Active@ LiveCD

Active@ LiveCD, developed by LSoft Technologies Inc., is a robust utility designed to cater to a variety of system maintenance and data recovery needs. The latest release, version 24.0.14.1, incorporates multiple features that can recover lost data, reset Windows passwords, perform system backups, and securely erase data. Its wide-ranging compatibility with diverse file systems including Linux Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, BtrFS, F2FS, ReiserFS, Microsoft FAT/exFAT, NTFS, Apple HFS+, IBM JFS, and Unix UFS, XFS, ZFS makes it remarkably versatile.

The program, available as a 629.8 MB download, supports Windows 10, and 11 and can be run using older versions such as 8, 8.0, and 7. Known under aliases like Active LiveCD, this Shareware-licensed software falls into the System Utilities category and specifically under CD/DVD Software. Users can conveniently create bootable disks using the BootDiskCreator.exe file, ensuring seamless operation for their data recovery and system repair tasks.

Active@ LiveCD also supports a broad array of storage devices, including SATA, eSATA, HDD, SSD, IDE, SCSI, RAID, LUN, USB, and various media cards such as SanDisk, MMC, CompactFlash, and MemoryStick. Ideal for operating system backup/restore and repair/recovery operations from Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, and Unix environments, this program offers comprehensive support without being limited to specific platforms.

Pros:

• Versatility with numerous file systems and storage formats.
• Capability to recover lost data and reset Windows passwords effectively.
• Useful for making complete system backups and securely erasing data.

Cons:

• Larger download size (629.8 MB) could be a concern for users with slower connections.
• The Shareware license may necessitate a purchase for full feature access after an initial trial period.

Active@ LiveCD's broad feature set and cross-platform support make it a notable contender in the System Utilities segment, specifically among CD/DVD Software solutions.

You may want to check out more software, such as Active Query Builder.NET Edition, Active@ UNDELETE Enterprise or Active@ Data Studio, which might be related to Active@ LiveCD.