How to Replace GRUB With Windows Boot Manager
When you dual-boot a Linux distro alongside Windows, the installer sets up a bootloader, generally GRUB, to ensure there are no conflicts between the two operating systems during the boot-up processes.
Sign up forfree
Forgot your password?
Create an account
*Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number
By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you’re able to opt-out any time.
1. Change the Boot Priority Order in UEFI Menu
An easy way to boot from Windows Boot Manager instead of GRUB is to simply head over to the UEFI settings of your motherboard and switch up the boot priority order.
Generally, during boot, you can press theF12orDeletekey toopen up the UEFI control center. There you should find a specific setting where the boot hierarchy is laid out.
You should find GRUB on top, followed by Windows Boot Manager. Simply exchange their positions by dragging or any means necessary (it differs from one motherboard to another).
Once you’re done with switching their positions, simply save the changes and exit out of the UEFI settings panel. You should now be booting from Windows Boot Loader.
2. Add Linux to Windows Boot Manager Using EasyBCD
EasyBCD is a free software that helps you take control of your system’s boot process by allowing you to modify bootloader settings. It is a very potent and effective tool, so much so that we recommend using it as a last resort. You can accidentally end up corrupting your system’s boot process if you aren’t familiar with the technical side of things.
Download:EasyBCD(commercial edition available)
Here’s how to replace GRUB with Windows Boot Manager using EasyBCD:
Restart your PC, and you should find your Linux distro added to Windows Boot Manager. Now you should be able to boot into either of your installed OSes from there.
Now You Can Boot From Windows Boot Manager Instead of GRUB
Following the aforementioned steps should help you set up your dual-boot system to boot from Windows Boot Manager instead of the GRUB bootloader. While dual-booting has its advantages, it does bear some risks that can affect performance in the long run.
Dual booting Windows and Linux can boost productivity, but can introduce risks and issues that affect performance.
These plugins will make you wonder why you used Photoshop in the first place.
Some subscriptions are worth the recurring cost, but not these ones.
It saves me hours and keeps my sanity intact.
The fix was buried in one tiny toggle.
Not all true crime is about hacking, slashing, and gore.
