Version 13.1 included shareware and commercial software (like Acronis and Paragon tools) without proper licenses. Due to pressure from software vendors, the original creator (Hiren) discontinued the project and removed these tools from subsequent community releases.
Troubleshooting: If you get a blue screen (BSOD), go back and select "Mini Windows XP (without SATA driver)" or try "Start WinXP (Debug Mode)". For very old PCs, choose "Start WinXP (with ACPI disabled)". hiren boot cd 13.1 iso download