Avoid using GRUB during a dual boot setup.
Avoid using GRUB during a dual boot setup.
You’re trying to set up a dual-boot system where Windows is your primary OS but you prefer Linux for occasional use. You want to avoid the GRUB menu each time you boot into Windows, so you’d like to be able to start from the BIOS when switching to Linux.
You can configure the Windows partition as the first boot device in BIOS. But why now? Switching to Grub is recommended. Use the default settings instead of Windows. It would also help to lower the default selection time. On my system it’s set to 3 seconds, while I don’t have a 10-second delay before booting.
Switching to the default Windows option would bypass GRUB entirely or wait 10 seconds before selecting it. You’d prefer to skip GRUB completely since even a brief delay bothers you. The GRUB entry itself is typically placed at the top of the boot priority list when dual-boot is active, ensuring it starts first. I haven’t explored dual-boot setups in over a decade.
Switching to the default setting in the BIOS bypasses Grub. Adjusting Grub to select Windows as the default will only choose it after a specified delay. I also recommended shortening that delay, such as 3 seconds, which gives enough time to pick another option without being too long. The timer pauses when you press a key. Personally, if you don’t plan to use Linux, consider removing it entirely. Frequent BIOS access can be annoying, so it depends on your preferences.
You can simply delete Grub from your Linux setup, but if you prefer, you'll likely need to access the BIOS each time you attempt to run Linux.