When an OS is installed on a system, by default, the OS downloaded the latest will get priority, whether it be Windows, Ubuntu, or another. Not to worry, though; we have you covered. This article will allow you to change boot order while dual booting. We shall use the Windows 10 and Ubuntu operating systems in this guide, but these steps can be repeated for every OS, granted if it’s a version of Windows, a version of Linux, or Neogrub. We shall look at two methods for Switching Boot Order while dual booting.
Method# 1 – Changing Boot Order Using Windows
To tweak Boot configuration data, we need to utilize a program named EasyBCD. It is free software. So download, install it, and follow these steps:
- Go to your browser and visit the EasyBCD website.
- Go to the section labeled “Select the best solution for your needs” to find the download option.
- Click Register under the Non-Commercial section.
- Put down the necessary details and press the Download button. The download should commence.
- Allow the program to change your computer and continue.
- Find the Edit Boot Menu section from the menu on your left.
- The box on your right should show you the installed Operating Systems on your computer.
- Select the Operating System and move it up or down to the required sequence using the arrow keys on the top of the box containing the Operating System names.
- Press on Save Settings after you are done tweaking the position of the Operating Systems.
If You Didn’t See Operating Systems
- Go to the section labeled Add New Entry.
- Click on the Windows section in the Operating Systems section.
- You should see a Type field. Select your version of Windows.
- Write the name of the OS in the name section and Select the Drive that contains it.
- Add the Operating System to the boot menu using the green plus icon on the bottom right corner of the Operating Systems section.
- Now, you can edit the boot menu as instructed beforehand.
For Linux Operating Systems not listed
- Go to the section labeled Add New Entry.
- Click on the Linux/BSD section in the Operating Systems section.
- You should see a Type field. Select your version of Linux.
- Write the name of the OS in the name section and Select the Drive that contains it.
- Add the Operating System to the boot menu using the green plus icon on the bottom right corner of the Operating Systems section.
- Now, you can edit the boot menu as instructed beforehand.
Method# 2 – Changing Boot Order Using Ubuntu
Editing the Grub File is required to change the Boot Order in Ubuntu. Unfortunately, if you manage to make a mistake while editing this file manually, you can cripple your entire operating system.
So it is recommended that you do this by the automatic method. We suggest using a program named Grub Customizer to do this job. Follow these sets of instructions:
- Open the terminal by any means.
- Add Grub customizer to your repository by entering the following command:
- To update your repository reference, put in this command:
- Installing Grub Customizer will require this command:
- After the installation finishes, look for Grub Customizer in your applications menu.
- Simply select the OS from the list and change the sequence by pressing the appropriate arrow up top.
- Click on save when you are satisfied with the order.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install grub-customizer
That is all for our How To Switch Boot Order Whilst Dual Booting Guide. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC, then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.