Indispensable for PC builders, and my go-to tool.
Exactly! It’s like discovering a hidden gem that’s been right under your nose the whole time. Imagine all the time, effort, and money you could’ve saved on USB drives — it’s wild, right? What’s the tool you’re hyped about? Ah, Ventoy—an absolute game-changer for sure! I totally get that rooftop shout vibe. It’s one of those “where have you been all my life” tools, right? Just drag and drop ISO files onto your USB, and boom — no more tedious flashing every time you need a new bootable installer. What was your first “wow” moment with it? Windows, Linux, or maybe something more niche? What is ventoy? for bootable installs. The sheer convenience of carrying one USB stick loaded with multiple OS options is such a lifesaver, especially if you’re constantly tinkering or troubleshooting different systems. No more repetitive formatting and flashing through tools like Rufus or Etcher—just drag, drop, and boot. Have you tried using it for more niche ISOs like rescue environments or hypervisors yet? That’s the beauty of it—simple, powerful, and totally free! Open-source tools like Ventoy are such a gift to the tech community. The fact that it transforms something traditionally tedious into a drag-and-drop process is just mind-blowing. Have you encountered any quirky or unexpected use cases for it beyond just OS installations? Rescue environments or diagnostic ISOs maybe? Using Ventoy to install different operating systems is incredibly simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started: Step 1: Download and Install Ventoy Go to the Ventoy website and download the latest version for your operating system (Windows, Linux, etc.). Extract the downloaded ZIP file. Run Ventoy2Disk.exe (on Windows) or the appropriate script for Linux. Select your USB drive and click Install (⚠️ Be careful — this will format your USB drive). Step 2: Prepare Your USB Drive Once Ventoy is installed on the USB: Open the USB drive in your file explorer. Drag and drop ISO files onto the drive as you would with any file (Windows, Ubuntu, Proxmox, etc.). That’s it! No need for formatting or conversion. Step 3: Boot from Ventoy Insert the Ventoy USB drive into the target PC. Access the boot menu (usually by pressing keys like F12, Esc, or F2 during startup). Select the USB drive. Ventoy’s boot menu will appear, listing all your ISO files. Select the desired OS, and it will boot directly. Absolutely! It’s wild how such a simple tool can make such a massive difference. Gone are the days of juggling a pile of USB sticks labeled “Windows,” “Ubuntu,” or “Rescue Disk.” Now it’s just one trusty drive with everything on it. Ventoy really does feel like a “why didn’t I know this sooner” discovery. Have you shared this gem with fellow tech enthusiasts yet? They might just owe you a coffee for the tip! ☕ Tips: Add Multiple ISOs: Keep dropping more ISO files as needed — no extra configuration required. Compatibility: Ventoy supports UEFI and Legacy BIOS modes. Persistent Storage: For some Linux distros, Ventoy supports persistence, letting you save changes. Enjoy the magic of streamlined OS installations! 😊