Ventoy v1.1.01 got released!
Ventoy is a versatile open-source tool designed to create bootable USB drives for various file formats, including ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI.
With Ventoy, there’s no need to reformat your disk repeatedly.
Simply copy the desired files to the USB drive, and you can boot directly from them.
Ventoy allows you to copy multiple files at once and provides a boot menu for easy selection.
It supports both Legacy BIOS and UEFI modes seamlessly, catering to a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, WinPE, Linux, Unix, VMware, and Xen.
Ventoy 1.1.01 Changelog:
- Improved VTOY_LINUX_REMOUNT implementation to support all Linux distributions (VTOY_LINUX_REMOUNT option is now deprecated).
Ventoy Features:
- 100% Open Source: Completely free and transparent.
- User-Friendly: Simple and straightforward to use.
- Fast: Limited only by the speed of copying the ISO file.
- Direct Boot: Boot directly from ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), and EFI files without extraction.
- Dual Support: Legacy BIOS and UEFI supported equally.
- UEFI Secure Boot: Supported from version 1.0.07+.
- Persistence: Supported from version 1.0.11+.
- Partition Styles: MBR and GPT partition styles supported from version 1.0.15+.
- WIM Boot: Supported in both Legacy and UEFI modes from version 1.0.12+.
- IMG Boot: Supported in both Legacy and UEFI modes from version 1.0.19+.
- Auto Installation: Supported from version 1.0.09+.
- File Injection: Supported from version 1.0.16+.
- Large ISO Files: Supports ISO files larger than 4GB.
- Native Boot Menu: Customizable for both Legacy and UEFI.
- Wide OS Support: Tested with over 550 ISO files for various OS types.
- Complete Installation: Supports full installation processes.
- Listing Modes: ISO files can be listed in List mode or TreeView mode.
- Linux vDisk Boot: Supports vdi, vhd, and raw formats.
- Ventoy Compatibility: Ensures compatibility across different versions.
- Plugin Framework: Extensible with plugins.
- Menu Customization: Support for menu aliasing, styling, and customization.
- USB Protection: USB drives can be write-protected.
- No Impact on Normal Use: USB drives remain usable for other purposes.
- Non-Destructive Upgrades: Data remains intact during version upgrades.
- No Need for Frequent Updates: Compatible with new distros without needing updates.
Download: Ventoy 1.1.01 | 15.9 MB (Open Source)
Download: Ventoy Live CD | 187.0 MB