Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Question 1

System Configuration - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 1

• Manage boot processes, startup, services, etc.

* Control Panel / Administrative tools - msconfig.exe

Question 2

General tab - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 2

• Control the startup process - Normal, Diagnostic, Selective

Question 3

Boot tab - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 3

• Control the boot location
• Advanced options - Number of processors, maximum memory, etc.
• Boot options - Safe boot, GUI, create a log file, base video

Question 4

Services tab - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 4

• Enable and disable Windows services

* Determine what starts during boot

Question 5

Startup tab - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 5

• Manage what programs start with a Windows login

* Has moved to the Task Manager in Windows 8/8.1

Question 6

Tools tab - Using Windows System Configuration (msconfig)

Answer 6

• Easy access to popular administrative tools

* UAC settings, System Information, Computer Management, etc.