However, the spirit of ERD Commander is very much alive. Microsoft evolved it into the , and today, Windows 11 offers several ways to get that same "break-in" functionality.

The modern Hiren's runs Windows 11 PE. When you boot it, you get a start menu with "Password Reset" and "Registry Editor" that looks hauntingly similar to the old ERD Commander interface. 4. The BitLocker Problem (Crucial for Windows 11) Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise often has BitLocker or Device Encryption enabled by default.

If you boot to ERD Commander (or any WinPE tool), you cannot access the C: drive. It will appear locked.