Boot Runner 2

Boot Runner 2 is the next-generation
startup manager for dual-boot Macs.

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Boot Runner 2 is the next-generation startup manager for dual-boot Macs. Boot Runner now supports multiple virtual machine hosts for OS X, Windows, Linux and other operating systems.

Boot Runner manages startup control for labs, enterprises and classrooms, providing a seamless experience for users and easy management of an unlimited number of hosts on an unlimited number of Macs.

Schedule and automate startup – Boot Runner’s scheduling feature ensures that multi-boot Macs are in a ready state when they need to be for software updates. Maintain Windows security compliance on Boot Camp easily and reliably.

Customize boot selection – Guide users with custom branding and program information on the Boot Runner Selection Screen to tailor content, saving time and support resources.

Current Version: 2.5.1

What's New In Boot Runner 2

  • Choose a custom Operating System icon for OS X and Boot Camp Windows
  • Add or remove the Operating System icon for OS X and Boot Camp Windows
  • Choose a custom Disk icon for OS X and Boot Camp Windows
  • New CustomVolumeGraphic and CustomDiskGraphic configuration keys
  • Customize the Operating System icons and Disk icons for Virtual Machine operating systems

Boot Runner 2 Overview

Features

  • Startup control for Macs with multiple operating systems
  • Support for virtual machine hosts
  • New screen customization options
  • Schedule startup into a boot volume
  • Custom selection screen popover text
  • Auto-login to OS X account
  • Auto-launch of virtual machine host
  • Custom login options
  • Custom boot volume icons
  • Remote management of boot selection
  • Remote management of selection screen
  • Display or hide restart button
  • Display or hide shutdown button
  • Menu bar boot selector
  • Control virtual machine shutdown and logout
  • Custom marquee text formatting

The new features in Boot Runner 2 make it easy to create a boot selection screen for any environment! Boot Runner 2.5.1 is a free update for all Boot Runner 2 customers. Need to upgrade? If you are a Boot Runner 1 customer, contact us about upgrade pricing for Boot Runner 2.

If you have questions, we have answers! Read the Boot Runner 2 Administrator’s Guide, scheduling a reboot for software maintenance and setting up automated login for virtual machines. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch.

Boot Runner 2 News & Tips

Learn how to adjust volume options in Boot Runner 2.0. Learn more about Boot Runner here and download a free trial! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

Boot Runner 1.3 Boot Runner 1.3 has a feature that we are very excited about: The ability to schedule a startup volume selection based on a schedule. Our customers have been asking for a way to keep their Windows machines up to date, and it has been problematic in the past since it requires the…

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