comment créer une clé usb multiboot contenant plusieurs systèmes d’exploitations

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a multiboot USB drive that contains multiple operating systems. Using the Ventoy application, you can easily set up your USB drive to boot various systems, making it a versatile tool for installations and recovery. This method is efficient and user-friendly, suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Step 1: Download Ventoy

1. Go to the Ventoy GitHub releases page: Ventoy Releases.
2. Locate the latest version of Ventoy.
3. Download the appropriate file for your operating system (Windows, Linux, etc.).
4. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a convenient location on your computer.

Step 2: Prepare Your USB Drive

1. Insert your USB drive into your computer.
2. Make sure to back up any important data on the USB drive, as this process will format it.
3. Identify the drive letter of your USB drive (e.g., E:, F:, etc.) using your file explorer.

Step 3: Install Ventoy on the USB Drive

1. Navigate to the extracted Ventoy folder.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux).
3. Run the following command to install Ventoy on your USB drive:
   • For Windows:

     ventoy2disk.exe -i <USB_DRIVE_LETTER>
     

   • For Linux:

     sudo bash ventoy2disk.sh -i /dev/sdX
     

     Replace /dev/sdX with your actual USB drive identifier.
4. Confirm the installation when prompted. This will format the USB drive and install Ventoy.

Step 4: Add Operating System ISOs

1. After Ventoy is installed, open the USB drive in your file explorer.
2. Copy the ISO files of the operating systems you want to add to the USB drive.
3. Paste the ISO files directly onto the USB drive. Ventoy supports various formats, so you can add multiple OS images.

Step 5: Boot from the USB Drive

1. Reboot your computer with the USB drive inserted.
2. Access your computer's boot menu (usually by pressing F2, F12, ESC, or DEL during startup).
3. Select the USB drive from the boot options.
4. Ventoy will present a menu of the operating systems you added. Select the one you wish to boot.

Conclusion

You have successfully created a multiboot USB drive using Ventoy. This tool allows you to easily switch between different operating systems without needing to reformat the USB each time. For future use, simply add or remove ISO files as needed. Enjoy the flexibility of having multiple systems at your fingertips!