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How to Install Ventoy on an External NVMe SSD for Multi-Boot Drives
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 operating system
- Ventoy software
- External NVMe SSD in an ORICO M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (or similar USB enclosure)
- Administrator access
This tutorial takes about 7 minutes to complete.
Step 1: Download the Ventoy installer
Open your web browser and navigate to ventoy.net. Click the download button, select the Ventoy Windows Zip, and save the file to a known location like your Downloads folder.
Step 2: Extract and launch the executable
Navigate to your saved file, extract the contents, and double-click VentoyToDisk.exe inside the extracted folder to open the installer. Confirm the initial prompt to launch the application.
Step 3: Select your target drive
In the Ventoy installer window, open the device dropdown menu and select your external NVMe SSD from the available list.
Step 4: Confirm and complete the installation
Click the Install button, then type "yes" and click OK through all subsequent confirmation dialogs to erase the drive and finish the setup.
Step 5: Add your bootable ISOs
Open the newly formatted drive in File Explorer and drag and drop your desired ISO or virtual hard disk files directly onto the root partition.
Step 6: Change your system boot order
Restart your computer and press the appropriate key (F9, F10, F11, or F12) to enter the BIOS. Move your external NVMe SSD to the top of the boot priority list, then save and exit.
Step 7: Verify multi-boot functionality
Upon rebooting, the Ventoy menu will display all your copied images. Select any ISO to confirm that it boots successfully.
FAQ
Real-world testing shows speeds around 600 MB/s, completing a 16.3 GB transfer in just under 30 seconds.
Yes, you can copy regular files and applications to the drive and use it as standard storage alongside your bootable ISOs.
Refer to the dedicated command-line formatting guide linked in the description if you encounter standard formatting issues.
Press F9, F10, F11, or F12 depending on your motherboard or laptop, or consult your device documentation for the correct key.
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