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Windows msconfig safe boot equivalent in Linux
Configures boot into rescue mode.
Windows
→
msconfig safe boot
Linux equivalents
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target
Overview
What this command does
Configures boot into rescue mode.
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 rescue target
Configures boot into rescue mode.
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target
Set rescue target
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 systemctl set-default rescue.target
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: msconfig safe boot
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.targetReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target | Set rescue target |
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 systemctl set-default rescue.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo systemctl set-default rescue.target |
Same command on this distribution. |
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