Win2grub
win2grub --set-next \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64.efi Your machine will boot straight into the GRUB menu. From there, pick your Linux distro.
We’ve all been there. You’re deep in a Windows session—maybe gaming or editing a video—and you need to switch to Linux for some coding or server work. win2grub
The win2grub way: One command. Restart. Linux. win2grub --set-next \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64
Disclaimer: This post describes a hypothetical tool for illustrative purposes. Always back up your EFI partition before modifying boot entries. bcdedit is powerful; run as Administrator. You’re deep in a Windows session—maybe gaming or
# save as `to-linux.bat` @echo off win2grub --set-next \EFI\ubuntu\grubx64.efi shutdown /r /t 5 (Runs the command and restarts in 5 seconds. Cancel with shutdown /a ) Did you accidentally delete GRUB? No problem. win2grub can also set Windows Boot Manager as the default:
Let me introduce you to my new favorite dual-booting companion: . What is win2grub ? win2grub is a lightweight script/tool for Windows that bridges the gap between the Windows Boot Manager and the GRUB bootloader. Instead of fighting your UEFI/BIOS for boot priority, win2grub sets the next boot to go directly to GRUB.