GRUB4DOS Installer is a Windows program that was designed in order to provide users with an easy to use and universal boot loader.

General notes

The intricacies of having multiple OSs installed on a computer is a bit complicated for most users. However, when it comes to such multi-boot systems, it is necessary to remember that they need a good boot loader to function properly.

This software comes into play when you switch on the power of your computer. It will initiate the default OS or offer a list of installed operating systems, so that you are able to choose the one you want to start.

Operation

The boot manager can be launched in a variety of ways. First, you have the option to use the DOS prompt or command line to run the executable directly. Another possibility is to integrate it into the BOOT.INI file. This makes it so it will be automatically triggered upon system startup. Finally, it is possible to incorporate the .exe file into the CONFIG.SYS. The latter method is commonly used when dealing with older editions of Windows.

Additional functions

GRUB4DOS also includes some extra functions besides the ability to boot off through Windows, DOS or Linux. To be exact, it enables booting directly from the MBR partition or a CD. If you would like to create bootable image files, you can use a special tool called Windows Bootable Image Creator.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to select and boot the desired OS;
can be launched in various ways;
it is possible to enable booting directly from a CD or MBR.