EasyBCD

EasyBCD is a comprehensive system maintenance utility to allow the running of multiple operating systems on a single machine, creating multiboot environment. It allows control over the Windows BCD bootloader, offering virtual booting using USB devices, Virtual disks, disk images, and so on, regardless of whether the operating system is old or new.

The app offers configuration for dual boot between two Windows operating systems, macOS, BSD, Ubuntu, and Linux. You can easily access all features that are perfectly arranged on the left menu of the screen. 

What is EasyBCD?

EasyBCD, developed by NeoSmart Technologies, falls under the Internet category and is freeware software. The versatile utility allows you to manage and customize the startup process and bootloader, simplifying the configuration of boot options, operating systems, and boot entries. 

The app is also equipped with multiple advanced features, including Windows Kernel debugging, setting up a large testing environment, entire OD partition duplication, old XP partition, and so on. You can also reset the BCD configuration, and even recreate or repair boot files using the Backup/Repair utilities. 

EasyBCD Features

User-friendly Interface

The user-friendly interface offers straightforward layout that offers all essential tools on the left-hand menu. However, extra utilities are available within the ‘Useful Utilities’ option. It offers intuitive configuration, editing, and repair processes for stored Windows Configuration Data (BCD). A quick toggle is available for switching between an overview of installed operating systems and a detailed debug mode. You will find some pre-installed utilities, including EasyBCD Power Console, and it is also possible to install iReboot, Easy USB Creator, Easy Windows Recovery CDs, and the Windows Product Key Tool. 

Settings Configuration

The configuration of basic settings is also easy and simple, as to tweak the current boot entries makes possible the changing of Safe Mode type. It also allows limiting Windows to use only a certain number of CPUs. Likewise, multi-mode support allows you to select any mode for running the operating system, including Kernel-Debug Mode or SOS/Verbose-Boot Mode. In addition, the adjustment for the time needed to complete the default OS boot is possible through the EasyBCD Community Edition. You can set it according to user input while disabling this timeout. 

Dual-boot Setups

You will capable of adding entries for various operating systems on an exclusive device, as the app offers supports for multi-OS configurations as well as dual-boot setups. No need of any manual intervention, or even a complex setup procedure, instead access to multiple systems, creating boot menus between multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and so on. Moreover, the ‘Useful Utilities' section is for displaying the additional tools. So, you will be capable of handling several management options within an exclusive instance. However, it loads only standard Windows tools, including Control Panel, System Restore, or System Information. 

Edit Boot Menu

It is another core feature, offering lot of interesting features for the ease of users to make changes as according to their preferences, such as changing of operating systems order that are already booted. You can select the default system, as well as the language you understand and can continue more reliably. The default timeout is 30 seconds, which you can change, or let the boot menu itself. It is the best option, especially for managing two installed operating systems on a single computer.

Awesome Troubleshooting

In case of multiple errors while booting, the app also offers a troubleshooting facility. It can help to manage multiple boot issues, such as repairing of boot records, recovering of bootloader settings, specifically during system failures or startup issues. Moreover, it offers diagnostic tools, built-in utilities, and recovery features for fixing common boot problems, restoring system functionality, and even maintaining boot reliability on your Windows systems.

Add Input Tab

The stunning functionality makes it possible to create a new boot method within a few seconds. You need only to select the operating system for creating new entry, and next select the media for booting, such as disk image, ISO, WinPE, floppy disk, or BIOS extensions. After completing all changes, simply click the green button and easily add a new entry to the list. By default, the new entry will appear at the bottom of the boot list. 

Advanced Configuration

Beyond basic settings configuration, you will also find the Advanced Settings tab. It is a useful option used for enabling as well as disabling additional boot options for each operating system. It also helps to manage system partitions, changing in driver letters, boot options configuration for external drives, custom boot profiles creation, and fine-tuning system startup parameters. You are also capable of limiting the number of cores, allowing Windows to use as you want. The advanced configuration is possible, in case when the users exactly know what they are doing, otherwise, it can damage the installation of the operating system. 

Pros

• Allows you to install various types of operating systems
• Simple, fast, and user-friendly interface
• Supports multi-OS boot configuration
• Dual-boot setups
• Free to use and cross-platform capability
• Offers backup and repair options
• Create a new boot method within seconds

Cons

• Lack of official support for Mac and Linux
• Requires a steep learning curve