| Feature | Windows Version | Bootable ISO Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows XP/7/8/10/11 | None (Runs from BIOS) | | Drive Locking | Windows locks the system drive (C:) | No locks—full access to all drives | | Repair Speed | Slower (background processes interfere) | Maximum speed (dedicated CPU resources) | | Surface Scanning | Reads via drivers | Reads via direct BIOS/ATA commands | | Best For | External/USB drives | System drive (C:) or primary storage |
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