What does chain loading in boot loader mean? I am looking for a simple explanation.
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Assuming your just asking what it is.
Chainloading is when a boot loader loads another boot loader to begin the boot process.
For example When using GRUB (short for GNU GRand Unified Bootloader), a boot loader package from the GNU Project with a Linux/Windows dual boot setup, with GRUB being installed on the Master Boot Record it must load the Windows Boot Loader to boot Windows.
Boots to Grub
- Boot into Linux
or
Chainload the Windows Boot Loader / Then
- Windows Boot Loader
- Boots into Windows
More Info can be found here.
