BootIt Bare Metal
BootIt Bare Metal manages disk partitions, operating-system booting, and partition or drive imaging on Windows and Linux systems.
What BootIt Bare Metal is
BootIt Bare Metal manages disk partitions, operating-system booting, and partition or drive imaging on Windows and Linux systems. It supports MBR, EMBR, and GPT partitioning, with tools to create, move, copy, delete, undelete, and resize partitions. Non-destructive resizing is listed for FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, and Linux Ext2/3/4. Its boot manager can start systems from partitions on up to 16 hard drives, including Linux, MS-DOS, and OS/2, while user IDs and passwords provide boot security controls. The package includes the full Image for DOS for creating and restoring images, with compatibility across TeraByte’s Image for Windows, Image for Linux, and Image for DOS products. The paid version adds an enhanced deployment suite with TBScript automation. BootIt Collection costs $39.95 once, covers up to five household systems for one non-business license, and includes a free 30-day trial.
Good
- Supports MBR, EMBR, and GPT partitioning
- Non-destructive resizing across seven filesystems
- Boots partitions on up to 16 drives
- Includes Image for DOS
- 30-day trial available
Watch out
- No free plan
- Sales are final with no refunds
- Some automation requires the paid version
Who it suits
It is aimed at computer users, enthusiasts, and professionals who need partition, boot, and imaging operations. The listed compatibility includes x64 and 64-bit Windows systems.
Verdict
BootIt Bare Metal brings partition editing, multi-system boot management, and imaging into one bootable environment. Its trial provides a way to review the workflow before the one-time purchase.
Plans and prices
From BootIt Bare Metal's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| BootIt Collection | $39.95, paid once | BootIt Collection; one non-business license covers up to five household systems · $39.95 each for 1–14 licenses; volume pricing listed for larger quantities |
The facts
Each one read from BootIt Bare Metal's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Boot management
- The boot manager can boot partitions on up to 16 hard drives and supports Linux, MS-DOS, OS/2, and other operating systems.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Boot security
- Users can customize and secure the computer with user IDs and passwords.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Disk imaging
- The product includes the full version of Image for DOS for creating and restoring partition or disk images.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File systems
- Non-destructive resizing is listed for FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, and Linux Ext2/3/4 partitions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Imaging integrations
- Image for DOS image files are compatible with TeraByte’s Image for Windows, Image for Linux, and Image for DOS products.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the software as serving computer users, enthusiasts, and professionals.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Partitioning
- It supports MBR, EMBR, and GPT partitioning, and can create, move, copy, delete, undelete, and resize partitions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BootIt Bare Metal manages partitions, installs and boots multiple operating systems, and backs up or restores partitions and drives.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Sales terms
- The product page says all sales are final and no refunds are available.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- The paid version includes an enhanced TeraByte OS Deployment Tool Suite Professional with the TBScript engine for automating partition and image operations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support resources include a user guide, knowledge base, tutorials, change log, email support, and sponsored user forums.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1992checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Hardware and OS support
- The product lists direct PATA/SATA (AHCI) drive support and compatibility with x64 and 64-bit Windows operating systems.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- TeraByte offers a free 30-day trial of BootIt Collection.checked 7 Oct 2026
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