Are you tired of constantly having to navigate through Grub’s menu every time your computer boots up? And let me tell ya, it’s easier than pie (or pizza, if that’s more your style).
First, open up a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or searching for “Terminal” in your application menu. Once you have your trusty command line at the ready, let’s get started!
Step 1: Find out which operating system is currently set as default
To do this, reboot your computer and pay close attention to Grub’s menu. The operating system that appears first is the one that’s currently set as default. Take note of its name or number (if it has one). For example, if you see “Ubuntu” followed by a number like “(0)” or “(1)”, make sure to remember which option corresponds to your desired OS.
Step 2: Edit the GRUB configuration file
Now that we know which operating system is currently set as default, let’s edit its corresponding entry in Grub’s configuration file. To do this, type “sudo nano /etc/grub.d/40_custom” (without quotes) into your terminal window and press Enter. This will open up the 40_custom file using Nano, a popular text editor for Linux.
Step 3: Add the following line to the end of the file:
set default=”
Replace “
set default=”0″
Step 4: Save the changes and exit Nano by pressing Ctrl + X followed by Y. Then press Enter to confirm that you want to save your changes.
Step 5: Update Grub’s configuration file
To apply these changes, run this command in your terminal window: sudo update-grub
This will regenerate the GRUB menu and make sure everything is up to date.
Your desired operating system should now be set as default when your computer boots up. No more navigating through Grub’s menu every time, hooray!
But wait, what if you want to change the boot order of your operating systems? Well, my friend, that’s a whole other story (and tutorial). But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for our next installment: “How to Change GRUB Boot Order Like a Pro”.