HDHACKER

HDHacker is a lightweight program designed to view, save, and restore the Master Boot Record (MBR) from a physical drive, the Boot Sector from a logical drive, or any other sector from the disk. It caters to users with some basic background in this type of software.

Key Features:

• Select logical or physical drive


• Save sector to file (DAT format)


• Copy sector details to Clipboard


• Write sector to disk


• Low CPU and memory usage


• Quick response time


• Portable edition available

Interface and Usability:

The tool features a standard window layout where users can easily choose the drive to operate on and select the desired sector. However, it lacks options like minimizing to the system tray or staying on top of other windows. The GUI could also benefit from visual improvements.

Performance:

HDHacker operates efficiently with minimal impact on CPU and system memory. It displays sector information quickly and does not lead to system interruptions such as crashes or error dialogs, ensuring a smooth user experience.

Suitability:

This software is ideal for users looking to create backups of MBR and Boot Sectors or for setting up a new Windows system. Its lightweight nature and portable edition make it a convenient tool for various use cases.