BootloaderEinträge

BootloaderEinträge, often abbreviated as boot entries, are essential components of a computer's boot process. They are records stored in non-volatile memory, typically the BIOS or UEFI firmware, that tell the system which operating systems are available for booting and where to find them. When a computer starts up, the firmware initializes hardware and then consults these boot entries to determine the next steps.

Each boot entry usually contains information such as the device type (e.g., hard drive, USB drive, network boot), the partition containing the operating system's bootloader, and specific boot parameters. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) has a more sophisticated boot manager that stores entries in a dedicated partition on the boot drive, offering greater flexibility and security compared to older BIOS systems.

Users can often access and modify boot entries through the system's firmware setup utility, allowing them to change the boot order or add new operating systems. This capability is crucial for dual-booting or recovering a system when the primary bootloader becomes corrupted. The exact appearance and management of boot entries vary significantly depending on the firmware implementation.