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Grub2Win

Safely dual boot Windows and Linux without touching the Windows MBR.

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Safely dual boot Windows and Linux without touching the Windows MBR.

Grub2Win installs to Windows 8, Windows 7, XP, 2000 or Vista. It boots native, open source GNU grub version 2.00 code. Everything is contained in one 7 MB directory on your Windows C: drive.

The simple Windows GUI and instructions will help you get Grub booting quickly and safely. Messages and help can be displayed in your native language. More Info »

You can select from a nearly unlimited number of OS choices at boot time. Samples for Ubuntu, Suse, Fedora, Mint, Free BSD and Windows are included.

Grub2Win comes with several graphic themes that include boot time animation and scroll bar OS selection.

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Grub2Win was added by piotrex in Jul 2013 and the latest update was made in Nov 2014. The list of alternatives was updated Jan 2018 There is a history of all activites on Grub2Win in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on Grub2Win or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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