Active@ LiveCD 25.1.0

Active@ LiveCD - recovery toolset on bootable CD/USB

Download for Windows

About Active@ LiveCD

Active@ LiveCD combines a number of powerful tools that let you recover lost data, reset Windows passwords, make computer system backups and securely erase data.

Active@ LiveCD features & utilities:

  • Ability to start non-bootable PC for the data access and recovery
  • Boots up any machine from a portable media: CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc or USB flash disk
  • All boot modes supported: legacy BIOS and the latest UEFI secure boot
  • Desktop configuration can be customized & saved to USB, then restored for next sessions
  • Virus detection and infected systems repair, anti-virus scanner included
  • R/W access to: NTFS, FAT/exFAT, Ext2/Ext3/Ext4, BtrFS, F2FS, ReiserFS, HFS+, JFS, UFS, XFS, ZFS
  • Ability to recover deleted, damaged or re-formatted volumes & undelete files being lost
  • Ability to back up volumes & local disks and to restore them back in case of system crash
  • Ability to erase all data on volumes securely, 24 international erasing standards supported
  • Ability to inspect data on a low-level, view & edit raw disk's sectors in hexadecimal editor
  • Ability to reset local user passwords and user account attributes for Windows OS family
  • Software Manager: Downloads & Installs extra RPM packages from web repositories
  • System Tools: Expert Partitioner manages any types of disks, volumes, RAIDs, networking
  • File managers: Dolphin & Krusader let you browse, search, copy/move files & folders
  • Desktop: Control Panel configures User Accounts, Networking, Workspace, Display,...
  • Okular Document Viewer previews PDF, EPS, DjVu, FB2, eBook, CHM and other documents
  • Advanced Text Editor previews/edits files stored in many text formats, colouring supported
  • Security: Encrypted with TrueCrypt volumes and files can be attached and managed
  • Console terminals: Konsole Terminal, Super User Mode Terminal, XTerm, Telnet
  • Support tools: Ark Archiver, Calculator, Screen Capture, Info Centre, Clipboard Manage

Technical details

PublisherLSoft Technologies Inc
Version25.1.0
Release date2025-06-19
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeinno
Architecturex86
Package IDLSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install Active@ LiveCD from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=LSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=LSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=LSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"ActiveLiveCD.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Frequently asked questions

Is Active@ LiveCD free?

Active@ LiveCD is proprietary software from LSoft Technologies Inc. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Active@ LiveCD?

The latest version is 25.1.0, released on Jun 19, 2025.

Is it safe to download Active@ LiveCD?

The download button links to the official installer published on livecd.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 4606010dd9df3995e7d4bc74e7ff3da87b35d8618413355e3f979c56ff7e4f05.

Which Windows versions does Active@ LiveCD support?

Active@ LiveCD runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.

How do I install Active@ LiveCD silently?

Run the offline installer with "ActiveLiveCD.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=LSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Active@ LiveCD?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Active@ LiveCD and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=LSoftTechnologies.ActiveLiveCD -e.