Redo Rescue (formerly Redo Backup and Recovery) is a powerful and user-friendly backup and disaster recovery solution that provides a simple, easy-to-use interface that anyone can navigate.
Whether you’re using Linux or Windows, Redo Rescue supports bare-metal restores, meaning you can fully recover your system even if your hard drive fails or gets corrupted within minutes.
With Redo Rescue, all your files, settings, and system configurations will be restored to the exact state they were in when the most recent backup was taken.
The software runs as a live ISO image, built on Debian, and provides a graphical interface for ease of use, which is open source and completely free for both personal and commercial use.
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Features of Redo Rescue
Here are some key features that make Redo Rescue an excellent backup and recovery tool:
- No Installation Required – It runs directly from a bootable USB or CD – no need to install any software on your system.
- Fast Boot Time – The system boots in just seconds and automatically detects your hardware. The ISO is lightweight (approximately 500MB) and can be freely downloaded and used without license keys.
- User-Friendly Interface – The intuitive graphical interface makes backup and recovery simple, even for non-technical users. The environment is based on Debian, allowing users to run additional tools while performing a backup.
- Cross-Platform Support – It works seamlessly with both Linux and Windows, allowing users to back up and restore systems across different operating environments.
- Network Drive Detection – The software automatically detects shared drives and network storage devices, making it easy to store backups on remote locations.
- Data Recovery Tool – Lost or accidentally deleted important files? It includes a file recovery tool to help retrieve deleted files from damaged or formatted drives.
- Internet Access – Need to download drivers or troubleshoot your system online? It includes a built-in web browser so you can access the internet even if your main operating system is unusable.
- Drive Partitioning & Management – It includes graphical tools to manage and resize disk partitions, making it a complete system recovery toolkit.
How to Use Redo Rescue for Backup & Recovery
First, download the latest Redo Rescue ISO file from its official sourceforge repository.
Once you have downloaded the ISO file, create a bootable USB drive or burn it to a CD/DVD.
Once you have a bootable ISO image, insert the bootable USB or CD/DVD into the target computer, restart the computer, and enter the boot menu by pressing the appropriate key (F8, F12, Esc, or Del depending on your system).
Once you boot up the system with the USB or Live CD, a lightweight operating system will load into memory, launching Redo Rescue. You can then choose whether to backup your system or restore it from a previously saved image.
For example, here I’m backing up my Ubuntu 24.04 system.
Redo Rescue – Create a Backup of Linux System
To create a backup of your system, click “Redo Rescue” from the welcome screen.
Select “Backup” to create a full system backup.
Choose the source drive (the drive you want to back up).
Select the partitions you want to include (leave all selected if unsure).
Choose the backup destination (local drive, external USB, or network storage).
Enter a unique backup name (e.g., backup-20250317).
Click Next and wait for the backup to complete.
Redo Rescue – Restore Your System
To restore a backup, boot into Redo Rescue and select “Restore” from the menu.
Choose the backup image from your selected storage location.
Select the destination drive where you want to restore the system.
Click Next and wait for the restore process to finish.
Once done, restart your computer and remove the bootable USB or CD/DVD.
Additional Features & Tools
Redo Rescue also comes with a few extra tools:
- File Recovery – Restore accidentally deleted files.
- Partition Editor – Resize, create, and manage partitions.
- Web Browser – Access the internet even if your system is down.
Conclusion
Redo Rescue is an efficient, free, and easy-to-use backup solution that ensures your data is safe and recoverable. Whether you’re an advanced Linux user or a Windows beginner, Redo Rescue makes system recovery seamless.
