Situatie
Ventoy is an open-source tool that lets you create a bootable USB drive where you can store multiple ISO files and boot any of them — no need to reflash the drive each time.
Solutie
Install Ventoy on Linux
1. Download Ventoy:
wget https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy/releases/latest/download/ventoy-x.x.xx-linux.tar.gzOr grab the latest from ventoy.net
2. Extract:
tar -xvf ventoy-*.tar.gz
cd ventoy-*3. Install to USB drive:
# Find your USB device first
lsblk
fdisk -l
# Install Ventoy (replace sdX with your USB device - e.g. sdb)
sudo sh Ventoy2Disk.sh -i /dev/sdX⚠️ This will wipe the USB drive — make sure you have the right device
Update existing Ventoy USB:
sudo sh Ventoy2Disk.sh -u /dev/sdXUsing Ventoy
Once installed, the USB shows up as a normal drive. Just copy ISO files onto it:
cp ubuntu.iso /media/username/Ventoy/
cp windows.iso /media/username/Ventoy/
cp kali.iso /media/username/Ventoy/Boot from the USB and Ventoy presents a menu to choose which ISO to boot.
Ventoy GUI (optional)
sudo sh VentoyGUI.x86_64Opens a graphical interface if you prefer not to use the command line.
Useful Ventoy2Disk Options
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
-i /dev/sdX |
Fresh install |
-u /dev/sdX |
Update existing install |
-I /dev/sdX |
Force install (no prompts) |
-l /dev/sdX |
Show Ventoy info on drive |
-r SIZE |
Reserve space at end of drive (MB) |
--gptefi |
Use GPT + EFI partition scheme |
--secure-boot |
Enable secure boot support |
Partition Layout After Install
Ventoy creates two partitions:
- Partition 1 — large exFAT/NTFS partition where you drop ISOs
- Partition 2 — small EFI/BIOS partition (don’t touch this)
Troubleshooting
USB not detected:
lsblk
dmesg | tail -20Permission denied:
sudo chmod +x Ventoy2Disk.shSecure boot issue:
- Use
--secure-bootflag during install, or disable Secure Boot in BIOS
ISO not showing in menu:
- Make sure the ISO is directly on the Ventoy partition (not in a subfolder by default — configurable)
- Check ISO isn’t corrupted:
md5sum yourfile.iso
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