I'm having an issue with my GRUB boot sequence after installing Fedora alongside Windows 11. I want to set it up so that Windows is the second option in the GRUB menu, right after the latest Fedora kernel version. Most of the tutorials I find only talk about changing the default boot entry, which isn't quite what I'm looking for. Is there a way to rearrange the boot sequence in GRUB to achieve this?
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Check out a tool called grub-customizer! It lets you change some GRUB settings via a GUI, and I believe it can help you rearrange the boot order. You might find it in your package manager, or you can edit the grub config file directly. Also, for more detailed guidance, you can refer to the [official GRUB manual here](https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/os-dev-manuals/grub.pdf).
One simple solution is to remove the old kernels that Fedora keeps. I’m not a Fedora expert, but I really don’t see a reason to keep three old kernel versions hanging around. It could make managing your boot options much easier!
If you're using grub-mkconfig (or update-grub), it automatically generates the grub.cfg, which might not allow you to set the boot order directly. However, you can manually edit the GRUB configuration file for full control over the menu entries and their order.
Just a heads-up, though, it's generally recommended to be cautious with grub-customizer, especially on Fedora. It can be pretty buggy since Fedora uses Grubby to manage GRUB’s setup.