Catalog

Operating systems, rescue media, and disk tools.

Curated from the BootForge catalog repo — official sources first, with useful recovery tasks and clear licensing notes.

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Windows 11

Microsoft

Official Microsoft Windows 11 download page. BootForge does not mirror Windows images.

Windows Beginner Popular

Windows 10

Microsoft

Official Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 ISO and installation media page. Windows 10 no longer receives free security updates after October 14, 2025.

Windows Beginner Popular

Ubuntu

Canonical

The most widely used desktop Linux distribution, with a polished GNOME desktop and long-term support releases.

Linux Beginner Popular

Arch Linux

Arch Linux Project

Rolling-release Linux distribution for users who want a minimal, manually configured system.

Linux Advanced Popular

Debian

Debian Project

Stable, community-driven Linux distribution and the base for many derivatives, suitable for servers, desktops, and minimal installs.

Linux Intermediate Popular

Linux Mint

Linux Mint Project

Beginner-friendly Linux desktop distribution; the flagship edition ships the Cinnamon desktop, with MATE and Xfce editions also available.

Linux Beginner Popular

Fedora Workstation

Fedora Project

Modern Fedora desktop distribution with fast-moving packages and strong developer tooling.

Linux Intermediate Popular

MX Linux

MX Linux Team

Debian-based desktop Linux distribution with lightweight editions and MX tools for live USB and system maintenance workflows.

Linux Beginner Popular

Kali Linux

Offensive Security

Security testing Linux distribution with live and installer images for authorized auditing and forensics workflows.

Security Advanced Popular

Kubuntu

Kubuntu Team

Official Ubuntu flavour with the KDE Plasma desktop, combining the Ubuntu base with a highly customizable interface.

Linux Beginner

Manjaro Linux

Manjaro GmbH & Co. KG

Arch-based desktop Linux distribution with graphical installers and curated rolling-release updates.

Linux Beginner

Pop!_OS

System76

System76 desktop Linux distribution with COSMIC desktop and separate images for common GPU setups.

Linux Beginner Popular

Bazzite

Universal Blue

Gaming-focused atomic (image-based) Linux built on Fedora, with Steam, emulators, and GPU drivers preconfigured for desktops, handhelds, and home-theater PCs.

Linux Beginner

Ubuntu Budgie

Ubuntu Budgie Team

Official Ubuntu flavour with the Budgie desktop, offering a modern, elegant, and easy-to-use interface on the Ubuntu base.

Linux Beginner

Ventoy

Ventoy Project

Utility for creating a multi-boot USB drive that can boot ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI files.

Utility Intermediate

Xubuntu

Xubuntu Team

Official Ubuntu flavour with the lightweight Xfce desktop, aimed at older or lower-powered hardware.

Linux Beginner

Zorin OS

Zorin Group

Beginner-friendly Linux desktop distribution designed to ease migration from Windows and macOS.

Linux Beginner

openSUSE Leap

openSUSE Project

Stable, enterprise-grade Linux distribution sharing a common core with SUSE Linux Enterprise, well suited to servers and reliable desktops.

Linux Intermediate

EndeavourOS

EndeavourOS Team

Arch-based Linux distribution with a friendly installer and terminal-centered defaults for users who want a close-to-Arch desktop.

Linux Intermediate

CachyOS

CachyOS Team

Arch-based Linux distribution focused on performance-tuned packages, desktop use, and gaming-friendly defaults.

Linux Intermediate

elementary OS

elementary, Inc.

Ubuntu LTS-based desktop distribution with the Pantheon desktop and a curated app experience.

Linux Beginner

Lubuntu

Lubuntu Team

Official Ubuntu flavour with the lightweight LXQt desktop, focused on a fast and resource-friendly experience.

Linux Beginner

CentOS Stream

CentOS Project

Continuously delivered Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, aimed at servers and enterprise development.

Linux Intermediate

Ubuntu LTS-based KDE distribution that pairs a stable base with the latest released KDE Plasma software.

Linux Intermediate

AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Community-governed enterprise Linux distribution for data centers, hosting, and RHEL-compatible systems.

Linux Intermediate

Memtest86+

Memtest86+ Project

Open-source standalone memory tester for diagnosing RAM and stability problems.

Memory Intermediate

NixOS

NixOS Foundation

Declarative Linux distribution focused on reproducible system configuration and rollback-friendly workflows.

Linux Advanced

Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux Developers

Arch-based desktop Linux distribution with gaming-focused editions, Btrfs snapshots, and performance-oriented defaults.

Linux Intermediate

GParted Live

GParted Project

Bootable partition editor for resizing, moving, copying, and repairing disk partitions.

Disk Intermediate

Rocky Linux

Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation

Enterprise-focused Linux distribution for servers, homelabs, and RHEL-compatible production workflows.

Linux Intermediate

Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE Team

Official Ubuntu flavour with the traditional MATE desktop, offering a classic and familiar layout.

Linux Beginner

Ubuntu Studio

Ubuntu Studio Team

Official Ubuntu flavour for audio, video, graphics, and content creation, preloaded with a curated multimedia toolkit on a low-latency KDE Plasma desktop.

Linux Intermediate

Enterprise Linux distribution binary-compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, offering the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel and long-term support.

Linux Intermediate

Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux Development Team

Small, security-oriented Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox, useful for servers and compact systems.

Linux Advanced

Clonezilla Live

Clonezilla Project

Disk imaging and cloning live system for backup, restore, and deployment workflows.

Disk Intermediate

deepin

Deepin Technology Community

Desktop Linux distribution featuring the Deepin Desktop Environment and multilingual installation media.

Linux Beginner

openSUSE Tumbleweed

openSUSE Project

Rolling-release openSUSE distribution with YaST administration tools and thoroughly tested package snapshots.

Linux Intermediate

Tails

The Tor Project

Privacy-focused live operating system designed to run from USB and route Internet traffic through Tor.

Security Intermediate

Fedora Silverblue

Fedora Project

Atomic, image-based variant of Fedora with a GNOME desktop. The base system is immutable and updated as a whole, with apps installed via Flatpak and containers.

Linux Intermediate

Bluefin

Universal Blue

Cloud-native developer workstation built on Fedora Atomic with a GNOME desktop. Batteries-included image with container tooling, designed for reliability and easy rollback.

Linux Intermediate

Proxmox VE

Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

Open-source Debian-based virtualization platform that combines KVM virtual machines and LXC containers with a web management interface. Popular for homelabs and servers.

Linux Advanced

Nobara

Nobara Project

Fedora-derived desktop distribution with gaming, streaming, and creator-focused modifications and driver options.

Linux Intermediate

Parrot OS

Parrot Security

Debian-based security and privacy distribution with Home and Security editions for daily use, auditing, and forensics.

Security Advanced

SystemRescue

SystemRescue Project

Linux-based rescue system with disk, filesystem, and recovery tools.

Rescue Intermediate

TUXEDO OS

TUXEDO Computers

Ubuntu-based desktop with a curated KDE Plasma experience, maintained by TUXEDO Computers for their Linux hardware but usable on any PC.

Linux Beginner

Artix Linux

Artix Linux Team

Arch-based rolling distribution that avoids systemd and offers OpenRC, runit, s6, and dinit installation media.

Linux Advanced

Gentoo

Gentoo Foundation

Source-based Linux distribution for users who want fine-grained control over system build options and package configuration.

Linux Advanced

Hiren's BootCD PE

Hiren's BootCD PE Project

Windows PE-based rescue environment with recovery, diagnostics, and repair utilities for modern UEFI hardware.

Rescue Beginner

Fedora Kinoite

Fedora Project

Atomic, image-based variant of Fedora with a KDE Plasma desktop. The base system is immutable and updated as a whole, with apps installed via Flatpak and containers.

Linux Intermediate

TrueNAS

iXsystems

Open-source Debian-based storage operating system for building a network-attached storage (NAS) server with ZFS, shares, apps, and virtualization, managed from a web UI.

Linux Intermediate

openEuler

openEuler Community

Open-source enterprise Linux distribution with long-term support, designed for servers, cloud, and diverse computing architectures.

Linux Intermediate

Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux Team

Small live Linux family designed to run from removable media and load quickly on older or constrained hardware.

Linux Intermediate

Void Linux

Void Linux Maintainers

Independent rolling Linux distribution using runit and the XBPS package manager, with base and Xfce live images.

Linux Advanced

OPNsense

Deciso B.V.

Open-source FreeBSD-based firewall and routing platform with a web interface, VPNs, traffic shaping, and intrusion detection. Popular for homelab and small-business gateways.

Utility Advanced

Grml

Grml Project

Debian-based live system aimed at system administrators and rescue work, with a large set of command-line tools and the zsh shell. No graphical desktop by default.

Rescue Advanced

Devuan

Devuan Project

Debian-derived GNU/Linux distribution focused on init freedom and non-systemd installation options.

Linux Intermediate

Linux Lite

Linux Lite Team

Ubuntu LTS-based beginner-friendly desktop distribution aimed at users moving from Windows and older PCs.

Linux Beginner

Mageia

Mageia.Org

Community Linux distribution descended from Mandriva, offering classic installer and live desktop ISO options.

Linux Intermediate

PassMark MemTest86

PassMark Software

Standalone UEFI memory diagnostic with graphical interface, reporting, Secure Boot support, and free and commercial editions.

Memory Beginner

Qubes OS

The Qubes OS Project

Security-focused desktop operating system that uses Xen virtualization to isolate work into separate compartments.

Security Advanced

Solus

Solus Project

Independent desktop Linux distribution with curated rolling updates and Budgie, GNOME, Plasma, and Xfce editions.

Linux Beginner

antiX

antiX Linux Team

Lightweight Debian-based live Linux distribution designed for older hardware and flexible live USB workflows.

Linux Intermediate

Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS Team

Lightweight Debian and Devuan-based desktop distribution focused on a minimal, flexible user experience.

Linux Beginner

Rescuezilla

Rescuezilla Team

User-friendly bootable disk imaging and recovery environment compatible with Clonezilla backups.

Disk Beginner

Slackware

Slackware Linux Project

Long-running independent Linux distribution with a traditional Unix-like installation and administration style.

Linux Advanced

SteamOS

Valve Corporation

Valve's Arch-based, immutable Linux distribution that powers the Steam Deck. SteamOS 3 boots straight into Steam's gaming Big Picture interface with a full KDE Plasma desktop available, using an A/B read-only root for atomic updates. The official download is a recovery image used to reinstall or re-image a Steam Deck.

Linux Intermediate

Archcraft

Archcraft Project

Minimal Arch-based desktop distribution with preconfigured window-manager environments and signed ISO releases.

Linux Intermediate

Pardus

Pardus Project

Debian-based Linux distribution offering XFCE, GNOME, and Server editions with a focus on stability.

Linux Beginner

SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux Team

Debian-based lightweight distribution offering stable and semi-rolling desktop images in several editions.

Linux Intermediate

LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) is the Mint desktop built directly on Debian Stable instead of Ubuntu. It ships the Cinnamon desktop with Mint's full toolset (Update Manager, Software Manager, Timeshift) and serves as Mint's insurance edition, ensuring the Mint experience can continue if Ubuntu ever disappears. LMDE 7 is codenamed 'Gigi'.

Linux Beginner

Bodhi Linux

Bodhi Linux Team

Lightweight Ubuntu-based desktop distribution built around the Moksha desktop for older or lower-resource PCs.

Linux Beginner

CAINE

CAINE Development Team

Forensic live environment designed to preserve evidence, analyze systems, and control write access carefully.

Security Advanced

FreeDOS

The FreeDOS Project

Bootable DOS-compatible utility environment for legacy diagnostics, firmware flashing, and classic tools.

Utility Advanced

PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS Project

Independent rolling-release desktop Linux distribution with multiple desktop editions and live ISO media.

Linux Intermediate

Q4OS

Q4OS Team

Debian-based lightweight desktop distribution offering Trinity and Plasma editions for older and everyday PCs.

Linux Beginner

AnduinOS

Anduin Xue

Ubuntu-based GNOME distribution styled to look and behave like Windows 11, aimed at users migrating from Windows. AnduinOS keeps a near-stock GNOME core (with custom theming/layout) on top of Ubuntu, uses Flatpak for graphical apps, and offers a familiar taskbar, start menu and window controls.

Linux Beginner

Standalone rescue disk for boot-time malware scanning, disinfection, and Windows unlocking workflows.

Security Beginner

Linuxfx

Linuxfx Software

Ubuntu-based desktop distribution with a Windows-like interface and optional commercial features.

Linux Beginner

OpenMandriva Lx

OpenMandriva Association

Community Linux distribution descended from Mandriva, built with a Clang-focused toolchain and live desktop media.

Linux Intermediate

Parted Magic

Parted Magic LLC

Bootable disk management environment for partitioning, cloning, recovery, and secure erase workflows.

Disk Intermediate

Batocera.linux

Batocera.linux Team

Plug-and-play retro-gaming Linux distribution that turns a PC, single-board computer or handheld into an emulation console. Boots straight into EmulationStation with hundreds of emulators preconfigured; runs from USB/SD without touching the internal drive.

Linux Beginner

BlackArch Linux

BlackArch Linux

An Arch Linux-based penetration-testing distribution carrying 2850+ security tools, usable as a live ISO, installable system, or as an unofficial repository layered on top of an existing Arch install. Offered as a huge full ISO, a slim ISO, and a small netinstall image.

Security Advanced

BigLinux

BigLinux Project

Brazilian Manjaro-based desktop distribution with live media, multiple kernel choices, and beginner-friendly tooling.

Linux Beginner

Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux Project

Manjaro-based lightweight rolling desktop distribution using a preconfigured Openbox environment.

Linux Intermediate

ShredOS

ShredOS Project

Small bootable disk erasure environment that starts nwipe for secure drive wiping and sanitization workflows.

Utility Beginner

Tiny Core Linux

Tiny Core Linux Team

Extremely small modular Linux system for experienced users who want a minimal live environment or custom appliance base.

Linux Advanced

Aurora

Universal Blue

Atomic, immutable KDE Plasma developer desktop built on Fedora Kinoite by Universal Blue. Sibling of Bluefin, it ships a curated, batteries-included Plasma experience with container-native tooling (Distrobox, Homebrew) and image-based bootc updates that roll back cleanly. ISOs are generated through a hardware/GPU picker on the download page rather than a fixed file.

Linux Intermediate

Super Grub2 Disk

Super Grub Disk Team (Adrian Gibanel Lopez / btactic)

Tiny GRUB-based rescue ISO that boots operating systems even when the bootloader is broken or missing. It auto-detects installed OSes and lets you boot Linux kernels, Windows, ISOs and EFI files, then reinstall GRUB once you are back in.

Rescue Intermediate

RetroPie

RetroPie Project

Raspberry Pi-first retro-gaming stack built on Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian) that combines EmulationStation, RetroArch and many standalone emulators. Distributed as prebuilt SD card images for the Pi and also installable on top of an existing system.

Linux Beginner

Rescatux

Super Grub Disk Team (Adrian Gibanel Lopez)

Debian-based rescue live ISO built around Rescapp, a friendly wizard that walks you through common repairs: reinstalling GRUB/UEFI, fixing boot problems, resetting or clearing Linux and Windows passwords, file-system checks and partition-table repair.

Rescue Beginner

Lakka

Lakka / LibreELEC community

Lightweight Linux distribution built on LibreELEC that turns a computer or single-board device into a full RetroArch retro-gaming console. Boots straight into the RetroArch XMB interface with libretro emulator cores; flashed from a gzipped disk image.

Linux Beginner

Boot-Repair-Disk

Yann MRN (yannubuntu)

A rescue live ISO whose sole purpose is to repair access to operating systems. It auto-runs the Boot-Repair tool on startup, which can fix most GRUB/UEFI boot problems with a single 'Recommended repair' click.

Rescue Beginner

Finnix

Ryan Finnie

Compact text-only utility live system for administrators who need a quick root shell and rescue tools.

Rescue Advanced

SpinRite

Gibson Research Corporation

Commercial mass-storage maintenance and recovery utility that creates FreeDOS boot media and requires BIOS-compatible boot support.

Utility Intermediate