How to Use Hiren Bootable USB for Data Recovery and Password Reset in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome back, everyone! Today, I will be sharing how to use the Hiren Bootable USB for data recovery and resetting Windows passwords. Many people commented asking for a detailed explanation on how to use the Hiren Bootable USB.

If you’re not familiar with the Hiren Bootable USB, it is a multi-boot CD or USB image that performs various diagnostic functions on almost any operating system. It can help with issues like hard drive failure, virus infection, password recovery, data recovery, and other operations on your PC.

To create a Hiren Bootable USB, you can either use Ventoy, or you can create it using the Rufus website. Here are the steps to create it using Rufus:

Download Rufus

• • Open any browser and navigate to the Rufus website.
  • Scroll down and click on Rufus 4.3.exe to download it.
  • Once downloaded, open the file and click Yes to run it.

Prepare Your USB Drive

• • Rufus will automatically detect any connected USB drive. Ensure your pen drive is connected and selected from the dropdown menu.
  • For the boot selection, download the ISO of Hiren from the provided link (hbcdp x64.iso).
  • Once downloaded, click on Select in Rufus, navigate to the downloaded ISO, and open it.
  • You can change the volume label if desired, then click Start. A warning message will appear indicating all data on the pen drive will be wiped out.
  • Ensure you have backed up any important data, then click OK.

Using the Hiren Bootable USB

• • To reset a forgotten Windows password, plug the Hiren Bootable USB into the computer.
  • Press and hold the Shift key, click on the power icon, and then select Restart while holding Shift.
  • Once the advanced options screen appears, select Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, and UEFI Firmware Settings to restart into BIOS.
  • In BIOS, change the boot priority order to boot from the USB device.
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  • The Hiren Bootable USB will load, which may take some time.

Resetting Windows Password

• • Inside the Hiren Bootable USB interface, click on the Windows icon, then All Programs.
  • Navigate to Security, then Password, and select Windows Login Unlocker.
  • Select the user account you need to reset, click Reset Unlock, and wait for the process to complete.
  • Restart your computer normally, and you should be able to log in without a password.

Recovering Data

• • If your Windows is crashed and you can’t access your drive, boot from the Hiren Bootable USB again.
  • On the Hiren desktop, click on This PC to access your drives and copy the required data to an external device.
  • For deleted data recovery, go to the Windows icon, All Programs, Hard Disk Tools, and Data Recovery.
  • Choose a data recovery software like Recuva, follow the prompts to download and install it, and select the file types and locations to scan for recovery.

Conclusion

Using a Hiren Bootable USB is an effective method for troubleshooting various PC issues, including data recovery and password reset. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily create a Hiren Bootable USB using Rufus and navigate through the process to recover lost data or reset forgotten Windows passwords.

Whether you are dealing with a system crash, virus infection, or forgotten passwords, the Hiren Bootable USB provides a versatile toolset to address these challenges. We hope you found this tutorial helpful. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more informative videos. Bye!