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2b. Install with ISO Injection

TBD

This method works on Linux and Windows.

  1. Download the latest release of Ventoy and extract it wherever you feel comfortable.

    • Linux users can get it using a package manager

  2. Inside the Ventoy folder, run Ventoy2Disk

  3. In the opened window, select your USB drive and click Install

    • This will destroy all data on the USB drive!

  4. Copy your downloaded ISO file into the USB drive (labeled Ventoy)

  5. Disconnect any cables providing your computer internet, such as an ethernet cable

    • Do not reconnect to the internet until instructed to

  6. Restart your computer, boot into your BIOS' boot menu, then select the USB drive

    'Security Violation' Error
    Video Demonstration

    Credit to Ventoy for the video demonstration.

    vtoy-verification-error-0x1A

    If you get an error screen saying there was a 'Security Violation,' follow the steps below:

    1. Press Enter to load MokManager

    2. Press any key to begin key management

    3. Choose Enroll Key From Disk

    • The controls are arrow keys to move and Enter to select

    4. Choose VTOYEFI

    5. Choose ENROLL_THIS_KEY_IN_MOKMANAGER.cer

    6. Choose Continue, then Yes, and finally Reboot

    7. Boot from the USB again, as the issue should be resolved

    If it is still not working, try 'Hash Enrollment,' as detailed in Ventoy's guide.

  7. Once booted into the Ventoy menu, select the Windows ISO using the arrow keys, press Enter, click Boot in normal mode, and press Enter again

  8. If you're installing Windows 11, once booted into the Windows Setup, click 'Next' twice, then click 'Previous version of setup' in the bottom left corner of the window

  9. Select your preferred language preferences, click Next, then click Install Now

  10. If prompted, click I don't have a product key, as Windows will activate automatically later (as long as you have previously activated Windows legitimately)

  11. Choose your Windows edition