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WinToLinux 1.1.0, published by Anton Palgunov, is a lightweight Windows utility designed to streamline the transition from Windows to Linux by directly editing the UEFI boot order so that the chosen Linux distribution starts on the next reboot. Intended for dual-boot workstations, development rigs, and QA labs that frequently switch operating systems, the application exposes only the essential UEFI variables needed to reorder boot entries, eliminating the customary sequence of key presses, BIOS navigation, and manual entry shuffling. Instead, the user selects the desired Linux bootloader from a list detected by the program, confirms the change, and reboots; the system then starts Linux once without permanently altering the default boot sequence, so Windows remains the standard environment until another switch is requested. Because the tool writes only the temporary “next boot” variable rather than persistent firmware settings, it avoids the risk of locking the user out of either OS and requires no additional bootloader configuration or GRUB customization. The single-window interface displays all detected UEFI entries alongside their friendly names, making it equally suitable for novice dual-boot owners, kernel developers who compile and test on bare metal, and help-desk technicians who must cycle multiple machines into Linux for maintenance. Version 1.1.0 is the first and only public release, offering 64-bit executable compatibility with Windows 8 and later on UEFI-class 2 or 3 hardware. WinToLinux is categorized under System Utilities / Boot Manager. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources (e.g. winget), always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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