Ventoy: Multi-boot USB Drive Tool

VENTOY MULTI-BOOT USB UEFI and Legacy MultiBoot Flash Drive

What is Ventoy ?

Ventoy is a free, open-source utility tool for creating bootable USB drives that support multiple operating systems. With Ventoy, you can simply copy ISO files to the USB pen drive, and it will automatically recognize and list them in a boot menu when you boot your computer from the drive. This enables you to store and access several operating systems like windows, linux, or utility tools like medicat, hiren's boot cd on one USB drive, making it easy to switch between them without having to reconfigure the drive each time.

What Does a Multi-boot USB Do?

A multi-boot USB is a single drive that holds several operating systems or tools, allowing you to boot directly from it. This means that you can carry around a single USB drive and have access to different operating systems without the need for separate installation media. It offers flexibility for running live systems, performing backups, data recovery or using password recovery tools with ease.

Make a Multi-Bootable USB Using Ventoy

  • Download Ventoy: Visit the official Ventoy website (https://www.ventoy.net/) and download the latest version for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
How to make multi-boot usb using ventoy
  • Install Ventoy:
    • Extract the downloaded Ventoy files to a folder on your computer.
    • Run the Ventoy2Disk.exe file (for Windows) or follow the specific instructions for Linux and macOS.
    • Select the USB drive you want to use and click "Install" button.
    • Warning: This will erase all data on the USB drive.
      How to make multi-boot usb using ventoy
  • Add Your ISO Files:
    • Once Ventoy is installed, simply copy the ISO files (e.g., Windows, Linux distributions, or other bootable images) directly to the root directory of your Ventoy USB drive.
  • Boot from Your USB Drive:
    • Restart your computer and select the USB drive as the boot device in your BIOS or UEFI settings.
    • You'll see a boot menu where you can choose the desired operating system from the list of ISO files you added.
Secure boot using Ventoy
That's it! You now have a versatile multi-boot USB drive that can boot various operating systems.

Extra Tips for Using Ventoy with Secure Boot:

  • Secure Boot: If your system has Secure Boot enabled, you might need to add Ventoy's keys to the MOK (Machine Owner Key). Consult Ventoy's documentation for specific instructions.
  • USB Drive Capacity: Ensure your USB drive has enough space to accommodate the ISO files you want to add.
  • ISO File Compatibility: Ventoy supports a wide range of ISO files, but compatibility issues may arise with specific distributions or configurations.
By following these simple steps, you can create a powerful multi-boot USB drive using Ventoy.

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