Easy2Boot

What Easy2Boot is

Easy2Boot creates a multiboot USB drive for starting operating system installers, live systems, and utilities. It runs on Windows and Linux, and its download contains menu systems based on grub4dos, grubfm, and Ventoy. Users add payloads by copying ISO, IMG, and VHD files to the USB drive; supported payload types also include Windows and Linux ISOs and VHDs, DOS programs, and floppy images. For supported UEFI payloads, .imgPTN partition images can be used for Secure Boot. The software can automate Windows installations with drivers, software, configuration, scripts, and updates. Linux setup requires an MBR partition layout and an unused fourth partition. The instructions recommend a USB drive from 8GB to 2TB, noting larger drives may use 4K sectors or lack legacy boot support. Direct Secure UEFI32 booting to the agFM menu is not supported. The menu system uses open-source components and plain-text scripts, while the download includes closed-source Windows utilities. Easy2Boot is free to use, but not for resale.

Who it suits

Easy2Boot suits people who want one USB drive for booting multiple operating systems, live systems, and utilities. Its setup requirements and UEFI compatibility limits matter for users preparing a drive.

Limits

The free software is for use by everyone but cannot be resold. Linux setup requires an MBR partition layout with partition 4 unused; the recommended USB size is 8GB–2TB, and larger drives may use 4K sectors or lack legacy boot support.

Getting started

1. Visit the Easy2Boot website and get the download for Windows or Linux.
2. Prepare a recommended 8GB–2TB USB drive.
3. For Linux setup, use an MBR partition layout and leave partition 4 unused.
4. Copy ISO, IMG, or VHD payload files to the E2B USB drive.
5. Use the available boot menu to start a supported payload.

Verdict

Easy2Boot brings multiple boot menus and a range of payload types to a USB drive. Check the Linux partition requirements and UEFI limitations before setting it up.