Windows
Linux
System & Storage
Boot
Windows msconfig boot equivalent in Linux
Shows the default systemd target.
Windows
→
msconfig boot
Linux equivalents
systemctl get-default
systemctl get-default
systemctl get-default
Overview
What this command does
Shows the default systemd target.
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 default boot target
Shows the default systemd target.
systemctl get-default
Show default boot target
systemctl --help
Show command help when supported
man systemctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
systemctl get-default
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: msconfig boot
systemctl get-defaultReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
systemctl get-default | Show default boot target |
systemctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man systemctl | 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 | systemctl get-default |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | systemctl get-default |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | systemctl get-default |
Same command on this distribution. |
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