Fixing Windows Boot Order Issue in Dual Booting Pop OS and Windows

Are you facing issues with the boot order while dual booting Pop OS and Windows on your computer? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many users encounter this problem when they install multiple operating systems on their machines. In this article, we will guide you through the process of fixing the Windows boot order issue in dual booting Pop OS and Windows.

Before we begin, let's understand what the boot order issue is. When you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer, the boot order determines which operating system is loaded by default when you start your computer. Sometimes, after installing Pop OS alongside Windows, the boot order gets messed up, and you may find that your computer directly boots into Pop OS without giving you the option to choose Windows.

To fix this issue, we will use a tool called efibootmgr which allows us to manage the EFI boot entries on your system. Follow the steps below to resolve the boot order issue:

Step 1: Boot into Pop OS

Start your computer and let it boot into Pop OS. Once you're in Pop OS, open a terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in the application launcher.

Step 2: Install efibootmgr

In the terminal, type the following command and press Enter to install efibootmgr:

You may be prompted to enter your password. Type your password and press Enter to proceed with the installation. The terminal will download and install the necessary packages.

Step 3: List the EFI boot entries

Once the installation is complete, type the following command and press Enter to list the EFI boot entries:

This command will display a list of boot entries on your system, including Pop OS and Windows. Look for the entry that corresponds to Windows. It will typically have "Windows Boot Manager" or "Microsoft" in its description.

Step 4: Change the boot order

To change the boot order and make Windows the default operating system, you need to modify the boot sequence. In the terminal, type the following command and press Enter:

Replace XXXX, YYYY, ZZZZ with the boot entry numbers you obtained from the previous step. Make sure to put the boot entry number for Windows first in the sequence. For example, if the boot entry number for Windows is 0000, and the boot entry number for Pop OS is 0001, the command would look like this:

Once you've entered the command, press Enter. This will change the boot order and set Windows as the default operating system.

Step 5: Restart your computer

After changing the boot order, it's time to restart your computer and test if the issue has been resolved. Start your computer, and you should now see a boot menu that allows you to choose between Pop OS and Windows. Select Windows, and your computer should boot into the Windows operating system.

Congratulations! You have successfully fixed the Windows boot order issue in dual booting Pop OS and Windows. Now you can easily switch between the two operating systems without any hassle.

If you still face any issues or if the problem persists, you may need to repeat the above steps or seek further assistance from a technical expert.

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