How To Make Multi Bootable Pen Drive With Ventoy
Ventoy is a popular tool that allows you to create a multi-boot USB drive, meaning you can have multiple operating systems or tools on a single USB drive and choose which one to boot from. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a multi-bootable pen drive with Ventoy:
Prerequisites:
- A USB drive with sufficient space for your desired operating systems or tools.
- Download the latest Ventoy release from the official website: Ventoy GitHub Releases
Step 1: Download and Extract Ventoy
- Download the Ventoy zip file from the official GitHub releases page.
- Extract the contents of the zip file to a location on your computer.
Step 2: Format USB Drive
- Insert your USB drive into your computer.
- Ensure that you’ve backed up any important data on the USB drive, as formatting will erase all data.
- Open the Disk Management utility on Windows or Disk Utility on macOS and format the USB drive to FAT32.
Step 3: Install Ventoy to the USB Drive
- Run the Ventoy2Disk.exe (Windows) or Ventoy2Disk.sh (Linux/Mac) as an administrator.
- Select your USB drive from the drop-down menu in Ventoy.
- Click the “Install” button to install Ventoy on the USB drive.
Step 4: Copy Operating System ISOs
- After the installation, open the USB drive. You will see a “ventoy” folder.
- Copy your ISO files (operating systems or tools) directly into the USB drive or organize them into folders within the USB drive. Ventoy will automatically detect and list them.
Step 5: Boot from USB
- Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.
- Insert the USB drive into the target computer.
- Boot the computer from the USB drive. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS/UEFI settings.
Step 6: Select Operating System
- Once the computer boots from the USB drive, you’ll see the Ventoy menu displaying the list of available operating systems.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate and select the desired operating system.
- Press Enter to boot into the selected operating system.
Ventoy makes it easy to add or remove ISO files later without reformatting the USB drive. Simply copy or delete ISO files in the “ventoy” folder.
Here’s where you can find the respective downloads:
1.Linux (e.g., Kali Linux, Ubuntu):
- Kali Linux: Kali Linux Downloads
- Ubuntu: Ubuntu Download
2. Windows:
- Windows 10: Microsoft Windows 10 Download
- Windows 11: Microsoft Windows 11 Download
3. Hiren’s BootCD:
- Hiren’s BootCD: Hiren’s BootCD Download
3. Ventoy : Ventoy Download
Remember that Ventoy supports a wide range of operating systems, so you can have various Linux distributions, Windows installers, and other bootable tools all on the same USB drive. Always ensure you are downloading software from official and reputable sources to avoid potential security risks.
