Hkboot 2022
┌─────────────────────────────────┐
│ Partition 1 — Ventoy (exFAT) │ ← ISO files stored here
│ Size: Remainder of disk │
│ Label: VTOY │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Partition 2 — EFI System │ ← GRUB EFI binary
│ Size: 32 MB │
│ Label: VTOY_EFI │
├─────────────────────────────────┤
│ Partition 3 — VTOY_EXT │ ← Ventoy core files
│ Size: 32 MB │
└─────────────────────────────────┘
HKBoot is a custom USB bootable toolkit widely used in the Hong Kong tech community for system deployment, diagnostics, and rescue operations. This guide covers creating, modifying, and maintaining an HKBoot-style 2022 environment from scratch.
If Windows crashes with INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE, booting into HKBoot 2022’s WinPE gives full access to the file system. You can copy critical documents to an external drive.
sudo wipefs -a "$USB_DEV" sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" mklabel gpt sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" mkpart primary 1MiB 33MiB sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" set 1 boot on sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" set 1 esp on sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" mkpart primary 33MiB 65MiB sudo parted -s "$USB_DEV" mkpart primary 65MiB 100%
EFI_PART="$USB_DEV1" EXT_PART="$USB_DEV2" DATA_PART="$USB_DEV3"
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, traditional conferences often fall into a predictable rhythm: slide decks, coffee breaks, and polite Q&A sessions. But every so often, an event disrupts the status quo. HKBoot 2022 was that disruption.
Held in the heart of Hong Kong, HKBoot isn't just another infosec gathering. It is an intensive, hands-on, "bootcamp-style" training event designed to push blue teams, red teams, and threat hunters to their absolute limits. While the event has run for several years, the 2022 edition stood out for its renewed focus on supply chain attacks, cloud forensics, and the unique geopolitical security challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region. hkboot 2022
If you missed it, here is your deep dive into the drills, the tools, and the takeaways from HKBoot 2022.
HKBoot 2022 wasn't perfect. The Wi-Fi dropped during the keynote (a classic Hong Kong conference curse), and the coffee ran out by 3 PM on Day 2. But in terms of morale and signal-to-noise ratio, it was a solid win.
If 2021 was about hype and 2023 is about survival, 2022 was about the pivot. See you all next year—hopefully with better Wi-Fi.
Did you attend HKBoot 2022? Let me know if I missed your favorite panel in the comments below.
PS: If you meant a different "HKBoot" (like a specific software bootloader or a university orientation), please clarify and I will rewrite this entirely HKBoot is a custom USB bootable toolkit widely
HKBoot 2022 is a rebuild of the original HKBoot 2017 toolkit created by Hoàng Khiển
, updated by the community to support modern hardware while maintaining compatibility for legacy systems. It is a "MultiBoot" utility used to create rescue USB drives for system troubleshooting, partition management, and OS installation. Mực in Phụng Hoàng Key Features Multi-Platform Support : Includes Mini Windows 10/11 Mini Windows XP (specifically for older G31/G41 motherboards). Updated Toolset : Integrates modern versions of essential utilities like: Terabyte Image 3.38 for system imaging. WinNT Setup 3.9.0 for Windows installation. CPU-Z 1.9.1 for hardware monitoring. Partition Compatibility : Supports both Legacy (BIOS) boot modes. Mực in Phụng Hoàng Installation Guide
To create a bootable USB using HKBoot 2022, follow these steps based on community rebuild guides found on sites like Phunghoang.net Prepare the USB Drive Use a tool like to manage your USB partitions.
Create two partitions: one small partition (approx. 3GB) named and a larger partition named for storing personal files and software. Copy Boot Files Extract the downloaded HKBoot 2022 package. Copy all files from the Boot Partition folder to the partition on your USB. Add Applications In Bootice, set the partition to "Accessible". folder from the downloaded package to the partition. Booting into HKBoot Connect the USB to the target PC and restart. Press the boot menu key (often ) to select the USB drive as the primary boot device. Mực in Phụng Hoàng Troubleshooting Tips UEFI Issues
: If the drive isn't recognized on a UEFI-based PC, ensure "Secure Boot" is disabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings. Missing Apps Linux live ISOs
: If the software tools do not appear after booting, verify that the folder was correctly copied to the partition. Microsoft Learn for the 2022 rebuild or a list of alternative rescue kits like NHV-Boot or DLC Boot? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more HKBoot 2022 MultiBoot Bản Rebuild từ Hoàng Khiển
Title: HKBoot 2022: Breaking Down Hong Kong’s Premier Bootcamp for Security Professionals
Published: March 15, 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutes
| Aspect | Detail | |---|---| | Base | Ventoy + GRUB2 menu system | | Target | UEFI + Legacy BIOS (dual boot) | | Payloads | WinPE, Linux live ISOs, DOS tools, cloning tools | | Custom Layer | Preseed/AutoUnattend scripts, branding, theme |
The attendee "swag bag" was a USB drive (encrypted, of course) containing a custom ISO. Here are three tools that got the most buzz:
Attendee quote: "I've used Sysmon for years. The HKBoot config file made me realize I was blind to 30% of my network traffic." – Senior Analyst, Regional Bank

