OSForensics USB Flash Boot Drive

Simply plug and play to run OSForensics directly from the flash drive. The software requires no software installation, license registration, or configuration to run. This means OSForensics Bootable can move freely between computers with operating systems without issues!

Why is it useful?
It may be preferable to boot from a USB drive rather than the machine's hard drive, since you can boot into a known clean environment, avoiding the execution of malware and rootkits. It can also be useful if the operating system is corrupted and no longer boots, or if you need to image the machine's hard drive without altering the data on the primary disk.

Why can't I buy a prebuilt bootable flash drive directly from PassMark?
PassMark used to sell prebuilt OSForensics bootable USB flash drives as an OSF product, although this required the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) license with each flash drive. In 2012, Microsoft removed the WinPE license and, as such, we have been unable to continue distributing the prebuilt product. As such, we further developed OSForensics to include a WinPE builder, a simplified guide for setting up the Windows preinstallation environment.

How do I build the OSForensics bootable flash drive?
We have developed a step-by-step guide to create your own OSF bootable flash drive. If you have any problems with this process, consult the related forum posts on the issue or email us, as we will be happy to troubleshoot the problem for you.

How long does it take to boot?
Typically, it takes 1 to 2 minutes to boot from the USB drive.

Does it contain the full functionality of OSForensics?
Yes, the boot edition contains all the features available in the OSForensics professional edition, as seen in the comparison table

Do I need to boot from the USB drive to use OSForensics?
No, OSForensics can be run directly from the USB drive after connecting it to a computer with a compatible version of Windows. The OSForensics installer is also available on the USB drive and can be run to install a local copy of OSForensics on the system.

Updates
Updates for the OSForensics bootable USB flash drive are available here. They are distributed as a full image file that is copied to the USB drive; instructions are included in the download.