EC2Rescue for Windows Instances

What is EC2Rescue for Windows?

EC2Rescue for Windows is a troubleshooting tool that helps resolve common issues in Amazon EC2 Windows instances.

Common Use Cases

• Fixing boot failures
• Restoring lost administrator passwords
• Resolving network connectivity issues
• Repairing Windows system files

Download and Install EC2Rescue for Windows

To download EC2Rescue, run the following PowerShell command:

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://s3.amazonaws.com/ec2rescue/windows/latest.zip -OutFile EC2Rescue.zip

Extract the ZIP file:

Expand-Archive -Path EC2Rescue.zip -DestinationPath C:\EC2Rescue

Running EC2Rescue for Diagnostics

To collect logs and diagnose issues, run:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /collect

Resetting Administrator Password

If you have lost the administrator password, use:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /resetpassword

Restoring Network Configuration

If the instance has lost network connectivity, try:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /restorenetwork

Fixing Boot Issues

To restore the system from a failed boot:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /restore

Checking Windows Event Logs

To collect system logs for debugging:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /collectlogs

Generating a Support Bundle

If further AWS support is needed, generate a support bundle:

C:\EC2Rescue\EC2Rescue.exe /all