ntboot /bootmgr C:

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: Depending on what the archive contains, it might be used for:

: It allows for the direct booting of compressed Windows images (.wim) and virtual drives (.vhd), which is essential for creating "Live" Windows environments on USB drives. Integration with Grub4Dos : Recent versions of Grub4Dos for UEFI

: Editing the BCD (Boot Configuration Data) to include custom tools or Linux distributions alongside Windows. Technical Handling

: IT professionals use it to launch WinPE recovery environments to repair broken Windows installations or back up data from unbootable drives.

While NTBOOT is generally safe, you must respect its power.