O&O BlueCon 8 optimized for Hyper-V, Tablet PCs and Netbooks

System repair, locating errors and correcting them, restoring lost data, resetting passwords, deleting data permanently and managing local user accounts O&O BlueCon 8 is the standard commercial tool for the rescue of computer systems. Based on the current Windows PE, it enables users to deploy various programs designed to restore unbootable systems.

Berlin, April 19, 2011 – System repair, locating errors and correcting them, restoring lost data, resetting passwords, deleting data permanently and managing local user accounts – O&O BlueCon 8 is the standard commercial tool for the rescue of computer systems. Based on the current Windows PE, it enables users to deploy various programs designed to restore unbootable systems.

O&O BlueCon starts all programs directly from a bootable medium and thus avoids data being lost when new data is written to the PC, which can happen for example during a new installation. The seamless integration of all components into one package means O&O BlueCon saves the user the tedious process of compiling various programs. By supporting Hyper-V, O&O BlueCon 8 can also be used in virtual environments.

New and revised features

Professional Data Recovery: O&O Disk Recovery 7

The new O&O DiskRecovery 7 searches and reconstructs data lost through mistaken deletion of software defect. O&O DiskRecovery scans every sector of the hard disk, memory card or USB-Stick for lost files.

Start straight from the boot medium

O&O BlueCon and all the integrated programs start directly from CD or USB stick – no installation is necessary. All the tools in O&O BlueCon are familiar to users thanks to the Windows-like user interface, so the learning curve is very short. The boot medium in O&O BlueCon is optimized for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2.

Easy integration of Drivers: O&O DriverLoader

A special highlight is the integrated O&O DriverLoader that automatically detects all system components and loads the appropriate driver. If a driver for a specific hardware device is missing, the user can integrate this with just a few clicks into the current system so that he has full access to this device.

Simple disk management: O&O PartitionManager 3

With O&O PartitionManager users can create, delete, extend or shrink partitions and change the size of the system partition, as well as arranging files on the disk to save space.

Solutions to daily problems with the tools in O&O BlueCon

• Driver problems and service issues: O&O DeviceManager
• Error detection: O&O EventViewer and O&O CheckDisk
• Combat Windows errors: O&O RegEditor
• Resetting passwords: O&O UserManager
• Secure deletion of data volumes: O&O SafeErase
• Restoring accidentally deleted data: O&O DiskRecovery
• Partitioning hard disks: O&O PartitionManager
• Backing up and restoring data: O&O DiskImage
• Locating and removing data: O&O FileExplorer
• Downloading additional tools: Integrated web browser

Different Editions

O&O BlueCon is available in two editions: Admin and Tech Editions. These two versions differ in their functionality and their license to use the software.

The Admin Edition (is person-bound, i.e. it is licensed per administrator and can be applied to all computers in the company. The Admin Edition Plus of O&O BlueCon includes O&O DiskImage for backing up and restoring data.

The Tech Edition allows the user to provide a data recovery service to clients. It is licensed per technician, i.e. it allows a technician to work on any number of different computers. The Tech Edition Plus of O&O BlueCon includes O&O DiskImage for backing up and restoring data.

O&O Business Suite

For just a very small monthly fee, small and medium-sized businesses can buy the entire product range from O&O Software in one pack. This complete solution for data and system management increases the performance of network computers, saves and restores data and saves Administrators substantial amounts of time and stress. The price also includes updates to new product versions whenever they become available.