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Windows bcdedit /set default equivalent in Linux
Sets the default GRUB boot entry.
Windows
→
bcdedit /set default
Linux equivalents
sudo grub-set-default 0
sudo grub-set-default 0
sudo grub-set-default 0
Overview
What this command does
Sets the default GRUB boot entry.
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
Set default boot entry
Sets the default GRUB boot entry.
sudo grub-set-default 0
Set default boot entry
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo grub-set-default 0
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: bcdedit /set default
sudo grub-set-default 0Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo grub-set-default 0 | Set default boot entry |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | 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 | same command | sudo grub-set-default 0 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo grub-set-default 0 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo grub-set-default 0 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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