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4 Ways to Fix Ventoy if It’s Not Working [Booting Issues]

Try these verified steps if you experience booting issues in Ventoy

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Ventoy is open-source software that allows users to create ISO, WIM, IMG, VHS(x), and EFI files onto a bootable USB drive.

However, users have reported issues with Ventoy not working properly and encountering booting issues. Follow the guide below to quickly find a solution.

Why is Ventoy not working?

Users may run into issues with Ventoy not working because of corrupt ISO files, which will create problems when booting an image file. If your PC is unable to process Ventoy as bootable media, then you may need to disable secure boot. Keep reading to find out how to do this.

Can Windows 10/11 boot to Ventoy?

Ventoy does support Windows 10 and 11 and users can bypass the Windows 11 hardware check when installing. However, Ventoy can be affected by anti-virus software and protection programs. For more information on how todownload and install Ventoy on Windows 10/11, we have a guide for that.

Does Ventoy work with UEFI?

Yes, Ventoy does work within UEFI mode and offers a default secure boot feature. Ventoy also supports BIOS Legacy. However, some ISO files don’t support UEFI mode so booting those files in UEFI will not work.

How do I fix Ventoy when it’s not working?

1. Update Ventoy

Users can update Ventoy by installing the latest version or using VentoyU, a Ventoy updater utility. VentoyU allows users to update and install ISO files on the USB drive.

Keeping Ventoy and ISO files updated can help avoid any future booting issues with Ventoy. Try updating it and see if that fixes the issue.

2. Remove Ventoy secure boot key

By default, secure boot is enabled since version 1.0.76. While Ventoy is designed to boot in with secure boot enabled, if your computer does not support the secure boot feature, then an error will result. Delete the Ventoy secure boot key to fix this issue.

3. Test USB stick

If you have a faulty USB stick, then you’re likely to encounter booting issues. Perform a scan to check if there are any existing errors on the USB. You can repair the drive or replace it. There are also third-party tools that can be used to check faulty or fake USB sticks.

4. Bypass Legacy BIOS Range Limitation

This solution is only for Legacy BIOS, not UEFI. Some Legacy BIOS has an access limitation and won’t read a disk that exceeds the limitation.

What file formats does Ventoy support?

Ventoy supports ISO, WIM, IMG, VHD(x), EFI files using an exFAT filesystem. This filesystem offers better compatibility with Window OS, macOS, and Linux.

Hopefully, one of the above solutions help you fix Ventoy if it’s not working, or you’re experiencing booting issues. Let us know in the comments which solution worked for you.

4 Ways to Fix Ventoy if It’s Not Working [Booting Issues]#

Why is Ventoy not working?#

How do I fix Ventoy when it’s not working?#

1. Update Ventoy#

2. Remove Ventoy secure boot key#

3. Test USB stick#

4. Bypass Legacy BIOS Range Limitation#

What file formats does Ventoy support?#