Differences between Hiren's BootCD versions

[Seizure1990]

I work in a computer repair shop, and we use Hiren's to break passwords on customer's computers. Their are Hiren CDs all over the place of various versions, and although I would think that latest is better, sometimes newer CDs won't have the right drivers to boot, and older ones will. And certain versions don't even have the password breaker, while older ones do, which is even stranger.

I have to admit, the entire place is really messy, and when I say CDs everywhere, I mean that literally. And most of them aren't in any cases, and our work benches are made of some raw wood product, so they are also terribly scratched up. So I'm not even sure if this is due to the versioning, or because our CDs are bad. I was thinking I might download a copy, and keep some CDs in a separate case at work for my use only, but I wanted to make sure that I get a version, or set of versions, that would cover all the drivers I'll need to boot off computers ranging from ancient WinBook laptops to the latest dell gaming rigs, and be able to clear passwords.

Does anybody know about this?

[P!P]

As of version 11, Hirens removed all illegal software. He's replaced some of the programs with comparable freeware. Some people have made custom ISOs with some of the programs included in the older versions with the updated programs included in 11.0+. So either stick to pre-11 or made or find a custom version of 11.0+.

[Seizure1990]

hm, but even 10.5 didn't have it, if I remember correctly... Also, password breakers are legal so long as it is done by the owner or with their consent. Were the breakers it used commercial software?

Also, that still wouldn't explain why some newer versions can't even boot, as opposed to their older counterparts.

[P!P]

hm, but even 10.5 didn't have it, if I remember correctly... Also, password breakers are legal so long as it is done by the owner or with their consent. Were the breakers it used commercial software?

Also, that still wouldn't explain why some newer versions can't even boot, as opposed to their older counterparts.

Password removal tools aren't illegal but the ones Hirens used weren't free.

I have no idea why newer versions aren't booting. I use Hirens all the time and haven't trouble with booting. Some newer PCs have problems with specific tools on Hirens like MHDD or memtest. In that case, I just put in a standalone disc and it works.

[Seizure1990]

Then I guess I am going to have to assume it is because of the horrible disc condition. Thanks for the info.

[Midnight Mick]

v9.9 is the kiddy. ;)

[Seizure1990]

the kiddy?

[Midnight Mick]

Sorry, slang use.

I mean the one that I have found the most stable/useful.

[Seizure1990]

thanks for the recommendation, I will burn that one too!