Msconfig

The msconfig.exe file titled with system configuration, is a native Configuration program for Microsoft Windows that can be started using the msconfig command line command. The program allows partial configuration of the system startup and to manage automatic start various programs and system services.

History and Implementation

The automatic start various programs and services could be managed in previous versions of Windows using the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. msconfig will replace these files and provides a graphical interface for the user. The file is provided with the exception of Windows 2000 natively, with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP was functionally extended. The functionality of the program differed slightly within the Windows operating system versions.

Functions

The program offers the user the possibility to set the startup mode of the operating system. Here, a Diagnostic Startup is selected, in which only the most necessary devices and services are loaded; This option is most often used to repair startup problems. Furthermore, the system boot other operating systems can be managed, as can also be a start be made without a graphical user interface ( GUI). A menu item deals with the administration for automatically launching programs and services. Furthermore represents Msconfig program shortcuts for various Windows settings that about UAC or the Windows Security Center.

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