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date = 2023-06-11T16:53:52+02:00
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title = "Ventoy usage tutorial"
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description = "How to install and use Ventoy to create a multi-iso bootable USB"
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slug = ""
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authors = ["Raul Bulgariu Suciu"]
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tags = ["Tutorial"]
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categories = []
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externalLink = ""
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series = []
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A while back in my [Arch Linux installation tutorial](/en/posts/archlinux-install/), I mentioned that I would be eventually taking the time to make a simple guide
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to install and use Ventoy, since this is a much simpler process, it won't be as long as the last tutorial, let's get started:
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# Downloading
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Head up to the [releases section](https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy/releases) and download the package for your operating system:
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{{<betterfigure src="files/ventoydownload.png" alt="Title card">}}
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Once downloaded, don't forget to plug in the USB you intend to use for Ventoy.
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>Please remember to backup any important files within the USB as installing Ventoy will format and erase all the existing data.
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# Installation (Linux)
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If you're on Linux, unpack the tar.gz file with `tar -xvf ventoy*.tar.gz` or use your GUI of choice, and open a terminal within the extracted folder, then run `sudo ./VentoyWeb.sh`, you should see something like this:
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{{< betterfigure src="files/webscript.png" >}}
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Head to the URL it indicates and you'll be able to see the following screen:
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{{< betterfigure src="files/ventoyweb.png" >}}
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***If you already backed up your files***, then all you have to do now is just press "Install", and that's it! After finishing,
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you should notice two new devices pop up:
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{{< betterfigure src="files/devices.png" >}}
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Ignore "VTOYEFI", you'll want to copy your .iso files to the "Ventoy" partition, and that should be about it.
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# Installation (Windows)
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Windows is a tad bit easier, when decompressing the .zip file you'll just want to run "Ventoy2Disk.exe" and you'll get a
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window similar to this one:
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{{< betterfigure src="files/windowsvent.png" >}}
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Same as last time, ***make sure your USB files are backed up***, hit "Install" and that's it. Once done, drag your .iso files into the "Ventoy" partition, not the "VTOYEFI" one.
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# Finishing up
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The hardest part now will be booting into the USB itself, which implies [figuring out the button for your computer brand's BIOS](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bios-keys-to-access-your-firmware,5732.html), after you manage to reach the BIOS you'll want
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to search for the option to boot off your USB drive, if when booting, you get a security error, you'll want to first look for the
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"Secure Boot" option in your BIOS and turn it off.
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>Secure boot just prevents people from booting up any non-authorized Operating Systems off your computer.
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Once turned off, give it another go and, if you did add a few .iso files already, you should see a screen similar to this:
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{{< betterfigure src="files/ventoy.png" >}}
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Now you can just move around with the arrow keys and hit enter to select which .iso file you wish to boot, and believe me, stock up
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on .iso files for different situations because ***this will save you from many headaches***.
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