Recovery Linux

Introduction

RecoverLinux is a tool for Windows that will create a bootable USB drive that can boot FreeDos and Linux. The USB drive can still be used for files, and is useful as an emergency recovery tool. Check the Official Home Page for the most up to date information.

Download

  • RecoveryLinux.zip (2502kb) - A zip file which contains the neccesary tools to create a bootable FreeDos+Linux USB drive.

    Help

    How to create the bootable USB disk

  • Insert the USB disk, and ensure there is nothing on there you need (all data on the USB disk will be wiped)
  • Run Install.bat
  • Select which drive the USB disk is on (be careful not to select a hard drive)

    How to run the USB disk

  • Insert the USB disk
  • Restart the computer,
  • (Only need to do this step if the disk doesnt boot) On start up go to bios setup to enable the USB disk as bootable
  • If you choose to run Linux just press space through the questions and load Linux

    License

    Recovery Linux uses code from:
  • FreeDos
  • A-Linux
    It also uses the HP USB tool to format USB drives.
    It is released under the GPL.