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Fix Windows Bootloader from Linux: 3 Simple Methods
You can fix the Windows 10 bootloader right from the terminal
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Due to the aggressive and territorial nature of Windows 10, problems like this will often emerge. That’s why installing Windows 10 beforeinstalling Linux in a dual-boot modeis advised. And you can also fix the Windows bootloader from Linux.
Linux is much less intrusive and won’t damage Windows 10 bootloader. Despite that, things can still go wrong after major updates. If that happens, you can fix it with Linux (Ubuntu).
How to repair Windows 10 bootloader errors from Linux?
1. Use the Boot Repair utility on Ubuntu
Let’s start with the simplest method to fix the Windows bootloader from Linux. Probably knowingly, Ubuntu comes with a small utility calledBoot Repairwhich fixes Windows 10 bootloader corruption upon running.
You’ll need to have the latest version of bootable Ubuntu mounted on your USB drive. After that, you’ll need to install the utility and, without meddling in the Terminal, repair the Windows 10 bootloader.
2. Use Terminal
The second method relies on the Syslinux run through the Terminal. You’ll need to run a batch of commands to install and utilize Syslinux to fix the Windows 10 bootloader.
3. Use LILO
The final method utilizesLILO (Linux Loader), a small program responsible for managing dual boot. The procedure is similar to the previous one, at least for the unaccustomed eye.
If the previous two steps weren’t working for you (the first one should resolve bootloader issues),LILOis certainly a handy alternative.
If you’re still having trouble after going through all the solutions above, we recommend using athird-party toolto repair your PC and keep it healthy.
Hopefully, you managed to resolve the issue with the Windows 10 bootloader. We encourage you to tell us which fix worked in the comment below.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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