: If you have a corrupted image or lost data, you can use the DiskGenius data recovery guide to scan image files for recoverable files.
Once you've created a bootable media, you can use it to start your computer and access the DiskGenius interface. Here's a step-by-step guide: diskgenius iso
: Right-click the partition or disk you want to back up. Choose Image Function : Select Backup Disk to Image File . : If you have a corrupted image or
| Feature | DiskGenius ISO | Hiren’s Boot CD (PE) | GParted (Linux) | EaseUS Data Recovery Bootable | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (Deep RAW scan) | Good (Uses Recuva/Piriform) | None (Partition only) | Excellent | | Partition Management | Excellent (Full features) | Limited (Needs third-party) | Excellent (Linux native) | Poor | | User Interface | GUI (Windows-like) | GUI (Windows 11 PE) | GUI (Linux) | GUI | | Paid vs Free | Freemium (Recovery limited) | Free | Free | Freemium | | Boot Speed | Fast | Medium | Fast | Slow | Choose Image Function : Select Backup Disk to Image File
| Scenario | Standard Windows Version | DiskGenius ISO Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Useless (Can't install software) | ✅ Works perfectly | | Recovering C: Drive | Risky (OS writes logs to the drive you are trying to save) | ✅ Safe (Drive is offline/unmounted) | | Virus/Malware Infection | Software may be blocked or corrupted | ✅ Clean environment (No virus can run) | | Bad Sectors | High risk of freezing during scan | ✅ Low-level access with fewer interruptions |
Unlike the standard Windows version, which requires a functioning operating system to run, the DiskGenius ISO is based on a lightweight, pre-installed environment (often WinPE or Linux-based). When you boot from this ISO, you load a mini-OS that runs entirely from your RAM.
One of the most common use cases for DiskGenius ISO is data recovery. Here's a step-by-step guide: