The biggest game-changer was Ventoy . While USBOOT required you to format and setup the USB specifically for one set of tools, Ventoy simply installs a bootloader once. After that, you just drag and drop ISO files onto the drive. This concept of "Direct Boot" completely replaced the need for the "Safe USB" creation tools of the past.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need about , including its core features, step-by-step creation process, and why version 2.6 (often associated with Hiren’s BootCD PE or Kaspersky Rescue Disk 2018-2020 builds) remains a gold standard for IT technicians.