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Windows bcdedit /enum equivalent in Linux
Shows systemd-boot status where systemd-boot is used.
Windows
→
bcdedit /enum
Linux equivalents
bootctl status || grep menuentry /boot/grub/grub.cfg
sudo grubby --info=ALL
bootctl status || grep menuentry /boot/grub/grub.cfg
Overview
What this command does
Shows systemd-boot status where systemd-boot is used.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show boot configuration
Shows systemd-boot status where systemd-boot is used.
bootctl status
Show boot configuration
bootctl --help
Show command help when supported
man bootctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
bootctl status
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: bcdedit /enum
bootctl statusReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
bootctl status | Show boot configuration |
bootctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man bootctl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | systemd-boot or GRUB | bootctl status || grep menuentry /boot/grub/grub.cfg |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Fedora | grubby / GRUB | sudo grubby --info=ALL |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | systemd-boot or GRUB | bootctl status || grep menuentry /boot/grub/grub.cfg |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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