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So basically, I'm trying to install rEFInd. I've gotten everything to go successfully besides this part:
Type bcdedit /set {bootmgr} path EFIrefindrefind_x64.efi to set rEFInd as the default EFI boot program. Note that {bootmgr} is entered as such; that's not a notation for a variable. Also, change refind_x64.efi to refind_ia32.efi on systems with 32-bit EFIs. Such computers are rare, and most of them are tablets. Check your Windows bit depth to determine which binary you should use.
In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 the System Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is stored in a file in folder ' Boot'. The full path to this file is 'active partition Boot BCD'. (On UEFI/GPT the full path is 'EFI system partition EFI Microsoft Boot BCD'). If you have installed Windows 10 in dual-boot with a previous version of Windows, Mac or Linux, this is a must have application. EasyBCD 2.3 is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7. A complete tutorial on rebuilding the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store in Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista. The bootrec command is used to rebuild the BCD. BCDBoot creates a new BCD store and initialize the BCD boot-environment files on the system partition, including the Windows Boot Manager, using the%WINDIR% System32 Config BCD-Template file. New in Windows 10: During an upgrade, BCDBoot preserves any other existing boot entries, such as debugsettings, when creating the new store.
I get this:
The parameter is incorrect.
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The exact line I enter is
bcdedit /set {bootmgr} path EFIrefindrefind_x64.efi
I recall this working in earlier versions of Windows, but not here. What should I do?
Please note that EasyUEFI and VisualBCD are both screwing up. Here is a full output of my current BCD:
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3 Answers
You can create a separate boot entry in NVRAM for rEFInd and set it as default (first boot choice) if this is the desired result. This should be possible using your UEFI firmware functionality for setting/creating new UEFI boot entry.
If this is not possible using firmware functionality:
I just changed 'ApplicationPath' for {bootmgr} object using Visual BCD Editor in Windows 10 - 10240.
You have to map EFI System partition(ESP) to drive Z: for example (use diskpart.exe or mountvol.exe) and later use search button when editing ApplicationPath element to select rEFInd executable on ESP - 'EFIrefindrefind_x64.efi'.
('ApplicationDevice' should show Z: or else you will get application exception)
('ApplicationDevice' should show Z: or else you will get application exception)
Windows 10 Boot Bcd Missing
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Edit Bootmgr Windows 10
In Windows 10 you have to quote {bootmgr}. The new line is
Marcel KrügerMarcel Krüger
If you're using PowerShell you need to quote as answered by @zauguin.
Another option would be to use CMD, which is the terminal that the rEFInd author used when writing the guide.
Martín CollMartín Coll