Bootloader not found for Windows in Mint installation.

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LilStege
Member

205

04-11-2023, 03:43 PM

You just set up Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 on a separate partition and placed the bootloader on dev/sda. Windows isn't showing up in the boot options when you power on. Your BIOS lists Linux as first priority and Windows as secondary, but changing this should let you boot into Windows. Both systems are functioning properly. To fix this, you need to adjust the boot order in your BIOS so Windows appears as the first option.

LilStege

04-11-2023, 03:43 PM #1

BlastDu06
Member

04-11-2023, 11:51 PM

Place the Windows partition in a suitable location, then install the "os-prober" package. After installation, execute grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

BlastDu06

04-11-2023, 11:51 PM #2

Place the Windows partition in a suitable location, then install the "os-prober" package. After installation, execute grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

SpartaPringles
Junior Member

04-12-2023, 06:22 AM

I enjoy installing Linux on a secondary storage, then launching from that drive for Windows and Drive 1. Additionally, during a fresh Windows installation the bootloader won't replace the Linux one.

SpartaPringles

04-12-2023, 06:22 AM #3

I enjoy installing Linux on a secondary storage, then launching from that drive for Windows and Drive 1. Additionally, during a fresh Windows installation the bootloader won't replace the Linux one.

catarinabernas
Member

04-12-2023, 02:19 PM

How?

catarinabernas

04-12-2023, 02:19 PM #4

How?

westy801
Member

04-12-2023, 04:15 PM

That’s a solid suggestion, but I’m avoiding doing everything at once.

westy801

04-12-2023, 04:15 PM #5

That’s a solid suggestion, but I’m avoiding doing everything at once.

Gryzzly13
Junior Member

04-18-2023, 04:45 PM

Access the drive via its partition name or open it directly from your file manager.

Gryzzly13

04-18-2023, 04:45 PM #6

Access the drive via its partition name or open it directly from your file manager.

winnerplay25
Senior Member

477

04-22-2023, 10:09 AM

I resolved the issue with os-prober and update-grub. It now shows up in the list and everything functions properly.

winnerplay25

04-22-2023, 10:09 AM #7

I resolved the issue with os-prober and update-grub. It now shows up in the list and everything functions properly.