: Clicking "Install" will format the target drive into two partitions: a small EFI system partition and a large exFAT partition for your ISO files. Ventoy: Multi-boot USB Drive Tool
Downloading the (officially provided as an ISO) is a specialized method used to install or update the Ventoy bootable USB tool from within a clean, temporary operating environment. While standard Windows and Linux users typically download installer-specific archives (like .zip for Windows or .tar.gz for Linux), the Live environment is essential for users who cannot or do not want to run the installer directly on their current host OS. Purpose and Utility of the Live Environment Download Ventoy Live zip
: It is ideal for users on systems where they lack administrative privileges or where the Ventoy GUI may not run correctly due to dependency issues. : Clicking "Install" will format the target drive
: Upon booting, the system enters a dedicated LiveCD OS. Purpose and Utility of the Live Environment :
: Unlike standard ISOs you just copy onto a finished Ventoy drive, this "Live" ISO must be flashed to a different temporary USB drive using tools like Rufus (selecting "DD mode") or the Raspberry Pi Imager . Execution and Installation Process