Change boot order in Windows 8 (UEFI)

If you use the Windows 8 Boot Manager (UEFI), you can easily change the boot order. We show you how this works in this practical tip.

Change order in Windows 8 boot manager

If you set up Windows 8 on your computer, your own boot manager will also be installed automatically. This usually starts Windows 8 automatically, even if you have installed other operating systems. However, you can easily change the order of the boot manager.

1. Start your computer as usual and boot Windows 8.
2. Switch to desktop mode.
3. Press the key combination [WINDOWS] + [R]. The "Run dialog" should appear.
4. Enter "msconfig" in the new dialog and confirm your entry by pressing the [Enter] key.
5. Switch to the "Start" tab.
6. In the table you will find all operating systems that the Windows 8 boot manager also recognizes.
7. Select the desired operating system from the list and click on "As default".
8. Save the settings with a click on "Apply" and close the window. At the next start, the boot manager will automatically start your selected operating system.

Tip: Also read how you can change the boot order in the BIOS of your mainboard.