How to Use Zach's Super Drive

Thanks for purchasing Zach's Super Drive! This was created to enable computer enthusiasts and repair shops to simplify their installs without downloading multiple ISOs or needing to keep track of many flash drives. The drive is powered by Ventoy which is open source and customizable. You can also add your own ISOs as this is a 32GB drive. Read the descriptions below and note the Windows 11 setup instructions. Happy installing!

Windows 11

NOTE: Select boot with Wimboot (the 2nd Option). Once the Windows installer loads, press ENTER twice and click the small blue text in the bottom left corner. The installer will reload and the background will be purple. You can continue as normal from here.

Microsoft's latest operating system featuring a redesigned interface with centered taskbar, rounded corners, and enhanced productivity features like Snap Layouts and virtual desktops. Requires TPM 2.0 and UEFI for installation, with improved gaming performance and Android app support.

Documentation: https://support.microsoft.com/windows

Clonezilla

A free, open-source disk imaging and cloning solution that allows you to create full system backups, clone drives, and perform bare-metal recovery. Ideal for system administrators and users who need reliable disk duplication and disaster recovery capabilities.

Documentation: https://clonezilla.org/clonezilla-live-doc.php

Hiren's BootCD PE

NOTE: Select boot with Wimboot (the 2nd Option).

A comprehensive bootable rescue environment based on Windows PE that includes hundreds of diagnostic, repair, and recovery tools. Perfect for troubleshooting hardware issues, recovering data, removing malware, and repairing unbootable systems.

Documentation: https://www.hirensbootcd.org/howtos/

Linux Mint

A user-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, designed to provide an elegant and comfortable desktop experience out of the box. Features the Cinnamon desktop environment and comes with multimedia codecs and essential software pre-installed, making it an excellent choice for Windows users transitioning to Linux.

Documentation: https://linuxmint.com/documentation.php

Puppy Linux

An ultra-lightweight Linux distribution designed to run entirely in RAM, making it incredibly fast and perfect for older hardware or running from USB drives. Despite its small size (typically under 400MB), it includes a full suite of applications for daily computing tasks.

Documentation: https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/

Ubuntu

One of the most popular Linux distributions, known for its stability, extensive software repository, and strong community support. Offers a polished GNOME desktop environment and is backed by Canonical, with regular updates and long-term support (LTS) versions available.

Documentation: https://help.ubuntu.com/