Welcome
MBRWizard, originally designed to help solve common Master Boot Record (MBR) issues, has grown into much more than a simple MBR utility. Most computer users don't realize that the MBR contains one of the most vital pieces of data on the disk, the partition layout. If the MBR gets corrupted or wiped, all data on the disk will cease to exist... including your pictures, financial information, reports, and all of the other important data on your disk.
MBRWizard helps protect, manage, and recover the Master Boot Record on your internal, usb, flash, and other disks, keeping your data safe by maintaining the vital information required to boot your computer and access the data on the drives. Read below to find out more what MBRWizard can do for you!
May 1, 2012 - Announcing: MBRWizard 4.0 available for download!
Come check out the new graphical (GUI) version of MBRWizard, designed to further simplify MBR management. You will also find an updated freeware command line (CLI) version of MBRWizard, with a streamlined parameter list and improved functionality.
Visit the New MBRWizard Site for details.
Malware
Soon after the intial release of MBRWizard, we were bombarded with requests to repair the MBR and other disk corruption due to boot sector viruses and other malware. Fortunately, MBRWizard was prepared to take on this task, and has been called upon countless times to solve these, as well as many other Master Boot Record problems!
Disk Imaging
In addition to repairing corrupt Master Boot Records, MBRWizard is also frequently utilized to repair problems caused by disk imaging products such as Symantec Ghost or Acronis Backup & Recovery. However, due to the improved functionality and flexibility of MBRWizard, it has also become a popular utility for creating bootable Windows 7 and Windows 8 USB flash drives.
Dual Boot
Last but not least, MBRWizard provides functionality to help solve most issues caused by experimenting with Linux or dual boot scenarios, as well as providing assistance with repairing MBR partition entries after recovering a disk image or virus strike.
Disaster Recovery
Hopefully you found us before disaster strikes, in which case MBRWizard can help you safeguard your system and hard drive configuration by capturing a backup of the MBR before problems arise. However, if you reached us due to current problems with your system, make sure you check our Examples and Common Problems pages to assist in identifying any problems and possible solutions.
Feature Overview
The following is a quick overview of the functionality offered by MBRWizard. Make sure you check out the Reference page for detailed examples on using specific features.
| MBR Operations | Partition Operations | Additional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save or Backup MBR | Delete Partitions | Securely wipe disk | |
| Restore MBR from backup | Hide/Unhide Partitions | Boot Menu: Select bootable partition | |
| Wipe MBR | Set Bootable/Active Partition | Read/write a persistent Status byte | |
| Fix or repair corrupt MBR | Change Partition Type | Create ini file with disk and MBR info | |
| Create a new MBR | Shutdown/Reboot the machine | ||
| Create/update the disk signature | |||
| Sort partition table | |||
| Save/Copy/Restore Sectors | |||
| Delete existing MBR |
Take a look around. You can check out commonly sought after functionality offered by MBRWizard on the Support page, grab the software for testing under Downloads, or follow the additional links in the Support section to learn more about the Master Boot Record or troubleshoot specific problems. Regardless of the problem you are trying to solve, MBRWizard is here to help.