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How to Add Windows 11 to GRUB in Just a Few Quick Steps
Updating GRUB via the Terminal may be the fastest solution
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Updated onMarch 4, 2024
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GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader) is the bootloader that allows you to choose between different operating systems installed on your computer when you start it up. It provides a menu that lists all the available operating systems, and you can select the one you want to boot into.
However, when you install a new operating system, it may not appear in the GRUB menu. This can happen if the new operating system wasn’t set up to work with GRUB during installation or the bootloader was overwritten.
This article will explain why GRUB may not show Windows 11 and how you can add it to the GRUB menu in just a few steps.
Why is GRUB not showing Windows 11?
There are a few different reasons why Windows 11 may not be showing up in the GRUB menu.
If Windows 11 is not showing up in the GRUB menu, you can add it by editing the GRUB configuration file and adding an entry for Windows 11. Below we outline the steps you must take.
How can I add Windows 11 to the GRUB menu?
1. Update GRUB
This will update the GRUB configuration file and scan all partitions on your hard drive to detect operating systems that aren’t listed in the GRUB menu.
2. Manually add a GRUB entry
It is important to note that some details may vary depending on your specific system configuration. However, back up your current GRUB configuration before making any changes. Also, select the proper partition and drive to avoid boot problems.
Note that there are different related issues users have faced, includingGRUB rescueas well asdeleted GRUB, but we covered them in other guides.
Let us know in the comments below what worked for you.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
