Why is msconfig not working?

The “msconfig stopped responding” error may be due to a dirty file system, virus infection, corrupt windows files, or insufficient access rights to run the msconfig utility (administrator access rights are required).

How do I restore msconfig exe?

1. Press “Ctrl-Alt-Del” and then select the “Power” button on the bottom right.
2. Select “Troubleshoot” from the Startup Options menu and then click “Advanced Options.”
3. Click “System Restore” and then follow the on-screen instructions to choose your operating system and administrator account.

How do I enable msconfig services?

Restore startup items and services

1. Quit all applications.
2. Choose Start > Run, and type msconfig in the Open box. Then, select OK.
3. Choose the General tab, and select Normal Startup.
4. Deselect any items that you wrote down in Step 3 above.
5. Select OK, and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Where is msconfig file located?

In all Windows versions, the System Configuration tool is actually an executable file called msconfig.exe, which is found in the “C:WindowsSystem32” folder. If you want, you can open the tool by double-clicking or double-tapping on this executable file.

Why can’t I select normal startup?

If Normal startup reverts to Selective startup as MSCONFIG cannot select or save settings after reboot, then try this: Type MSConfig in the Run prompt (Win +R) and press the Enter key. Switch to the Boot tab. Restart the computer, and now everything should boot normally.

Where is advanced troubleshooting settings?

Get to safe mode from Settings:

• Open Recovery settings.
• Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
• After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
• After your PC restarts again, select the startup setting you want to use.

How do I run msconfig in repair mode?

Use the keyboard shortcut “Windows Key + R” and the “Run” window will open. In the text box, write “msconfig” and press Enter or OK and the MsConfig window will open. You can also open the Run window from the shortcuts menu in the bottom left corner.

Does persistence module need to run at startup?

The persistence module is loaded during Windows startup, but is not essential for the operation of Windows or the video card. The application is launched to make custom configurations to the graphics card software. The persistence module can cause problems with your other display calibration software, however.

How do I check startup process?

Step 1: Click on the Windows Start button, and in the Search Programs text box, type MSConfig. Your System Configuration console will open after this. Step 2: Click the tab labeled Startup. A new window will open up where you can see all your computer programs installed as startup options.

What does msconfig exe do?

The Microsoft System Configuration (msconfig) tool is a Microsoft software application used to change configuration settings, such as which software opens with Windows. It contains several useful tabs: General, Boot, Services, Startup, and Tools.

What is a normal startup?

“Normal startup”: meaning that Windows starts as is, with ALL the installed startup items, drivers, and services. This mode should be selected by default on most Windows devices, except when you have already made some changes to what drivers, services or apps are loaded at boot time.

How do I access startup settings?

In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, tap or click Troubleshoot. Tap or click Startup Settings. If you don’t see Startup Settings, tap or click Advanced options, and then tap or click Startup Settings. Tap or click Restart, and then wait while your computer restarts.

Why do I get Windows cannot find MSConfig error?

When I went to Start -> Run, and typed MSCONFIG into the box, I got the unexpected error message: Windows cannot find ‘msconfig’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.

When was msconfig.exe released for Windows Vista?

EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category. Msconfig.exe was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System.

How to fix missing or corrupt msconfig.exe files?

Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt msconfig.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10): In the search box, type ” cmd ” but DO NOT PRESS “ENTER”. Press and hold ” CTRL-Shift ” on your keyboard while pressing ” ENTER “. You’ll be prompted with a permission dialog box.

Why is there no listing under MSConfig boot?

The computer now boots up. However, I have now noticed that there is no listing under the MSConfig boot tab. Also, I don’t know if System Restore is working – under C:, it says (Missing). See attached screenshots. I am not sure what to do now.