When a server stops booting, you need a rescue disk that already works
A server shows a black screen, or a message like bootmgr is missing, and Windows never loads. Reinstalling is the last thing you want to do on a machine other people depend on. Lazesoft Windows Recovery Server Edition is a bootable rescue environment built for this situation. You start the machine from a CD or USB disk and repair Windows from the outside.
Quick facts
- Version: 5.3
- Edition: Server Edition, with a Business License for commercial use
- Price: US$79.49
- Platforms: Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7, plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2003
- Boot media: CD or USB disk, built on a Windows PE environment
- Guarantee: 30-day money-back
Key features
Boot a dead server from a USB disk or CD
You build the recovery disk on a working Windows PC. Then you boot the broken machine from it, even when the installed Windows can't start. The disk builder supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. Lazesoft says the WinPE-based builder improves Windows 11 boot media compatibility.
Fix boot failures in one click, with undo
The One-Click Windows Boot Repair looks for common boot problems, damaged boot files and EFI System Partition boot files. Most repairs are one click, and you can undo them if you don't like the result. The problems it targets include a missing bootmgr or NTLDR, a corrupted BCD, a disk read error, a black screen and BSOD boot failures. It can also recover a master boot record damaged by a boot virus and repair the system partition boot sector. You can edit boot.ini or BCD directly.
Repair system files with SFC and DISM from a simple interface
Version 5.3 adds One-Click SFC Repair, which scans an offline or installed Windows for corrupted or missing system files. It also adds One-Click DISM Check & Repair, which checks the component store and system image.
Edit and recover a broken registry offline
You can view and change the settings of any Windows registry while the system is offline. The tool can automatically restore a corrupted registry to a previous normal state. After recovery you can undo the registry recovery operation.
Copy your files off before you touch anything
The Lazesoft File Manager copies files from the computer to another local disk or partition when Windows can't start. The program can also back up and restore the entire system disk, and the MBR and partition information.
Bring back a deleted partition
Undelete Partition recovers a partition after accidental deletion or partition table damage. You can preview the files before saving them. It supports FAT and NTFS partitions.
Who it's for
This edition suits system administrators and IT staff who look after Windows Servers, and advanced users who maintain both server and non-server machines. The Server Edition is the one that adds support for the server versions of Windows. Home and Professional editions cover Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7 only. The Server Edition carries a Business License, so it is licensed for commercial, academic or government use.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers server versions from 2003 up to 2025 in a single tool.
- Most fixes are one click, and they can be undone.
- Includes offline registry editing and file copying, so you can rescue data before repairing.
- Bootable USB or CD means no dependence on the damaged install.
- Comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Cons
- It only runs from a boot disk, so you need a second working Windows computer to build it.
- You need a CD drive and a recordable CD, or a USB disk.
- Partition undelete works with FAT and NTFS only.
- It costs more than the Professional edition, whose main difference is that it doesn't support server versions of Windows.
FAQs
Do I need a CD drive?
You can create either a bootable CD or a bootable USB disk. A CD needs a CD drive and a recordable CD. A USB disk doesn't.
Can I undo a repair?
Yes. Most fix operations are one click and can be undone if you aren't happy with the result. Registry recovery also offers an undo option.
Does it work on non-server computers?
Yes. It is meant for maintaining and repairing both server and non-server computers, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and 7.
Is there a free version?
Lazesoft offers a free Home Edition for non-commercial use. It doesn't support Windows Server, and business use requires a Business License.
What does it fix besides boot problems?
It also handles corrupted system files through SFC and DISM, damaged registry hives, a deleted partition, and files you need to copy off a system that won't start.
System requirements
- Supported systems: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 and Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003
- A working Windows computer to build the boot disk
- A CD drive and recordable CD, or a USB disk