MBR Repair & Backup Tools: 11 Best We Tested in 2025

MBRFix is a command-line utility that can back up, restore, and repair the MBR. It also has additional features like partition tasks similar to Windows DiskPart.

How to Use MBRFix:

1. Use the command savembr {filename} to back up the MBR.
2. Use restorembr {filename} to restore it.

Pros:

• Offers a command-line interface for advanced repair tasks.
• Additional partition management features.

Cons:

• Command-line only, no GUI.

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9. MBRUtil

MBRUtil is a straightforward utility for saving and restoring the MBR. It’s useful for basic MBR backup tasks and offers support for saving and restoring the first 62 sectors of a hard drive.

How to Use MBRUtil:

1. Use MBRUtil /S={filename} to save the MBR.
2. Use MBRUtil /R={filename} to restore the MBR.

Pros:

• Simple and easy to use.
• Good for basic MBR tasks.

Cons:

• Limited functionality compared to other tools.

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10. MBR Backup

MBR Backup is a lightweight and simple tool for backing up and restoring the MBR. It shows the MBR in hexadecimal and offers easy backup and restore options.

How to Backup and Restore MBR Using MBR Backup:

1. Open MBR Backup and select the drive.
2. Click Save to back up the MBR or Restore to restore it.

Pros:

• Simple and straightforward interface.
• No complex configurations required.

Cons:

• Lacks advanced features.

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11. MBR Scan

MBR Scan is a handy tool for viewing and backing up the MBR. While it can’t restore the MBR, it makes for a great security tool to check for issues in the boot sector.

How to Use MBR Scan:

1. Open MBR Scan and press Scan to view available drives.
2. Use the Dump button to save the MBR.

Pros:

• Easy-to-understand interface.
• Great for security checks.

Cons:

• Can’t restore MBR directly.

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Special Note: It’s well worth mentioning that one of our favorite bootable Live Windows and repair CD’s is loaded with a number of Master Boot Record tools in both its DOS and Live Windows sections. Hiren’s Boot CD has over 20 tools including BootICE, HDHacker, MBRWizard, MbrFix and the MBR Tool from this list. It’s well worth a look if you want to have a set of tools ready to go in the event your computer corrupts its MBR unexpectedly.