) USB - same thing. Created a simple partition on the USB it was read/write capable - get same fail. Windows 10. Dell Precision 3141 SFF. Made the Win 10 boot USB with the creation tool OK. Anybody else having a problem making the Hirens bootable?
@thatguy7085
7 ай бұрын
I made these… forgot where I put them 😂😂😂
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
😂
@bobbriggs4287
9 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the update! I now have both drives.
@ernies8828
4 ай бұрын
I will use this when I am ready to go to Windows 11 Enterprise edition. That's the ONLY way I will upgrade 11 for obvious reasons.
@2024style
Ай бұрын
Do you save the HBCD_PE ISO on the external flash drive? Or only Rufus?
@rubberduckey5630
7 ай бұрын
I'd have to recommend Ventoy for creating my bookable media, even if it is just for Windows installers. Ventoy allows you to put as many bootable isos as you can fit on the drive as you want and select which one to boot from. That way if you decide to update the image you can just copy the current iso to the drive instead of recreating the entire drive. Also since you can add any bootable iso, why not just copy the iso for Hiren's Boot CD onto Ventoy as well and have it on one drive. I definitely recommend Medicat. If Hiren's was a swiss army knife, then Medicat is a digital combat. While it is by no means small (~20GB larger than Hiren's) the extensive collection of tools it offers at times multiple ways to accomplish the same task tackling it differently though. This allows each user the flexibility to choose the tool that matches their work flow best. If I had to choose one weapon to go into the trenches with it would be Medicat.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
I agree! x2 The LAST flash drive you will ever need! Ventoy FULL walk-thru and review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rn-KmatjfoJybII And a Medicat full walk-through is in the works!
@Kyouma.
2 ай бұрын
I consider to install Windows 10 to an external SSD because I want to transition to Linux but want to keep Windows for things I can't do with Linux. Is that fine?
@Monkofmagnesia
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. Also, thank you for the link for the "decent and inexpensive flash drives with good ratings." They were so cheap, I just ordered two packs (one for myself and one as a gift). I am one of the .9's in your 95.9K Subscribers now :)
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help you out 👍
@pangeskwela2796
4 ай бұрын
Where is this list
@jimmiedavis1693
25 күн бұрын
My boot selection does not have "use Rufus MBR with BIOS ID" What now?
@jimihendrix4376
7 ай бұрын
I thought just 1 created with Ventoy with Windows iso and Hirens iso was sufficient?
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
If you've got them on Ventoy, you're good. This was an update for people who wanted separate standalone discs, because the setup process is completely different now. You're good to go 👍
@jimihendrix4376
7 ай бұрын
Thank you I appreciate the reply, I was about to start all over again. 😲@@AskYourComputerGuy
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@jimihendrix4376 absolutely 👍
@stevenwestbrook4844
Ай бұрын
I’m assuming this has to be done now for this process to work properly ? Vs just downloading the Microsoft tool and doing it that way
@ronb7481
7 ай бұрын
Still wondering why it has to be on two separate sticks. It would be more economical and handy to use just one.
@CelestialDeathscythe
7 ай бұрын
It doesn't have to be. You can use ventoy. With ventoy u can create a flash drive that can hold all the necessary ISO files to use. When u plug the drive in to boot,u just pick the ISO file u want and it will load. Been using ventoy for yrs. Its fantastic.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@CelestialDeathscythe agreed! Ventoy is a great option as well The LAST flash drive you will ever need! Ventoy FULL walk-thru and review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rn-KmatjfoJybII
@CelestialDeathscythe
7 ай бұрын
Oh ok so u did it. I didn't realize it. KZitem just put this video in a compilation playlists and i had it on in the background. Keep up the good work. U earn a sub from me@@AskYourComputerGuy
@HellsingGhrey
7 ай бұрын
Thanks, bro! You might wanna add the Windows ISO file to that list. It's great for doing a system refresh. It's kinda like a reset, where it brings back the main programming, though keeps your files and apps. Usually a good fix for Defender issues.
@samueloriola6908
7 ай бұрын
Explain how do I create this
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
The video walks you through it, step by step 👍
@mikemells1642
7 ай бұрын
I think you should make a video comparing Hirens boot utility media vs Medicat boot utility media Also, show how both can be put on a single usb using Ventoy along with a windows 10 /11 boot image
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
It's already on the drawing board 👍
@robertcabral1366
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. 🤓🖒 This is a God send. I know some folks that had issues with their PC's, and this video helped fix the issues. Thanks and keep up the good work 🤓🖒
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated! 👍
@edwinsantini1042
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great vids and update! Question, a few months ago you did a video about Ventoy - is this a better than using hirens?
@AskYourComputerGuy
5 ай бұрын
It's not one or the other. Hirens is a great troubleshooting utility, Ventoy is a utility to store multiple ISO images on one drive. You can store Hirens, Windows installer, Linux, pretty much any ISO you can find *on* the Ventoy drive. Ventoy doesn't *do* anything by itself. Hope that explains it better 👍
@anders630
7 ай бұрын
Ultimate boot cd used to be the thing but I think its not been updated in almost 10 years.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Agreed
@ajimz8101
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate how Scott tries to respond to all the comments. The videos ain`t bad either😏. I followed your ventoy video since i found it before seeing this one.
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate the support 👍
@malinwj1167
7 ай бұрын
Seems like with the SSDs, when they die - they DIE. Not getting anything off them, Hirens or no Hirens
@antoniiocaluso1071
8 күн бұрын
ooohhh god, ooohhhggod,...HOW many times does a PC-guy NEED such great advice in one's long life?!!! ughhhh...again, for me! :-((( thanks...sorta 🙂 [ so...when ya gonna let that goatee grow looooong, like god intended? you'll look 20-years younger! :-))) [ dang, that Media Creation Tool download onto a USB is mighty-SLOW-goin' !! ]
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 күн бұрын
Mixed feelings on the goatee. Had it long once and didn't care for it. We'll see what the wife thinks 👍
@lucasterable
Ай бұрын
Do one for windows 11 because i The procedure is different that windows 10
@darlenesye1609
5 күн бұрын
Funny! Amazon has a background AI tool called Rufus. Scott, TY for making this video. ❤
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 күн бұрын
LOL didn't know that 👍
@ahmedhefnawy5134
7 ай бұрын
hello sir i have a small problem my pc is 64 bit and all was fine but recently somehow almost all programs and games have started to run as 32 bit .. is it something wrong with windows do i need to install a fresh one or is there a command to fix this ?
@ObsidianIII
3 ай бұрын
Love this channel. I just bought a banging PC, and it's my first. I've been reaching and learning about everything can. I've never done this, and I'm hoping this will be smooth to do.
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! 👍
@lamar9525
7 ай бұрын
Hi, great YT & thank you. Can you please do one with MediaCat? Please & thank you.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
It's on the drawing board 👍
@roberthopgood1894
Ай бұрын
why not use ventoy to put BOTH iso on ONE flash drive
@mikekunder2486
3 ай бұрын
I am following your instructions to the.T they suck
@KmanRulez
7 ай бұрын
I stumbled on Hirens from one of your videos. It is a great utility.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
It really is!
@leeuniverse
7 ай бұрын
Well that's irritating.... have to create TWO VERSIONS... one for Older systems and one for Windows 11. :(
@yash1152
3 ай бұрын
no, i'd think that MBR would work for win11 too. its prolly just that GPT wont for win10. _"irritating to create 2 versions"_
@asd67lkj
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha... 2 hrs too late,,LOL, I just finished making the two USB sticks from your earlier video, and also left a comment that rufus was now required... I had Rufus already. Thanks for the update. Your video from 3 months ago just appeared in my feed.
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
No worries!
@dabneyoffermein595
7 ай бұрын
so when creating the HIRENs you said you can choose MBR or GPT, you said use GPT for Windows 11. So might I surmise then that you are suggesting that we create two different HIRENS USB drives? One for WIN-10 as an MBR and one as a WIN-11 as a GPT? I simply did the MBR like you did on the video for the HIREN's USB Flash-Drive creation following your steps. DO I need to do a whole other Hiren's USB Flash-Drive creation using GPT? SO then in my bag-of-tricks I actually have two HIRENS flash-drives, or no?
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Windows 11 requires a GPT file system, hence using that option for the Windows 11 disc. Windows 10 can. Be either. So you could theoretically use just the Windows 11 disc for both systems. Regarding the Windows installer discs, you need one for each OS version in case you need to reinstall Windows, but the troubleshooting parts will work on either version. So IMO, it's best to make the W11 version of each, so you can get away with just two drives. Or use Ventoy and just load them all on one drive, use whichever one is necessary at the time: The LAST flash drive you will ever need! Ventoy FULL walk-thru and review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rn-KmatjfoJybII
@dayhuff
6 ай бұрын
Rufus install FAIL: When I try to copy Rufus 4.4.2103 to my 8 GB USB Drive, I get an Error message "Error: Access to the device is denied. Please advise.
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
Not sure why you're getting that error, but Rufus isn't to be copied to the flash drive, it's to be run on the local machine. Rufus creates the bootable flash drive. If you still have errors after running it from the main machine, possibly a bad flash drive
@_J.F_
7 ай бұрын
I am always learning new stuff from these videos. A quick question though. Am I right in thinking that if I do, say a monthly clone of my hard drive, and do regular backups of my important files to an external storage device, then I should never really have any need for the tools in this video? (I take for granted that I do not clone a faulty hard drive as that would of course be a bit of a show stopper).
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
With the exception of a faulty drive, yes...100%
@toddwillis1099
Ай бұрын
Hello, I am trying to make both disks but the following message comes up when I try, “The app you are trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-verified app.” Then it tells me to go to Get apps from Store or Change my app recommendation settings. Please tell me what I should do?
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Sounds like you have S-mode enabled. Can you verify that? kzitem.info/news/bejne/2o6CzpN7fX-Xoo4
@Alan-rt3se
Ай бұрын
I ran into a snag a few months ago when I tried to replace the SSD in my laptop computer which is an Acer Aspire that's about 2 years old. The computer came with Intel RST drivers. When I put a new blank SSD in the M.2 slot and tried to restore the original OS from an Acronis True Image backup, the new drive was not visible at all to the Acronis software. I then tried to install Windows from scratch, using a Windows boot drive like you described making, but it too could not find the new SSD. I eventually learned that I had to download the Intel RST drivers and then load them during the Windows setup process, and then I was able to install Windows on the new SSD. Does the Hirens boot drive have anything that would have made that drive visible in cases like this?
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Great question, don't know. Other than being able to get online and download them. I address the RST issue in my latest video, glad you figured it out! Wipe your hard drive and reinstall Windows CLEAN | remove all VIRUSES! Full walk thru kzitem.info/news/bejne/y4Rs4J2oZn-Qio4
@michaelbennett9127
2 ай бұрын
I really like your videos. I don't understand why you wouldn't include Hirens in your title to make it easy to find in the search. I found you eventually. I use Ventoy, and the latest versions of Hiren just crashes on boot. Blue sceen says rcraid.sys. I downloaded two versions with the same result - v1.0.8, beta. v1.0.2, the old version works fine. I don't get it.
@AskYourComputerGuy
2 ай бұрын
Anyone searching for Hirens on KZitem already knows what it is. This video is for novices that didn't even know it existed 👍
@Tricknologyinc
6 ай бұрын
Another video claimed HIRENS can be installed on a TWO GB Flash Drive! Have the requirements changed for storage capacity?
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
I think that’s probably accurate. Honestly I haven’t looked at the total file size lately. It could be that maybe they just wanted to make sure you had extra room to be able to copy personal files to it?
@katrinameckler2473
Ай бұрын
Hi. Question: My computer has a virus, and I want to try to save the photos from it. If I save photos to an external drive (usb) , won't the virus be saved to the usb as well??? I've asked this same question on a lot of sites, no answer yet 😕 I am a subscriber, for a while now. I was sent to your site by
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Possibly, yes. Likely, no. Unless you specifically transfer an infected file or photo, which is rather rare. Viruses don't usually attack personal files, with the exception being ransomware. I think you're probably OK 👍
@suntha
4 ай бұрын
After downloading Hirens Boot CD, and opening the downloaded file, the program did not take me to install Rufus screen as your instruction screen showed. What am I doing wrong?
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 ай бұрын
I will check. This is the updated version of the instructions, but they might have changed the process again. You can always Google Rufus download free if you can't wait
@DM-fz3ly
Ай бұрын
Great video! Please explain where a "windows recovery" drive fits in this set of tools. I have already created the windows recovery drive from my PC, do I still need the windows installation USB drive also?? or are they the same?
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
The recovery drive is the same as this, except it has all your existing drivers and pre-loaded software. I'd still create the Hirens, but you don't need the Windows installer now :)
@taji712
7 ай бұрын
On my 2nd drive there is Hiren's file 3.1GB and Rufus.exe application from here I am stuck
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
You don't put them on the flash. Copy them back to your main pc. Run Rufus, follow the directions and point it to the ISO on your PC. Rufus will "create" the flash drive using that ISO.
@9squares
6 ай бұрын
Now I am confused. Which method is better for a non tech, Ventoy (in your previous video) or Hirens in this video? It seems like you went from a Hirens preference, to Ventoy, then back to Hirens?
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
Great question! Ventoy is a good solution for those who want to just have one disc, and maybe want to experiment with different ISO images. Personally I use both, but i just prefer to keep a separate disc for each utility I need, to minimize failure points. Both are great, just depends on your specific needs 👍
@1BackUpPlan1
3 ай бұрын
You made a Ventoy video a few months ago which I really appreciated but I'm confused as to why this video is instructing us to make separate usb drives and not mentioning Ventoy
@AskYourComputerGuy
3 ай бұрын
Great question - some people prefer everything on one drive, in which case Ventoy is fantastic. My personal preference is to have multiple points of failure (for what I do all day), in which case having multiple drives makes more sense. Neither is better than the other, the most important part is what works best for you! Stay tuned for video response on Friday - great question :)
@Pidginb
6 ай бұрын
Does anyone know how to use these 2? I can't seem to find a video on how to get started. I'm having trouble with one of my laptops and want to use hiren's to see if I can recover a couple files. I haven't found a video that shows how to load both USBs. Lmk if there's any good video explanations.
I have found Rufus to be a bit complicated. Instead, I used balena Etcher to install the iso file to by USB drive.
@AskYourComputerGuy
5 ай бұрын
Haven't heard of it. Thanks for sharing 👍
@Lecker_Pizza
Ай бұрын
Is it possible to find my windows product key, if I am unable to get into windows? Would Hirens or windows media tool be better for this?
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Jellybean Keyfinder can find it, but if it's Windows 10/11, you don't need it. The license should be tied to the hardware 👍
@TheWeatherbuff
7 ай бұрын
Well, I only have about 500 old flash drives laying around the house LOL. Thanks for the tips. You are quite right... most people don't think about doing this until their computer croaks. Thank you!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@TheWeatherbuff
7 ай бұрын
@@AskYourComputerGuy And of course, I get a lot of looks when I tell people I use two Time Machine back up drives on all my Macs. With almost everything, I abide by the 3=2 and 2=1 and 1=0 equation.
@outermarker5801
7 ай бұрын
What's the difference between Media Creation Tool off the website and 'Create a Recovery Drive' within Windows itself? Thanks, great info.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
Great question! This may help: EVERY Windows user needs to do this NOW! kzitem.info/news/bejne/z6-QyWufkneUmIY
@outermarker5801
7 ай бұрын
@@AskYourComputerGuy Watched and learned I've been doing the right thing making recovery USBs. Think I'll also keep updated clone NVMEs as my first option in case of hw issues too. Thank you again, awesome channel!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@outermarker5801 excellent, and good job 👍
@Freethinker-vj4ut
6 ай бұрын
You are so close to 100k. I am so happy for you ❤. Old time subscriber 😊
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@deirdrebhandmade
7 ай бұрын
I’ve managed to create the media recovery disk for my windows 11 but the Hirens fails with an error of ISO image failed . Is there anything else I can use?
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
That might indicate the ISO didn't fully complete. Try downloading again
@sp1ke0kill3r
7 ай бұрын
why do I need two sticks when I can just use the windows ISOs and have win 10.11, Hiren's etc on one drive? What's the advantage?
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
You can certainly put them both on one drive using Ventoy (The LAST flash drive you will ever need! Ventoy FULL walk-thru and review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rn-KmatjfoJybII) Some people's have had issues with Ventoy and secure boot. I have both setups, but for client work, I have separate hgh speed flash drives because I'm usually working on multiple machines at once and it's just faster for me. Everyone has their own needs 👍
@colinz226
Ай бұрын
The Media Creation Tool is now separated from the tool used to install windows 11 onto an already running computer.
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean. I download and use it all the time for both Windows 10 and Windows 11
@cindycraig9152
Ай бұрын
I made these 2 usb up but could not work out how to boot up in my bios I have 6 different things 2 i no what they are but the rest say usb to my computer is new just having problems with me documents files closeing all the time on me
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Google "(brand) boot order key" and you should see plenty of results telling you which function key to hot st startup 👍
@barryjohnson2901
5 ай бұрын
I eventually created the two USB drives, but found the explanation a bit rushed and some of the steps were glossed over. Hope I never have to use them though.
@AskYourComputerGuy
5 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed 🙏
@nanticokeroads8966
2 ай бұрын
QQ Do I need a seperate boot disk for each laptop. I have two both using windows 10
@AskYourComputerGuy
2 ай бұрын
One flash drive for Hirens (universal), one drive for each version of Windows 👍
@leprogamingcallofduty1911
3 ай бұрын
Hello now 1 or 2 years ago my laptop tuned off while reseting it and now im stuck on a with the automatic repair but it dosent say like other tun off and go to windows 10 it says windows recovery envirnoment what should i do
@AskYourComputerGuy
3 ай бұрын
Sorry for that! Start here: How to fix ANY Windows problem with the built-in repair tool kzitem.info/news/bejne/ymOHrqiAgHOJmn4
@toddwillis1099
Ай бұрын
Hi, when I try to go into the download windows media creation tool window 11 it directs me to the Microsoft store or change my app recommendation settings. What do I do here?
@AskYourComputerGuy
Ай бұрын
Sounds like you have S-mode enabled. Can you verify?
@txawjkosmoua9035
6 ай бұрын
Does anyone know if I could use an external hard drive instead of two USBs for creating these two boot drives?
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately no. Each process wipes the target drive. But you could theoretically partition that drive into two drives. Each partition would be wiped in the process, but not the whole drive
@kurtkxf2202
2 ай бұрын
If the drive is encrypted with Bitlocker do you get the option to enter your 48 digit key in using Hirens or windows repair disk?
@AskYourComputerGuy
2 ай бұрын
Negative. Both disks will show the drive as encrypted and prevent you from accessing it
@HanZie82
5 ай бұрын
Im confused now does this preced that single USB stick Ventoy thing?
@AskYourComputerGuy
5 ай бұрын
Personal preference. Some people prefer all their software on one drive. I prefer multiple drives myself, but Ventoy is amazing, especially to just throw an ISO image on it and experiment 👍
@pineappleroad
4 ай бұрын
I recently discovered that Dell computers seem to have RAID enabled by default even on single drive systems (which causes the SSD to not be detected by the windows installer)
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 ай бұрын
I was not aware of that
@rudraid4
6 ай бұрын
Rufus is different for me, I did the target system (BIOS or UEFI), now I click GPT - "Target System" changes to "UEFI (non CSM)" ... The only way to keep the Target System to BIOS or UEFI is to choose MBR
@Max_Maximus_69
6 ай бұрын
Do I need to do this for every windows 10 computer I have? Does that make a difference?
@AskYourComputerGuy
6 ай бұрын
Nope, one Windows installer per OS 👍
@goldkeys1
6 ай бұрын
couldn't get create usb1 to work. seemed to download okay but during verification got "there was a problem running this tool" at 53% done. error 0x80070003 0xA001B. rec'd 3 different times using different usb3 32gb drives in different 3 ports. help
@renfentain5318
6 ай бұрын
Hello, I’ve tried this usb boot drive method with a Lenovo S145-15iwl,but i’ve noticed it only shows up whenever i take out the internal HDD,but when turning on with the HDD it’s stuck on the manufacturer’s loading screen(Lenovo my case) for 30mins to 1 hour before shutting down. Could this be a hard drive failure? Is data recoverable with the use of utility tools from Hiren/Medicat? Also Can Medicat be added as an iso file like Hiren into Ventoy/Easy2Boot? I’d love to see videos that focus on Medicat and Easy2Boot in the future.
@Robert-sl7jo
7 ай бұрын
I'll have to watch this video again because I'm lost watching it once. I'm not a computer whiz. I'm getting a new Dell XPS 8960 Windows 11 PC in a couple of weeks and I got 3 SanDisk 32 GB flash drives as per your previous video for recovery drives and a system repair image on Amazon. After getting those two things done, my next adjustment will be to make Windows 11 look like Windows 7 as much as possible. I did the same with Windows 10 and it's a mix of both. I didn't like those squares on Windows 10's startup image, and I certainly don't like that large Windows 11 menu in the middle of the screen or that blue colored toilet paper image in the background.
@feliciamoore2024
7 ай бұрын
I dont remember my BitLocker key and itwill not let me get past it and I want to factory restore my laptop how can i do that or do you have a work around
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
One last option, call Microsoft. I've heard that even if you don't have a key on file, it you have a valid account, they can give you a temp code to get you back in. After that, factory restore
@baumanmarketinggaming
2 ай бұрын
Hmm... This is now newer version of Rufus 4.5.2180 and under Boot selection it doesn't give me the option for selection HBCD_PE_x64.iso. The lines are: Non bootable Disk or ISO image (Please select) MS-DOS Free DOS Syslinux 4.07 Syslinux 6.04 ReactOS Grub 2.12 Grub4DOS 0.4.6a UEFI:NTFS So which of these?
@AskYourComputerGuy
2 ай бұрын
Interesting. I just did this yesterday and I had the large FAT option. You can use NTFS but it won't be compatible with other OS's (like Linux or Mac OS)
@baumanmarketinggaming
2 ай бұрын
@@AskYourComputerGuy My bad, I did something wrong, but everything worked fine after I did it right! The only thing is that in newer version of Rufus there is 'Enable runtime UEFI media validation' instead of 'Use Rufus MBR with BIOS ID', but I didn't select that option! Don't know if I should have
@ElementalITcc
7 ай бұрын
better option: easy2boot - put all the OS installer ISO's as well as the toolkit ISO's on one drive and allow Easy to boot to multiboot everything. Bonus, get macrium reflect free PE on the drive as well, and clone / image drives as well. A 2tb M.2 drive in a usb enclosure makes a very fast and reliable USB toolkit drive with tons of space.
@bryanaustin8362
4 ай бұрын
Get ublock origin and you won't have to warn your viewers about the ads.
@AskYourComputerGuy
4 ай бұрын
Why would I recommend a product that would take money out of own pocket? 🤷♂️
@JasonWestaway
7 ай бұрын
Hey there Scott! Thanks for the 2024 update. Always enjoy your content. A quick question, so must it be 2 USB drives? As I have Ventoy on mine. Is that not the way to go anymore? Thanks.
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
No you're good if you already have them downloaded on Ventoy 👍
@JasonWestaway
7 ай бұрын
@@AskYourComputerGuy Phew, thanks, yes I do 👍 Thanks for the confirmation!
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
@JasonWestaway you bet 👍
@Mareka6969
7 ай бұрын
why two usb drives? why not put all the ISO files on one Ventoy drive?
@AskYourComputerGuy
7 ай бұрын
You can absolutely do that: The LAST flash drive you will ever need! Ventoy FULL walk-thru and review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/rn-KmatjfoJybII For some people, creating a Ventoy disc is too difficult or overkill. I like everyone to have options 👍
@whoisitnow
3 ай бұрын
When I made a Hiren drive, it doesn't seem that everything copied over. Some of the folders are just empty shortcuts. Any ideas why this happened? I used a 16 GB drive, so space wasn't the issue.
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