Modern computers are built to last, and you'll rarely encounter a problem that renders your computer useless. While hardware problems require a certain level of skill to troubleshoot, most software problems can be handled with tools you can keep on a rescue USB.
Why should USB SystemRescue be handy?
Being able to repair your own PC is a valuable skill that every avid PC user should have. SystemRescue makes this easier because you can create a USB SystemRescue once and take it with you to access or repair the system when needed. Having a recovery USB can be handy, but reinstalling the operating system is not always an option.
In addition to PC rescue, there are several other reasons why you might want to have a rescue USB handy. It allows you to use administrative tools and other IT tools that you don't necessarily use every day, and build first-hand knowledge of how your computer works.
Since most of these toolkits, including SystemRescue, are Linux-based, using a rescue USB also gives you the opportunity to learn about Linux at the same time if you don't already know. Most knowledge about computers, especially Linux, comes from trying to solve problems on your own and experimenting with new operating systems or programs every chance you get.
How to create USB SystemRescue
The process to create USB SystemRescue is very simple. You just need to download the latest version of SystemRescue, download Rufus, get a USB with at least 8GB of storage capacity and create yourself a bootable SystemRescue USB in a short time. This process is exactly the same as creating a bootable USB from ISO.
If you're using Linux, SystemRescue offers its own SystemRescue USB Writer, which works on most, if not all, Linux distributions. Here's how you can quickly create a USB if you're using Windows:
- Download and install Rufus.
- In section Boot selectionclick the button SELECT to select the SystemRescue ISO file.
- In section Partition schemeplease choose MBR from the drop-down list.
- In section Target systemplease choose BIOS or UEFI.
- Next, check out the field Volume labelthis field will read RESCUEXXXX. Marks X represents the version number of the ISO file you downloaded.
- Put File system wall FAT32. You can leave it installed Cluster size at default value.
- Click the button Start to create a boot drive.

From this point on, you can freely boot your PC using the newly created bootable drive. You can get started right away; Your PC will not crash while running SystemRescue. You can boot into the toolkit to try out the tools, see what works, or install your own tools or scripts.
Alternatives to SystemRescue
SystemRescue is a free tool that has everything you need to get your PC back up and running. However, if you want to use another tool, try Clonezilla-SysRescCD, Rescatux or GParted Live. All of them are Linux-based bootable system rescue tools that can rescue both Windows and Linux systems.
PCs don't break often, but it's a hassle when they do, and having a rescue USB handy can save you a lot of time and effort getting your hardware back online.