IMPORTANT NOTES: Your USB drive must be Fat16/Fat32/NTFS formatted, otherwise Syslinux will fail and your drive will NOT Boot. NTFS may not work with every distribution but is required for storing files over 4GB.
YUMI UEFI must use Fat32 format. YUMI can be used to format your select USB drive, but be aware that all partitions on the selected drive will also be deleted. Ensure that you have made a backup of any information you want to keep before using YUMI on any drive. Basic Essentials to create a MultiSystem Bootable USB Drive. Fat32 or.NTFS Formatted USB Flash or USB Hard Drive.
PC that can boot from USB. Windows Vista/7/8/10 or Linux/Mac OS with (WINE). YUMI-2.0.5.3.exe. Your selection of ISO Files Please inform me of unlisted 'FREE' Live Linux distributions or version revisions, and I will attempt to update YUMI to support them. Software developers who wish to have their 'PAID' software added, can send me a copy to try. YUMI UEFI Changelog 12/10/17 Version 0.0.0.6: Update to support AEOMI Backupper.
Fix broken Tails. 10/06/17 Version 0.0.0.5: Update to support newer Tails and Manjaro. Fix broken Debian, Lubuntu, and Xubuntu links. Replace empty spaces in copied ISO files with dashes to prevent paths from breaking. 01/19/17 Version 0.0.0.4: Fix to replace empty spaces in Distro filename with dashes. Update Get Drives function to ignore system and network drives. Correct some wording.
08/19/16 Version 0.0.0.3: Add support for Arch Bang, Skywave Linux, and Cyborg Linux. 07/28/16 Version 0.0.0.2: Fix entry for Slacko Puppy UEFI 06/28/16 Version 0.0.0.1: Initial Release.
Standard YUMI Changelog 01/09/18 Version 2.0.5.3: Added support for Super Grub2 Disk, Trisquel, newer LXLE, and Medicat. 12/18/17 Version 2.0.5.2: Added support for MX Linux and Feren OS. 10/28/17 Version 2.0.5.1: Added support for Parrot, Vinux (for the blind and visually impaired), POP!OS, and WifiWay 3.5. 09/26/17 Version 2.0.5.0: Added support for Antergos, PureOS, CentOS Installer, Ubuntu Mini (Netboot Installer), and recent Debian Live and Tails Images. Corrected broken Debian homepage link and Lubuntu, Xubuntu download links. 05/06/17 Version 2.0.4.9: Fixed recently broken Debian Live entry.
Added option to set Windows to Go VHD file size. 05/01/17 Version 2.0.4.8: Update to support Neon, Finnix, Devuan, Vinari OS, and Ubuntu Budgie. Added compatibility test file. 04/19/17 Version 2.0.4.7: Update to support newer Manjaro and Archlinux.
Address potential missing Config file errors when subsequently adding distributions. 03/27/17 Version 2.0.4.6: Quick fix to correct the double Distro list during step 2. 03/22/17 Version 2.0.4.5: Add ability to create larger than 4GB casper-rw persistent file if using NTFS format for Ubuntu and Linux Mint – (creates 4th partition table). Added casper-rw creation progress banner. 03/13/17 Version 2.0.4.4: Add filesystem type to drivelist. Include message box to notify of NTFS filesystem requirement for Windows to Go option. 03/03/17 Version 2.0.4.3: Add Windows to Go VHD option.
Added more info for syslinux warning. Added Diskpart NTFS format option. 02/22/17 Version 2.0.4.2: Temporarily limit format option to removable media only.
02/16/17 Version 2.0.4.1: Quick fix to address broken format option. 02/12/17 Version 2.0.4.0: Temporarily add back Single Windows Vista/7/8/10 Installer option (which extracts all files from ISO to root).
Add lock and dismount capability. 02/02/17 Version 2.0.3.9: Update to support OSFClone, newer WifiSlax, and NetRunner. Correct AntiX entry to use bdir=. Update to replace empty spaces in iso file with dashes. Correction to GRUB Partition 4 option.
01/30/17 Version 2.0.3.8: Quick Fix for singular and multiple Win PE builds. 01/28/17 Version 2.0.3.7: Update to support various Win PE builds. Modified distribution removal process. Corrected font size for Show All ISOs option.
01/14/17 Version 2.0.3.6: Update to support multiple Windows Vista/7/8/10 Installers.wimboot option stores the extracted Multi Windows Installers in their own directory.bootmgr option moves only bootmgr and bcd to root of drive. (note: -bootmgr option does require a Windows Vista or later host to run bcdedit). 12/27/16 Version 2.0.3.5: Fix to replace empty spaces in Distro filename with dashes. Add Windows PE (WIM) boot options (unfinished). Implement wimboot capabilities, Switch to newer Grub4Dos.
Update labels. 12/22/16 Version 2.0.3.4: Quick fix to correct the double Distro list during step 2. 12/19/16 Version 2.0.3.3: Update Get Drives function to ignore system and network drives on subsequent YUMI installs. Corrected UI vesamenu paths. 12/12/16 Version 2.0.3.2: Update to support Solus. Reinclude show all drives option. Disable FSCTL lock, dismount, and unlock volume features until a better solution is found.
12/10/16 Version 2.0.3.1: Update Get Drives function to ignore system and network drives. Add filesystem and drive type to drive list. Add lock, dismount, and unlock features. 12/02/16 Version 2.0.3.0: Update to support ChaletOS and Bunsenlabs. Support newer Fedora Workstation Live and Zorin Core ISOs.
Fix CentOS Link. Create a trk3 directory at the root of USB before copying files (necessary for Windows XP copyfiles). 10/03/16 Version 2.0.2.9: Switch back to 7-Zip 9.20. 09/14/16 Version 2.0.2.8: Fix menu entries for boot repair, and elementary OS.
Upgrade to 7-Zip 16.02. 08/18/16 Version 2.0.2.7: Add support for Arch Bang, Skywave Linux, and Cyborg Linux. 07/07/16 Version 2.0.2.6: Add support for Android-x86.
Fix broken Manjaro entry. Update credits and sources. 07/01/16 Version 2.0.2.5: Fix Eset, avira, and Dr.Web menu entries which became broken in build 2.0.2.4.
06/28/16 Version 2.0.2.4: Update to support Cub Linux. Fix broken WifiSlax entry. Use alternate method for old Ubuntu derivatives with conflicting syslinux gfxboot. 06/01/16 Version 2.0.2.3: Fixed bug: calculating remaining space on USB drive. Switch back to using vesamenu for sub-menu config files. Remove unused Prompt 0 from config. Re-enable Ubuntu gfxboot.
04/14/16 Version 2.0.2.2: Update to support Linux Kid X, Linux Lite, Subgraph OS, and Calculate Linux Desktop. Re-enable entry for Offline NT Password and Registry Editor. 04/06/16 Version 2.0.2.1: Update to support WattOS, update SLAX option, update links, disable feature to close all open explorer windows when format option is selected. Update Fat32Format.
12/28/15 Version 2.0.2.0: Add GRUB (partition 4) option. Update to support Xioapan, Windows 10, Bitdefender Rescue CD options. Update DBan option. 10/28/15 Version 2.0.1.9: Remove distributions that are no longer being developed.
Fix broken links. 06/17/15 Version 2.0.1.8: Update to support newer GRML 2014-11, CentOS 7, Clonezilla 2.4.2-10, and Ultimate Edition 4. 05/14/15 Version 2.0.1.7: Update links. 03/18/15 Version 2.0.1.6: Add support for Tahrpup 6.0, Debian Live 7.8.0, and OpenSuSe 3.2. 01/20/15 Version 2.0.1.5: Fix broken 64bit option for Parted Magic entry. 01/15/15 Version 2.0.1.4: Update to support 20150113 Parted Magic. 01/13/15 Version 2.0.1.3: Remove Acronis True Image entry (Use Try Unlisted ISO GRUB for Acronis).
Updated links. 10/30/14 Version 2.0.1.2: Enable checkbox option to forcefully Show All ISO Files. 10/29/14 Version 2.0.1.1: Update to support Linpus Lite, minyMac, and ESET SysRescue Live. Fix AntiX boot issue. 09/19/14 Version 2.0.1.0: Switch to use Syslinux 6.0.3 to address ERR: Couldn't read the first sector issues.
09/11/14 Version 2.0.0.9: Add Dr.Web LiveDisk. Fix broken System Rescue CD, and HDT option.
Update Ubuntu download options. 08/14/14 Version 2.0.0.8: Fix Windows Vista/7/8 and Hiren's options. 07/31/14 Version 2.0.0.7: Switch to use Syslinux version 6.02. 07/29/14 Version 2.0.0.6: Update to support Peach OSI.
05/29/14 Version 2.0.0.5: Update Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian Download Links. Remove Backtrack – superseded by Kali. 04/29/14 Version 2.0.0.4: Update to support CAINE and Puppy Arcade.
04/17/14 Version 2.0.0.3: Update to support Tails 0.23 and Rescatux 0.30.2 (must manually extract and use Rescatux.iso from the ISO). Correct OpenSuse links. 03/18/14 Version 2.0.0.2: Update to support newer version of Offline Windows Password & Registry Editor, LuninuX OS, Pear Linux, and Konboot 2.3 Pro. 02/20/14 Version 2.0.0.1: Fixed Linux Mint 16 Live Installer Crash! 01/30/14 Version 2.0.0.0: Added support for JustBrowsing, Mythbuntu, Bugtraq II, and older pmagic20130501.iso. 01/10/14 Version 1.9.9.9B: Added support for Fedora 20, LXLE Desktop.
Fixed source compilation bug. 12/11/13 Version 1.9.9.9: Delete redundant Ophcrack folders. Re-enabled Dr.Web, Trinity, and RIP Linux.
Support Elementary 32 bit. 12/09/13 Version 1.9.9.8B: Added Acronis True Image, Sparky Linux, and SolydX 12/06/13 Version 1.9.9.8: Add option for Paid version of Kon-Boot. Added Manjaro Linux.
12/04/13 Version 1.9.9.7B: Correct ISO Name for Desinfect. Correct OpenSUSE ISO copy failed when using Windows XP.
Add support for Rescatux ISO (can't use sg2d version). 11/24/13 Version 1.9.9.7: Modify chain.c32 to address Insane Primary (MBR) partition error. Correct Kaspersky Rescue Disk (Antivirus Scanner) syslinux directory copying issue on Win XP. 11/22/13 Version 1.9.9.6B: Added OpenSUSE. Corrected Desinfec't misspelling. 11/20/13 Version 1.9.9.6: Add Desinfec't 2013 (German Antivirus). Fix broken older Parted Magic menu entries.
11/13/13 Version 1.9.9.5B: Add WifiSlax. Thanks to Geminis Demon for helping finish the entry! 11/12/13 Version 1.9.9.5: Added provision to ensure menu.32 exists. Fixed Falcon4 and Hiren menu creation. 11/11/13 Version 1.9.9.4: Added Persistent Option for Ubuntu and some Derivatives. Fix Kon-Boot free entry. Switch to AutoDetect Size of ISO.
11/08/13 Version 1.9.9.3: Add Liberte Linux. Fixed a menu scrolling bug (vesamenu.c32 incompatible with boot.msg?) that occurred with distros like Puppy and KNOPPIX 11/07/13 Version 1.9.9.2: Add support for TAILS, and Ultimate Boot CD. 11/05/13 Version 1.9.9.1: Quick fix to support older versions of Knoppix. 11/04/13 Version 1.9.9.0: Beta release of YUMI version 2. How to Create a MultiBoot USB Flash Drive (Windows). Run. YUMI-2.0.5.3.exe following the onscreen instructions.
Run the tool again to Add More ISOs/Distributions to your Drive. Restart your PC setting it to boot from the USB device.
Select a distribution to Boot from the Menu and enjoy! That's all there is to it.
You should now be booting your favorite distributions from your custom Multi-Boot USB device! Creating a YUMI MultiBoot USB Flash Drive (Linux) The following instructions were performed from an Ubuntu 16.04 host environment.
NOTE: YUMI persistence option is currently broken when using YUMI-2.0.5.3.exe within WINE. Don't choose persistence and set the slider or the process will freeze while trying to build the persistent file and you will be forced to close YUMI.