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msconfig.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is msconfig.exe

The file msconfig.exe which is also known as the System Configuration Utility belongs to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. The software was made and developed by the Microsoft Corporation. The file msconfig.exe is a tool for troubleshooting and its purpose is to activate and deactivate temporarily the software, Windows services, and device Drivers that works at the Start up of the Operating System. The file can be located in the C: directory and under the Windows folder. The usual file size is 158,208 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the file size may change when installed in different versions of Operating System (OS). Such Operating Systems are Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The file has the ability to record inputs and is digitally signed by the Microsoft company. This means that the file is a trusted file. The file msconfig.exe is not recommended to be remove from the Personal Computer. The program runs when the Operating System is started. The program has the ability to monitor other applications too.

How can I stop msconfig.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msconfig.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down msconfig.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msconfig.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is msconfig.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if msconfig.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if msconfig.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that msconfig.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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