How to open msconfig in windows 7. Windows system configuration

Despite the fact that Microsoft marketers are tearing their hair out on their bottoms, assuring users that their next new operating system is simply superb and does not have a single flaw or jamb and does not require absolutely any additional configuration, few people believe them.

Moreover, practice shows that Windows operating systems are like Russian cars: in order to drive it normally and not to fail for a long time, you still need to tinker!



Let's not remember the jambs of Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, Vista - they are already in the past, let's look at "tuning" for the Windows 7 operating system. So, a few tips:

1. How to increase the boot speed of the operating system Windows 7 for multi-core processors

1. Open dialog menu Start -> Run(or press the key combination Win+R);
2. Enter the command in the line msconfig and press OK;;
4. Press Extra options;



5. Check the box next to the value Number of processors;
6. Select the number of cores of your processor in the activated drop-down menu (Default 1);
7. It is not recommended to set a value less than the actual number of cores of your processor, since the system may continue to use the number of cores you specified even after the download is completed;
8. Click OK and restart your computer;
9. It is recommended to enable (set to value Enabled) in the BIOS, the ACPI APIC Support function (entering the BIOS is usually done by pressing the Delete key, immediately after the computer starts booting). This feature is located in the Power tab.

2. Speed ​​Up Windows 7 Boot - Automatic Login:

If you want to speed up the Windows 7 boot process, then you can set up automatic logon. This opportunity is created for those situations when the computer is used by one person. By setting up automatic login, you will not need to enter a password every time your operating system boots.
To set up automatic login in Windows 7, you need to do the following:
1. Press Win + R on the keyboard (or the Run item in the Start menu);
2. In the window that appears, enter control userpasswords2 and press Input;
3. In the window User Accounts on the bookmark Users highlight your account and uncheck the " Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer";
4. Press apply;
5. In the opened window Automatically Log On there will be three fields - user name, Password and Confirm Password;

6. Enter your password in the fields Password and Confirm Password;

After rebooting the system, you will no longer need to enter your password, and the login to Windows will occur automatically;
P.S. Sometimes a side effect of this setting is possible: after a reboot, the quick launch bar - " Quick Launch" is not saved - after the restart it is not.



3. Unlock 5 additional themes for Windows 7:

1. Go to the folder %windir%\Globalization\MCT. Attention! This folder is hidden by default, you must allow hidden folders to be shown!

2. Click successively on each topic:

%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-AU\Theme\AU.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-CA\Theme\CA.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-G B\Theme\GB.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-US\Theme\US.theme%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-ZA\Theme\ZA.theme

4. List of Windows programs launched in the Run dialog box:

The Run dialog box is used in Windows to open a program, folder, or document. It allows you to create a task to run with administrator rights. The most famous commands executed in the Run window are cmd (Command Prompt) and regedit (Registry Editor). Knowing the exact name of the command, you can run any system application or Windows snap-in.
The Run dialog menu is launched either Start -> Run, or by pressing the keyboard Win+R.
To execute a command, enter its name and press Enter.



Russian element name	English element name	Team
Ftp protocol (command line)	ftp-protocol (command prompt)	ftp
Iexpress Wizard (not translated)	Express Wizard	iexpress
Internet Explorer	Internet Explorer	iexplore
Paint	Paint	mspaint
Windows Firewall	Windows Firewall	firewall.cpl
wordpad	wordpad	write
ODBC Data Source Administrator	ODBC Data Source Administrator	odbcad32
Administration	Administrative Tools	control admintools
Backup and restore	Backup and Restore	sdclt
Notebook	Notepad	notepad
	Turn Windows features on or off	OptionalFeatures.exe
System Restore	System Restore	rstrui
Log out	Log Out Of Windows	log off
Date and time	date and time	timedate.cpl
Disk Defragmenter	Disk Defragmenter	dfrgui
Authorization Manager	Authorization Manager	azman.msc
Windows Task Manager	Windows Task Manager	taskmgr
Driver Check Manager	Driver Verifier Manager	verifier
Device Manager	device manager	devmgmt.msc
Device Manager	device manager	hdwwiz.cpl
Additional hours	Additional Clocks	controltimedate.cpl,1
Shut down Windows	Shuts Down Windows	shutdown /s
Notes	sticky notes	Sticky Not
Windows account database protection	Securing the Windows Account Database	syskey
Sound	sound	mmsys.cpl
Sounds (sound scheme)	Sounds (sound theme)	controlmmsys.cpl,2
sound recording	sound recorder	sound recorder
gaming devices	Game Controllers	joy.cpl
Security Hardware Initialization for TPM	Initialize the TMP security hardware	TpmInit
Screen Color Calibration	Display Color Calibration	dccw
Calculator	calculator	calc
Command line	Command Prompt	cmd
Windows Components	Windows Features	OptionalFeatures
Management Console(MMC)	Microsoft Management Console	mmc
system configuration	System Configuration	msconfig
Local Security Policy	Local Security Policy	secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups	Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
Windows Image Upload Wizard	Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard	wiaacmgr
Share Creation Wizard	Create A Shared Folder Wizard	shrpubw
Device Driver Installation Wizard	Driver Package Installer	dpinst
Hardware Setup Wizard	Add Hardware Wizard	hdwwiz
Volume Mixer	sound volume	sndvol
Resource Monitor	resource monitor	resmon
Setting program access and defaults	Set Program Access and Computer Defaults	control appwiz.cpl,3
Setting up User Account Control	User Account Control Settings	UserAccountControlSettings
Scissors	Snipping Tool	snipping tool
Shared Folders	Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
Disk Cleanup	Disk Cleanup Utility	cleanmgr
Control Panel	control panel	control
Folder "Fonts"	Fonts Folder	fonts
Downloads folder	"Download" Folder	Downloads
Folders settings	Folder Options	control folders
Restart Windows	shutdown /r
Transferring Printers	Printer Migration	PrintBrmUi
Pen and touch devices	Pen and Touch	TabletPC.cpl
Personalization	Personalization	control desktop
Task Scheduler	Task Scheduler	control schedules
Remote Desktop Connection	Remote Desktop Connection	mstsc
Getting Programs	Get Programs	control appwiz.cpl,1
Check disk	Check Disk Utility	chkdsk
Checking and restoring system files	System File Checker (Scan and Repair)	sfc /scannow
File Signature Verification	File Signature Verification	sigverif
Conductor	windows explorer	explorer
Explorer: C:\	Windows Explorer: C:\	\
Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	.
Explorer: C:\Users\	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\	..
DiskPart Program	Disk Partition Manager	diskpart
Programs and Features	Programs and Features	appwiz.cpl
Event Viewer	event viewer	eventvwr.msc
Screen resolution	Screen Resolution	desk.cpl
Character editor	Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Local Group Policy Editor	Local Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedit
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedt32
Fax cover page editor	Fax Cover Sheet Editor	fxscover
Resulting Policy	Resultant Set of Policy	rsop.msc
System Information	System Information	msinfo32
Properties of the system	System Properties	sysdm.cpl
System Properties: Advanced	System Properties: Advanced	SystemPropertiesAdvanced
System Properties: System Protection	System Properties: System Protection	SystemPropertiesProtection
System Properties: Hardware	System Properties: Hardware	SystemPropertiesHardware
System Properties: Remote Access	System Properties: Remote	SystemPropertiesRemote
Properties: iSCSI Initiator	iSCSI Initiator Properties	iscsicpl
Properties: Internet	Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
Properties: Keyboard	Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	control mouse
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	main.cpl
Properties: Mouse: Pointer Options	Mouse Properties: Pointer Options	control main.cpl,2
Properties: Mouse: Pointers (outline)	Mouse Properties: Pointers	control main.cpl,1
Certificates	Certificates	certmgr.msc
Network connections	Network Connections	control net connections
Network connections	Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
System Monitor	performance monitor	perfmon
Indexing Service	indexing service	ciadv.msc
Component Services	Component Services	dcomcnfg
Component Services	Component Services	comexp.msc
Program Compatibility	Program Compatibility	msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic
Create System Recovery Disc	Create a system repair disk	recdisc
Neighbor Users	People Near Me	collab.cpl
Saving usernames and passwords	Stored User Names and Passwords	credwiz
DirectX Diagnostic Tool	DirectX Troubleshooter	dxdiag
Help Desk Diagnostic Tool	Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool	msdt
Digitizer Calibrator Tool	Ditilizer Calibration Tool	tabcal
ClearType text customizer	ClearType Text Tuner	cttune
XPS Viewer	XPS Viewer	xpsrchvw
Troubleshooting Recorder	Problem Step Recorder	psr
symbol table	character map	charmap
Phone and modem	Phone and Modem	telephon.cpl
Windows Remote Assistance	Windows Remote Assistance	msra
Disk Management	Disk Management	diskmgmt.msc
Computer management	computer management	compmgmt.msc
Print Management	Print Management	printmanagement.msc
Color Management	Color Management	color cpl
Installing or removing interface languages	Install or uninstall display languages	lpksetup
Devices and printers	Devices and printers	control printers
user accounts	User Accounts	Netplwiz
Window color and appearance	Window Color and Appearance	control color
Windows Mobility Center	Windows Mobility Center	mblctr
Support Center	Action Center	wscui.cpl
Sync Center	Sync Center	mobsync
Ease of Access Center	Ease of Access Center	utilman
Encrypting File System (EFS)	Encryption File System	rekeywiz
Fonts (add or remove)	Fonts	control fonts
Screen (text size)	Display (size of text)	dpiscaling
Screen keyboard	On Screen Keyboard	osk
Magnifier	Magnifier	magnify
Narrator	Microsoft Narrator	narrator
Power supply	Power Options	powercfg.cpl
Power Options: Advanced Options	Power Options: Advanced Settings	control powercfg.cpl,1
WMI control	Windows Management Infrastructure	wmimgmt.msc
language and regional standards	Region and language	intl.cpl
Regional and Language Options: Optional	Region and Language: Administrative	control intl.cpl,3
Regional and Language Options: Languages ​​and Keyboards	Region and Language: Keyboards and Languages	control intl.cpl,2

If any of the list items does not start, then most likely this means that it is not installed. Many of the Windows components can be installed in Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off.



5. Keyboard shortcuts:

In many articles, you may see text like: Win+R. This word Win stands for the key with the Windows logo. This key is usually located on the bottom line, third from the left, and is also often duplicated on the right side of the keyboard.

Basic commands/abbreviations:

win+up- Expand window
win+down- Restore/Minimize window
win+left- Snap a window to the left edge of the screen
win+right- Snap a window to the right edge of the screen
win+shift+left- Switch to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right- Switch to right monitor
win+home- Minimize/Restore all inactive windows
Win+Break(or Pause)- Launch the System item from the Control Panel (Properties item when you right-click on Computer in the Start menu)
Windows+Space- Show desktop
Win+B- Switch to the notification area (tray)
Win+D- Minimize windows or restore all windows
Win+E- Launch Explorer
Win+F- Launch built-in Windows search dialog
Win+Ctrl+F- Run Search by computer from domain
Win+F1- Launch built-in Windows dialog: Help and Support
Win+G- Display gadgets on top of all windows
Win+L- Lock workstation (current user session)
Win+M- Minimize all windows
Win+P- Show additional display options (extend desktop to 2 monitors, etc.)
Win+R- Launch Run Dialog
Win+T- Select the first item in the taskbar (Pressing again switches to the next item, Win+Shift+T- scrolls in reverse order)
Win+U- Launch the Ease of Access Center
Win+X- Launch Mobility Center
win+number- Launch an application from the taskbar (Win+1 launches the first application on the left, Win+2, the second, etc.)
Win + "+"- Zoom in
Win + "-"- Zoom out
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up/down) on the desktop- increase / decrease desktop icons.

In Explorer (Explorer):
Alt+P- Show/Hide Preview Area

Task bar:
Shift + click on the icon- Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + icon click- Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on the icon- Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons- Show menu, restore all / minimize all / close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons- Maximize all group windows



6. Disabling (enabling) unused components of Windows 7:

Windows 7 has many additional features and components. You can look through them and decide for yourself which ones you will use and which you won't. Unused components can be disabled and, thereby, slightly offload the use of computer resources by the system.
To view and disable (enable) additional features and components, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel;
2. Open snm snap Programs and Features;
3. Follow the link on the left " Turn Windows features on or off";
4) View all components and disable unnecessary by unchecking their boxes.

7. Disabling the "Action Center" flag in the tray:

If during your work you see the "Support Center" flag in the tray, and you want to remove it, then do the following.

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select the item Properties;
2. Press the button Tune;
3. Follow the link Turn system icons on or off;
4. Set system icon value Support Center in " Off" and press OK.



8. Changing the function of the power button on your computer case:

By default, the computer shutdown button in Windows 7 is in the " Shutdown". If you restart your computer several times a day, it might be more convenient for you to switch the shutdown button to the "" state. To do this, right-click on the Start button, select the Properties menu item and switch " Power button action" to the state "". Also you can select the functions " blocking", "User change" and " Ending a session".

P.S. Personally, for me, the default option is the most successful. Rebooting to auto is not necessary.

9. Cancel and change the association of file types with certain programs:

If you have selected the wrong program in the " To open with" and set the parameter " Use the selected program for all files of this type", and also if the program was removed incorrectly, leaving associations with the file types it supports in the system. There are several ways to fix this.

Method 1: Try to associate the necessary files with the necessary programs using the same "Open with" dialog
Method 2: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Change Program Mappings
Method 3: Search the registry in a branch



10. Disable tooltips:

You can disable tooltips using the Group Policy Editor.
1. Press Start, in the field To start searching write gpedit.msc and press OK;
2. Go to section User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar;
3. Open option " Remove tooltips for main menu items", choose Item Enabled and press OK;

11. Create a system recovery disk and boot from it:

If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, creating a recovery disc is optional. If you do not have an installation disk, you must create a recovery disk - it will come in handy sooner or later. From the installation disk, you can boot into the Windows RE recovery environment

Create a system recovery disc:

1. Insert a blank CD into the drive;

2. Open Start -> Control Panel -> Backup and Restore;

4. Insert the recovery disk into the drive and reboot;

5. Boot priority from the drive must be set in the BIOS;

7. Select the system you want to restore.

8. Install switch Use recovery tools... and press the button Further. You will see a window with recovery options.

12. Adding your icon to the list of account pictures:

By default, account pictures are located in the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
You can put your own image in it and it will be displayed automatically when you select the option to change the account picture in the snap " user accounts". In this case, the figure must be in the format *.bmp and have the size 128x128 pixels.

13. Removing a prohibition icon in the form of a lock from a folder:

1. Right-click on the folder with which you want to remove the lock icon and select Properties;
2. Go to tab Safety;
3. Press the buttons Edit -> Add -> Advanced -> Search;
4. In search results, hold down a key ctrl, select the following names: Authenticated Administrators, and press OK;
5. In the groups or users window, select Administrators; and check the box Full access, then select Verified; and also check the box on Full access;
6. Press OK;

7. When windows occur" Security Application Error"click Proceed.

14. Reduce the size of the icon on the desktop:

How to reduce or increase the size of icons on the desktop.



15. Improving the quality of color reproduction of the monitor:

Windows 7 offers a new Display Color Calibration Wizard to help you set your color, brightness, and contrast settings properly, and the ClearType tuner to sharpen and contrast text. To call the wizard, click Start, enter DCCW and press Enter. Further - everything is simple.

16. Enable Flip3D - display windows at an angle:

1. Right-click on the desktop, select Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the box " Specify the location of the object" enter the following: RunDll32 DwmApi#105 and press Further;
3. Type the name of your future (for example, Flip3D) shortcut and press Ready.

17. Using checkboxes to highlight (select) files and folders:

In Windows 7, there is a convenient ability to mark files and folders for selection using checkboxes (checkboxes). This is more convenient than selecting objects by holding ctrl, but this feature is disabled by default. To enable it, do the following:
1. Open Explorer and press the key once alt- in this way we initialize the display of the standard menu at the top of the explorer window, which is hidden by default;
2. Run Start -> Control Panel -> Folder Options and go to the tab View;
3. Mark option Use checkboxes to select items and click OK;
Now, on the left side of each file and folder, it is possible to mark them by checking the box, and in the headings of the sorting columns, you can check the box to select all objects in the open folder.

18. Automatic ADSL -Internet connection when Windows starts in "invisible mode":

1. Open Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections\ADSL Properties;

2. Tab options uncheck: Display connection progress, ask for name and password;

3. Place a shortcut in the startup folder ADSL.

19. Automatic VPN connection to the Internet when Windows starts:

1. Open the back scheduler from the menu Start -> Administrative Tools -> Task Scheduler or by running the command taskschd.msc from the Start menu -> Search;
2. Press Create a task;

3. Tab Name -> Connection name, leave the placement as is.

4. Tab Triggers -> Create -> Start Task: When you log in

Actions tab-Create
Action: Start the program
Program or script: rasdial "connection name" user password

Tab Options-Create
Put checkboxes:
Run a task immediately if a scheduled start is missed
If execution fails, restart after 1 minute.
Number of restart attempts 99.
Uncheck:
Stop a task running longer

If you get error 623 when connecting via VPN through a bat file.
Rename the connection name to English and everything should work.



20. Restoring missing sound in Internet browsers:

1. Check the volume level in the Flash player itself;

2. Uninstall completely and then reinstall:
2.1. Adobe Flash Player. Uninstall: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html Install: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/
2.2. Codecs in the system (K-lite codeck pack, Shark007 Windows 7 Codecs, etc.)
2.3. Browsers
2.4. Sound card drivers

3. In Internet Explorer, check if you have a check mark in the " Play sounds on web pages" Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Chapter Multimedia;

4. Check if the start of the Windows Audio service is set to Automatic.
Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> double click on Windows Audio -> Startup Type: Automatic;
5. Press Stop, after Run;

5. Launch Registry Editor Win+R -> regedit. Jump to branch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32;
Check the value of a string (String) parameter wavemapper. Its value should be msacm32.drv. If this parameter does not exist, then create it.

21. Remove unnecessary inscriptions on the desktop:

1. Open with restaurateur or P.E. Explorer files C:\Windows\System32\ru-RU\user32.dll.mui and C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui and in the string table delete rows with 715 on 718 including lines 737 and 738 so that there are no extra inscriptions on the desktop.

715 %wsWindows %ws
716 %ws Assembly %ws
717 Proof copy.
718 For tests only.

737 Your copy of Windows is not genuine
738 Test mode

22. Moving system folders and changing their paths:

Transferring system folders is best done immediately after installing Windows, before installing programs and drivers, because. when installing drivers and especially programs, directories and shortcuts will be created in these same system folders.

If you use system folders to store files, then moving the user's system folders to a non-system drive will help you save your files. If Windows crashes, when you reinstall it, the default system folders will be completely overwritten, with all the files in them.

But if you set your own paths to system folders, then all their contents will remain intact. Previously, in previous versions of Windows, in order to move any system folder or change its path, you had to edit the value you need in one of the following registry branches:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Microsoft, realizing that many users may want to move their system folders, has made this task easier for users by eliminating the need to edit the registry. To move system folders and change their paths, do the following:

1. Create a new folder, preferably with the same name as the folder being moved.
2. Open in windows explorer: Desktop\Your Profile(For example: Desktop\Administrator);
3. Right-click on the name of the folder you are going to move (For example: My Documents) and choose Properties;
4. Open tab Location;
5. Press the button Move and specify the path to the new folder you created;
6. Next, the system will ask you: Move all files from old location to new location?(Recommended answer - Yes);
7. Agree with the new parameters by applying them and exit;
8. Restart your computer.

23. Quickly add your own folder or program shortcut to the Computer folder:

1. Copy the shortcut you need to the folder C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts
where Username is the name of your account (For example: Administrator).

24. Elimination of blinking games in OpenGL mode:

Rename files:
..\windows\system32\glu.dll- in glu32.dll
..\windows\system32\opengl.dll - in opengl32.dll

25. Restart your computer in safe mode without using the keyboard:

In order to reboot into Safe Mode, just press the F8 key during boot and select Safe Mode. And to return back to Normal mode, you just need to restart the computer (without pressing F8) and the system will return to its standard state.

But on some motherboards, the F8 key is used to select the physical device from which the computer should start booting.
In this case, you must select the hard drive on which the operating system is installed. After pressing the Enter key, you must immediately press the F8 key again until the menu for selecting Windows boot options appears on the screen. You must be able to do this fairly quickly, otherwise the normal boot of Windows will start.

If there is no desire to play at speed, there is an easier solution:

1. Open System Configuration: Start -> Run -> msconfig -> Ok or Win+R -> msconfig -> Ok;;
3. Check the box next to the value Safe mode In chapter Download Options;
4. Press Ok and restart your computer.
5. To return back to Normal mode: Being in safe mode uncheck this box and restart your computer.

26. Where icons (icons) are stored in Windows 7:

If you want to use one of the icons (icons) of Windows 7, then you can find most of them in the following files:

C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll

To extract the icon you need:

1. Open one of the proposed files using the program restaurateur;
2. In panel resource tree open folder Icon;
3. Choose any of the icons you like.
4. In panel resource tree right-click on this resource and select Checkout... > Checkout as "resourcename.ico";
5. Select a folder to extract and click Save;

You can also extract all the icons at once, for this:
6. In panel Wood resources right click on the folder Icon and choose Retrieve... > Retrieve All as Icon Type;
7. Select a folder to extract and click OK;



27. Removing an installed update:

If you have installed an update in Windows to add an additional feature, and you do not like it, then you can safely remove it.
To remove any update, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel -> Programs;
2. Click on the link View installed updates;
3. Right-click on any update you wish to remove and click on the word that appears Delete;
4. If necessary, restart the computer.

28. Create Computer Status Management Icons:

To quickly change the state of the system, you can create shortcuts on the desktop that allow you to change it with one click of the mouse.

Follow these steps to create shortcuts:
1. Press the right mouse button on the desktop, select the menu item Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field Specify the location of the object enter the required command to create a shortcut and press OK;

Computer lock - rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation
Sign Out - Shutdown.exe /l
Completion of work - Shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Dream - rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Sleep

29. Deleting data permanently:

When deleting a file or folder, there is no complete physical deletion of information, only the “table of contents” of the file system is cleared. Using the cipher utility, a partial solution to this problem is possible, since it is possible to clean up free disk space by overwriting it.
The space occupied by the contents of the folder will be overwritten with zeros, then ones, and after that - a set of random characters in each sector.

To completely delete data:

1. Delete the necessary files or folders from your directory that need to be deleted;
2. Run a command prompt with administrator rights;
2.1. Push button Start;
2.2. Enter the command in the search bar cmd;
2.3. Right-click on the found program and select Run as administrator;
3. In the command line enter: cipher /w:directory;
directory - the path to any folder on the partition to be cleared. (For example: cipher /w:c:\temp) If you have deleted a folder or file from the root of a drive, you can only specify the drive letter as the path. (For example: cipher /w:c:\).

30. Deleting text under shortcut or file icon:

1. Right-click on the selected icon;
2. Click Rename;
3. Holding down a key alt, type the numbers 2, 5, and 5 in succession on the numeric keypad ( Alt+255) - this combination allows you to add an invisible character to the name of a shortcut or file;
4. If you want to rename several shortcuts, then when you rename the next one, you will need to press Alt and enter 255 twice. So for the third icon you will need to enter ALT+255, ALT+255, ALT+255.

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System Setup- this is diagnostic a tool designed to adjust the startup settings of Windows 7 in order to identify the causes of problems with the computer and operating system. Using the System Configuration program, you can identify drivers, programs, and components that cause errors during the startup and operation of Windows 7 due to incorrect operation.

Launching System Setup

To launch the System Setup program, open the Start menu, type in the search bar and press Enter.

You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows + R, type and press OK.

General tab

On the tab You can choose one of three options for starting the operating system:

Normal startup

In this mode, Windows 7 starts normally. "Normal startup" is used when there are no problems booting the OS or after troubleshooting.

Diagnostic run

In diagnostic startup mode, only the essential services and drivers that are necessary for the operation of the operating system and the computer start with Windows. If the problem does not disappear when the diagnostic startup is enabled, then the main files and Windows drivers are most likely damaged. If there are no problems with the diagnostic startup enabled, then you need to use the mode Selective launch.

Selective launch

In this mode, Windows 7 starts using basic services and drivers, as well as other services and automatically loaded programs selected by the user. There are three additional options available:

• Load system services– if this parameter is enabled, then the operating system is loaded with a standard set of services required for its operation.
• – if this option is enabled, the programs marked with flags on the tab are launched together with the operating system.
• - This option is enabled and grayed out by default. This option restores the original Windows 7 startup settings if changes are made on the tab.

Selective startup should be used if diagnostic run passed without error. Turn on additional services and programs one by one, and monitor the operation of the system until you identify the cause of the errors.

Download tab

Operating system by default

If you have more than one operating system installed on your computer, you can set any of them to be bootable by default. To do this, highlight the desired operating system and click the button Use by default.

You can also set an arbitrary multiboot menu delay time by setting the time in seconds in the field Time-out.

To remove an operating system from the list, select it and click Delete.

Safe mode

Safe mode- This is a mode of operation of the operating system with a limited set of services, devices and drivers necessary for the functioning of the computer.

Windows services that start in safe mode:

• Windows event log
• Plug and Play plug and play support
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
• Cryptography Services
• Windows Defender
• Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

Devices and drivers that start in safe mode:

• Internal hard drives (ATA, SATA, SCSI)
• External hard drives (USB)
• Floppy drives (internal and USB)
• Internal CD and DVD drives (ATA, SCSI)
• External USB drives for CDs and DVDs
• Keyboards and mice (USB, PS/2, serial port)
• Video cards VGA (PCI, AGP)

Check box Safe mode and select one of the download options:

Minimum- Starting Windows 7 Explorer in safe mode using only basic Windows devices, drivers and services, no network support.

Another shell- loading the command line, basic devices, drivers and services of Windows 7. Explorer and network components are disabled.

Restoring Active Directory- Starting Windows 7 Explorer in safe mode using only basic services, devices and drivers, and the Active Directory directory service.

Net– Starting Windows 7 Explorer in safe mode using only the main components of the operating system, as well as the following network components:

• Network adapters (wired Ethernet and wireless 802.11x)
• DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Network connections
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP support module
• Windows Firewall

Download log- all information about the boot process of Windows 7 is saved to a file %SystemRoot%/Ntbtlog.txt.

Base video– standard VGA drivers are loaded instead of the drivers corresponding to the video card.

OS Information- During Windows 7 boot, the names of the drivers to be loaded are displayed.

Make these boot options permanent– if this option is enabled, then the system settings you have changed can only be canceled manually. You will not be able to undo the changes by selecting the "Normal startup" mode on the "General" tab. Also, you will not be able to undo changes using the function Use original boot configuration tab .

To configure advanced boot options for Windows 7, on the tab, click Extra options.

• Number of processors

With this setting, you can limit the number of both real and virtual processors used in the system. Check the box and use the drop-down list to specify the number of processors to use from the next system startup.

• Maximum Memory

With this setting, you can limit the amount of physical RAM used by the operating system. Select the checkbox and in the text field set the maximum amount of RAM (in megabytes) that will be used by the system from the next start.

• PCI lock

If this setting is enabled, the operating system does not allocate I/O and interrupt resources on the PCI bus. At the same time, the I/O and memory resources specified in the BIOS are preserved.

• Debugging

If this setting is enabled, you can set global kernel-mode debugging options for device driver developers.

Services tab

Tab Services contains a list of services that start automatically when Windows 7 boots. All these services are conventionally divided into two categories:

• Microsoft services on which the operation of the operating system depends;
• third party services necessary for the operation of drivers and some programs.

When identifying the causes of problems that occur during the startup or operation of Windows 7, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Tab

• Turn on Selective launch.
• Check box Load system services.
• Uncheck Download startup items.

2. Tab Services:

• Check box .
• Disable all third party services from starting.

3. Restart your computer.

If problems do not occur after a reboot, then the Windows 7 system components are working, and the cause of the errors is most likely the incorrect operation of one or more third-party services. To determine which service is causing the failure, enable one service at a time, restart the computer, and monitor the system status.

If, after disabling third-party services, the system still works with errors, then the underlying components of the operating system are probably damaged. To identify the cause of the errors, follow these steps:

1. Uncheck Do not display Microsoft services.

2. Disable all Microsoft services, then enable them one at a time, restart the computer and monitor the changes until you identify all the services that are causing the failure.

Startup tab

• In column Startup element the name of the program is displayed.
• In column Manufacturer- Program developer.
• In column Team the executable file that starts with the OS is specified, as well as the location of this file.
• In column Location displays the registry key responsible for automatically starting the program along with Windows 7.
• In column Shutdown date indicates the date of disabling startup items that do not start automatically with the operating system.

If you experience problems with Windows 7, you can try to determine the cause of the problem by disabling automatic startup programs one by one. To find out which program is causing the crash, turn off the startup of all programs, and then turn on one program at a time, restart the computer and monitor the system status.

To prevent the program from starting with Windows 7, you need to uncheck the box next to its name and click the button Apply.

Service tab

Tab allows you to quickly launch Windows configuration, administration, and diagnostic tools. Highlight the desired tool and click the button launch.

About the program- display information about the version of Windows 7 installed on the computer.

Changing User Account Control Settings- configuring UAC - a Windows 7 security component that asks for confirmation of actions that require administrator rights.

Support Center- the main place to view alerts and take actions that help the normal operation of Windows 7. The Action Center lists important messages about computer security and maintenance settings that require the user's attention.

is a set of tools for automatically fixing some common Internet-related network, hardware and device problems, and program compatibility issues.

Computer management- a set of tools for managing hardware, software and network components of Windows 7.

System Information is a Windows 7 feature that displays detailed information about the hardware configuration, components, and software of your computer, including drivers.

Event Viewer– a tool for viewing detailed information about important events that occur in the system (for example, improper launch of programs or updates that are downloaded automatically). This information can be useful for troubleshooting and bugs in Windows 7 and installed programs.

Programs- the Windows 7 Programs and Features tool, designed to enable and disable Windows 7 features, as well as to remove programs or change their configuration.

Properties of the system- basic information about the hardware and operating system. Windows 7 version and activation status, performance index, computer name, domain name, and workgroup settings.

Internet Options- Internet Explorer browser settings.

IP protocol configuration– viewing and setting the network address of the computer (on the command line).

is a powerful diagnostic and performance monitoring tool built into Windows 7.

Resource Monitor- a tool for viewing information about the use of the processor, hard disk, network and memory in real time.

Task Manager- displays applications, processes and services that are currently running on the computer. With it, you can monitor the performance of your computer or shut down applications that are not responding. Monitoring the state of the network and viewing the parameters of its operation.

Command line is a Windows 7 feature that provides the ability to enter MS-DOS commands and other commands without a graphical user interface.

Registry Editor- a tool designed to view and change settings in the system registry, which contains information about the operation of the computer.

Windows operating systems have several built-in utilities that allow you to fine-tune it and thereby facilitate the user's work. The advantage of using them in several ways to start, the possibility of optimizing the system, the relative safety of the user. One such utility is msconfig, which is an integral part of all modern Windows-based operating systems.

How to run the msconfig utility?

The msconfig tool is a system utility that is used to change the system configuration. Before understanding in detail how to use msconfig correctly, you need to familiarize yourself with all the options for launching this program. After all, if you do not learn how to call an assistant, you will not be able to use it to change the settings.

Method number 1

The most popular method of launching the utility is to use the "" menu. This option can be used on any version of the operating system. For it, you just need to expand the Start menu and enter its msconfig in the search bar. Then press Enter . There will only be one option in the search results, titled "System Configuration". Click on this cell to launch the tool.

Method number 2

There is another easy option for msconfig Wi ndows 10 how to get into this program. You only need to follow the instructions:

• go to "Start" and use the search bar to find Command Prompt;
• run it as administrator with the right mouse button;
• a window will appear in front of you in which you need to register msconfig;
• press Enter and msconfig will start loading.

A system configuration window will open in front of you, close the Command Prompt and work directly with it. This launch option can be used in all versions of operating systems, and not just in the tenth modification.

Method number 3

The next option is similar to the previous one, but you need to enter the msconfig command in the Run window. It can be found in the list of start menu utilities or opened with Win + R hotkeys. This combination works in all OS versions.

Method number 4

And the last way for msconfig Windows 7 how to enter this program is to use Explorer and the system folder in it. To use it, use the instruction:

• open explorer and enter C:\Windows\System32 in the address bar;
• in this folder you will find many files, among them are collected special utilities and other tools for system performance;
• you need to find approximately in the middle of the list msconfig.exe;
• double click this file to run.

This method is quite complicated for beginners, but it works on all versions of the OS, starting with XP. The main problem is that you need to scroll through a long list of files and it is difficult to find the right one among them - there are many similar names.

How can msconfig be used?

After you have launched the system configuration utility, you need to understand what modes it works in and what msconfig gives. Experienced users use this tool to perform various tasks, we will talk about the main ones.

System testing

This feature helps you to know how the application will behave with certain resources. Here are some examples:

1. Let's say your computer has a quad-core processor, and you want to test applications with two active cores.
2. Also, using this feature, you can simulate the operation of programs with a smaller amount of RAM.

Ordinary users do not need these features, since they rarely simulate such situations. It is useful for developers and those who modify their computer or want to see how the program will behave on a weak machine.

Finding problems and debugging them

This is a more useful feature as it is used when there are problems using the machine. It should be used when the following symptoms appear:

• system errors (spontaneous reboot, blue screen, etc.);
• program failures;
• braking and frequent freezing.

The problem may appear due to hardware or the operating system itself. Unlike third-party programs, you do not need to download msconfig, it is already built in by developers in all versions of the operating system, starting with XP.

If you want to check Windows, then you need to open the "General" tab in the configurator and boot into diagnostic mode (it supports basic drivers and system services work). Then you need to use the computer in normal mode, trying to create a situation in which there are failures in the operating system.

If problems persist in this mode, it means problems with drivers or system files. If the problem could not be found, then it is worth looking for the cause of the malfunction in system services. In this case, you need to go to the services tab and do the following:

• leave all services from Microsoft enabled;
• disable and enable all other processes one by one;
• After activating each of the services, you need to reboot.

By checking in this way, you will find the process that is guilty of computer problems. If this testing option did not bring results, then you need to enable autoload and add applications to it one by one. This way you can find the program that is causing problems with your computer usage.

As for startup, all the applications in it must be known and used regularly. The smaller the list, the better. Do not add to the startup list what you do not use.

Preventive work

This feature of msconfig in Windows 10 (and in other versions of the OS) is to monitor the processes that consume your computer's resources. Users should check the "Services" and "Startup" tabs more often so that extraneous applications do not appear in them. It is especially important to carry out prevention for those who regularly install third-party software in the PC memory. System optimization and prevention operations should be carried out regularly so that you do not have to reinstall the OS soon.

What system settings can be changed using msconfig?

Now let's look at the tabs that are available in the System Configuration tool. The program itself is a small window with five tabs. Each of them has its own practical application. Consider msconfig, how to properly configure system settings for stable operation.

General tab

In this tab, you can switch to a special operating system startup mode. It is used to find problems with the operation of the operating system. Consider when to use each of the options:

1. Normal - used for standard work with the computer, by default. This option loads all drivers, system services, and programs from the startup list.
2. Diagnostic - used to check the system, in this mode only the main system services and the drivers necessary for the operation are started.
3. Custom - in this mode, you can tell the system which parameters to run. To do this, just set the markers next to the lines you need. If you change anything in the "Download" tab, the checkbox next to the "Use original configuration" line will become active so that you can return to the original settings.

It is best to use only normal and diagnostic (if necessary) modes. With selective, you will have the opportunity to remove markers near the main services, which will disrupt the system and lead to errors.

Download Tab

This tab allows you to fine-tune the system boot. This is useful when you have multiple shells installed and need to choose the one that will run by default. This tab also helps in cases where you need to start the OS in safe mode or test its operation with other hardware configurations.

In the first option, under the window with a list of operating systems, you need to set a marker next to the line "Safe Mode" and select additional boot options (for example, support for networking or other shells). If you need testing, you need to click on the "Advanced Options" button and set the number of processors or the amount of RAM. Do not touch the PCI blocking and debugging items, they are intended for developers. It is better not to touch these parameters unless absolutely necessary.

Also in the main window of this tab you can: set a timeout during which the list of available operating systems will be displayed; remove the logo from the loading screen using "no GUI". In the lower right corner, you can make the boot options you specified permanent by placing a marker next to the corresponding line.

Services tab

In this tab, in order not to damage the system, you must immediately set the marker next to the line "Do not display Microsoft services." In this case, the list of active services will be reduced to a minimum. You will have to analyze it and remove the markers next to unnecessary processes activated by third-party programs that you do not use. Services for updating applications and others may appear here. You should not remove only the processes associated with anti-virus utilities.

In this tab, the msconfig setting will allow you to speed up the loading of the operating system. To do this, you need to exclude all applications that you do not use from startup (by removing the markers next to them). Developers often add the ability to run hidden in a variety of programs, which loads the operating system at startup. It is worth leaving at startup only the components responsible for sound, graphics and modem operation (if you use a special application to establish a connection).

Service tab

This is an auxiliary tab that contains links to system administration tools. With it, you can run utilities to manage the OS. To do this, just select an auxiliary program and click on the "Start" button. A brief description of the program is indicated next to the name of the program.

This is the only tab, when using which you will not see a window for rebooting the system. In other cases, after adjusting the settings, you will see a dialog asking you to restart for the changes to take effect.

What should I do if the system stops working stably after changing the msconfig settings?

Most often, changing the settings leads to the fact that the operating system stops loading and turns off spontaneously. Most often, this result can be achieved by changing the configuration of the use of cores and RAM in the "Download" tab. Most often, they try to do this to overclock the computer, but in reality everything turns out differently.

If you encounter such a problem, then you need to start the system. If it does not start in normal mode, then in the initial menu, select the secure boot option with command line support. Launch the Command Prompt (in the tenth version of the OS as an administrator), and then do the following:

• type bcdedit/deletevalue (default) numproc and press Enter on the keyboard;
• then enter the second command bcdedit/deletevalue (default) truncatememory and again confirm your actions with the Enter button.

If you have problems booting the system, you can call the start menu with the F 8 button, this key will help you in cases where the OS does not boot and you cannot get into its start menu in other ways.

Now you know what msconfig can configure. Without special need, you should not change the system start options. For inexperienced users, it is best to limit yourself to checking startup and running services. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments. Share this article with your friends so that they too can change the system settings and keep it running.

Do you know what msconfig is and what it is used for? Yes, according to statistics, many users are not even aware of the presence of such a utility in the operating system. Of course, you may say that this is some kind of system program that a simple user does not need to know about. But here, I disagree with you.

msconfig is just a very useful utility for a simple user. I will give a couple of simple examples of computer problems that can be solved using the system configuration window.

1. One of the most popular problems is the incorrect installation of windows. That is: when, without formatting the hard disk or partition on which the old system is located, I start a new installation, and as a result, every time the computer is turned on, a prompt appears on which system to boot from. True, the msconfig utility will not delete the old system, but will help find a temporary solution by disabling this prompt, if you suddenly do not want to, reinstall everything already with a full formatting of the hard disk.
2. The next thing this utility can help us with is cleaning startup. Every day you go to various sites, install applications and programs. But you don’t even suspect that under the “easy installation” button, additional software may curl up, which does not always benefit our computer. For me, such software is the recently appeared Amigo browser, which is installed without our agreement and then loaded into the tray (the tray is the lower right corner of the screen where the date, time, network connection, etc. are displayed), using a computer resource. And it also happens that the computer cannot boot at all, but simply stops when you start some program from the startup list.
3. And the last example is one of the easiest ways to boot into safe mode in windows 8.1 using msconfig (Let me remind you that in windows 8, when you press F8, nothing happens and the system boots as usual)

How MSCONFIG works

To run this utility, we need to press the “windows + R” button combination. A window called “Run” will open in front of us, where you need to register the following command: msconfig, and click “OK”

The “System Configurations” window will open, where on the first tab “General” we see several options for starting the system.

• Normal launch - the name speaks for itself, this option is the default after installing windows.
• Diagnostic startup is a load of only basic drivers and services, used for diagnostics in case of a system malfunction. But, if after starting in this version, the problems did not disappear, then it is most likely that the system files are damaged.
• Selective startup - also used for system diagnostics. But, in this option, it is possible to check separately the download with a set of services and separately with the autoload of third-party applications. That will help you easily determine the cause of the problem. Use original boot configuration - resets all default settings if changes have been made on the Boot tab.

The next tab is “Download”. As you can see, I have two operating systems. If you have a similar situation, we can simply remove the display of the OS we do not need, for the convenience of loading. To do this, mark which systems you will remove and click "Delete". Also, you can boot into safe mode by checking the box next to “Safe Mode”. But, do not forget to change everything back, because every time you reboot the computer will turn on in “Safe Mode”.

Also, there is “Advanced Options” where you can change the number of cores or the size of the RAM that will be used when the system boots, but I recommend that non-experienced users do not change anything.

“Services” - a tab where we can see the entire list of services in the system. It is also used to diagnose the operating system and find the cause of problems, by disabling and enabling certain services.

By checking the “Do not display Microsoft services” checkbox, we can see those services that are used by third-party applications and that they need to be checked first.

Here is the most interesting part of the msconfig utility, the “Startup” tab. As a rule, a lot of garbage gets into startup, which is installed along with various applications. Now I have only one CCleaner program in autoload. In order to disable it, we just need to uncheck the box and click on the “Apply“ button.

Let's take a closer look at the content of the string. The first column indicates the name of the program, then the manufacturer, the next location of the file that is launched and the registry key that is responsible for autoloading this application. The date of shutdown shows when autoloading of a program that we do not need was disabled.

You can safely remove from autoload various browsers or utilities that you do not need that appeared on their own, as well as those elements that do not display “Manufacturer”.

This tab will allow you to quickly launch some settings, diagnostics and administration of our system.

If you do not know how to view the system properties in the usual way, you can do it here by simply highlighting the desired item and clicking “Start”.

Personally, I use msconfig all the time at work and I hope that this article will help you get to know this wonderful system utility for configuring your system. Also on our website you can learn about setting up windows XP and optimizing windows 7

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Configuring Windows Boot Options with MsConfig

When this component is called, we get a window with 5 tabs (General, Loading, Services, Startup, Service), each of which is responsible for managing various system parameters:

General (Screenshot 1). Allows you to change the next boot type of the operating system (Typical startup, Diagnostic startup, Selective startup). In fact, the choice consists of normal windows boot, or different types of safe mode (used to identify and troubleshoot system problems).

Loading (Screenshot 2). Allows you to select the default operating system to boot (if you have more than one), get general information about it and configure some stages of its boot. For example, you can turn off the display of loading animation - GUI (flying dots merging into the windows logo); or temporarily disable the loading of the current drivers for the video card (Basic Video) - in this case, standard VGA drivers will be loaded; It is also possible to activate boot logging to detect errors, or change the wait timeout to choose to boot one of several operating systems. By clicking on the "Advanced options" button (Screenshot 3) we will get access to other options, the most interesting of which is the ability to change the number of cores involved in system boot (default - 1 pc). It is believed that it is desirable to enter the number of cores that your processor has .. although I did not notice any changes at all. You can also introduce a limit on the use of memory by the system (required only for developers who want to test their products for performance with a small amount of RAM).

Services (Screenshot 4). Allows you to control the startup of system services and applications. Although it is more convenient for me to use the services.msc command for these purposes (Quick launch is done by pressing the combination "Win + R" and entering "services.msc" in the text field).

Autoload (Screenshot 5). Shows applications that start at the same time as the operating system is loaded. It is also possible to disable autoloading of some of them. This is useful if you want to reduce the boot time of the OS (the required programs can be started later, manually), or if malicious software is detected (many viruses are registered at startup).

Service (Screenshot 6). In fact, these are internal links for calling various system components and viewing their location on the local disk with the name of the executable file for quick access.

To save any changes in this component, a computer restart is required.

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msconfig command (windows 10): how to enter system configuration settings

If you look closely at windows 10, an overview of the main functions and settings, it is easy to see that many services and components that control the system are called by the same commands that were provided in earlier versions. No wonder, because the basic structure of the OS has remained unchanged, not to mention the programming language in which it is written. Consider one of the most popular universal commands - msconfig (windows 10). How to enter the system configuration settings and apply the necessary parameters, read below. At the same time, pay attention to some important sections that will even help in troubleshooting some problems and failures.

Windows 10 System Configuration: What is this service used for?

This component, along with the "Task Manager", is an important component in fine-tuning any version of windows. There are several basic elements responsible for the correct start of the system.

As already clear, to call such parameters, the command responsible for the executable file, msconfig (windows 10), is used. How to enter the settings panel itself? Very simple.

msconfig configuration options (windows 10): how to enter?

You can, of course, rummage through the "Explorer" and find the appropriate startup file. But from the point of view of saving time, this option is not the most convenient.

The easiest way is to use the "Start" button, by right-clicking on which an additional menu is called up, where there is a link to the "Run" console. But this is not the best way either. The best option is to use the Win + R keyboard shortcut, which is responsible for calling the corresponding menu, where the msconfig command (windows 10) is written. How to enter this or any other system is already clear. But here you need to pay attention to one important point.

Use this command, as well as the basic launch settings, only with administrator rights. Otherwise, the system simply will not give permission to execute it.

As for the settings, for most users, the priority is the autorun tab, in which you enable and disable services and processes that start with the system. To reduce the load on RAM or CPU, most of these services can be disabled without any damage to the system. You can only leave additional elements for managing graphic cards, which allow you to optimize their work to a very high degree.

In addition, in some cases, you can use the first tab, which activates, for example, secure startup or disables unnecessary components. This can be useful when starting the system in the same safe mode when fixing errors and windows crashes.

A few last words

Of course, these are far from all the possibilities for fine-tuning the system, but only the most basic ones. However, at the moment we were more interested in entering the section of these parameters, so the corresponding solution was presented. And to call such settings, it is best to use keyboard shortcuts, however, as for other commands entered in the Run console.

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How to change windows 7 boot options with msconfig

In the good old days, the boot.ini file was used to change boot options. However, even starting with windows Vista, this heritage of bygone eras got rid of. Therefore, in windows 7, the equally well-known msconfig program, called System Configuration, is used instead.

The easiest way is to run msconfig from the command line. To do this, press the key combination, type msconfig and click on the OK button. Or type msconfig in the search bar and click.

Finally, you can go to the Control Panel window, then to the menu Administration > System Configuration and Boot. In either case, the window shown below will open.

The capabilities of the msconfig program are very large. But in this case, we are interested in exactly those that relate to loading windows 7. Go to the Download tab and the following features will be presented to our attention:

• choosing a system to boot by default;
• deleting entries in the boot menu;
• select safe boot mode;
• enable/disable the welcome screen;
• enable/disable download log;
• enable/disable loading of basic VGA drivers (Basic video checkbox)
• changing the timeout - the period of time after which the selected OS is loaded.

If you click on the Advanced Options button, you can choose even more interesting goodies:

• the number of processors that will be used at the boot stage;
• PCI blocking;
• activating debug mode;
• debug mode options;
• maximum amount of memory (helps to simulate the situation when the OS is used on a computer with a certain amount of RAM).

You can choose the operating system that boots by default as follows - click on the line of the desired OS and then on the Use default button.

Similarly, the line can be deleted - use the button with the telling name Delete.

Now it remains to restart the computer and all the changes you have made will take effect.

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Windows won't boot after msconfig changes

You decided to speed up your computer and changed the settings in "msconfig" (system configuration). After that, your computer stopped booting. If this is the case, then this note will help you solve the problem.

A lot has been written on the net about how you can speed up a computer by specifying the amount of RAM, the number of processors in the “msconfig” system configuration, but, unfortunately, not everything is so simple.

Very often, such changes lead to computer malfunctions. To be more precise, the computer simply stops loading the operating system.

From my experience, I can say that even if the operating system boots, it is unlikely that your computer will run faster. Usually the operating system itself determines the number of cores and RAM perfectly, so I do not recommend changing these values.

But you, most likely, have already changed something, so you got to this page. Read on, below I have given a solution to this problem.

I often write about this problem, so I decided to make a video on how to solve the startup problem that occurs after such settings.

The bottom line is that if the operating system stops loading, then the processor and RAM parameters must be returned to their original state (default). The question arises: how to do it?

In solving this problem, the command line will help us, in which you need to write the following commands:

1) "bcdedit / deletevalue (default) numproc" (without quotes), press "Enter"

2) "bcdedit / deletevalue (default) truncatememory" (without quotes), press "Enter"

You ask: how to get to the command line with a non-working operating system?

I answer. Using the boot menu, which is called by pressing and holding the "F8" key when turning on the computer, or using the installation disk with the operating system.

For more details, look at the video, I told and showed everything there.

The method works, I checked.

A new video on this topic has been added to the channel. If it didn't work using the first method, try this one:

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The Windows 7 operating system allows you to manage the boot options of installed operating systems, manipulate services and startup. The System Configuration utility, called by the msconfig command, is designed for this.

How to enter the configurator msconfig.exe?

There are several ways to run the utility. We present 3 of the simplest.

Search line

To launch the utility, you must enter the word in the search bar of the Start menu. msconfig, and then select the found utility in the search results.

Run command

Open the Run submenu located in the Start menu and type in the text field msconfig, then press Enter or the OK button.

Command line

Open Start - All Programs, and then in the "Accessories" folder, select "Command Prompt".

In the window that opens with a black background, enter msconfig and press Enter.

In addition to the above methods, it is possible to open the utility directly from the folder where it is located. To do this, go to the C:\Windows\System32 directory and run msconfig.exe.

Proper msconfig configuration for current needs

The System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG) window has several tabs: General, Boot, Services, Startup, and Services.

General

The "General" section is designed to select one of three options for loading the operating system. By default, "Normal Startup" is selected, which loads all the necessary drivers, services and programs at startup.

The user can install "Diagnostic Startup" to load only the drivers and services necessary for the functioning of the system. This mode is used to identify the causes of errors in the operation of Windows 7. For example, when loading, an unknown error began to appear, or after a while the computer simply restarts or gives a blue screen of death. The cause may be errors in drivers or system files, or an installed application may cause an error. If there are no problems in the system operation in the diagnostic mode, then the user program is to blame.

"Selective startup" is used to further diagnose and identify the causes of problems in the system. You can sequentially enable additional services and startup programs. It is recommended to start the system by first enabling system services, then enable items in startup and reboot. At the last step, enable "Use original boot configuration", which will correspond to the normal OS startup option. Thus, you will be able to localize the cause and identify the group of programs or services that lead to errors.

The Boot section allows you to manage the boot of installed operating systems. If you have multiple systems installed, you can configure which one will boot first. To do this, select one of the systems from the list and click on the "Use as default" button. Additionally, you can set the waiting time for the user to select a particular system by changing the time interval in the "Timeout" field.

Here you can also configure additional download options. Enabling the "Safe Mode" feature will allow you to run the operating system with limited capabilities. This downloads only the most necessary drivers and devices. This mode is used to diagnose software problems.

There are several options for working in safe mode:

• "Minimum download" essentially allows you to download a minimal set of drivers and use only the required number of devices, and without the support of network services and devices.
• "Other Shell" allows you to additionally use the command line in safe mode, but Windows Explorer will not be available, as well as the network.
• "Restore Active Directory" - allows you to start Windows Explorer in safe mode with support for Active Directory directories.
• "Network" - loads network services and devices.

• "Without GUI" - disables the animation of loading the operating system.
• "Boot log" - includes the ability to save information about system boot to a file (keep a boot log). The log is saved in the "Ntbtlog.txt" file, which is located in the %SystemRoot% folder.
• "Basic video" - makes it possible to replace video card drivers. That is, instead of installed video drivers, standard VGA drivers will be used.
• "OS Information" - allows you to display information about loaded drivers during system boot.

You can also set other additional Windows 7 boot options by clicking on the appropriate button below the OS list. The purpose of this section is to set limits on the use of physical resources at startup.

• "Number of processors" - limits the use of cores of multi-core processors by specifying their number.
• "Maximum Memory" - sets the limit of used RAM.
• "PCI blocking" - allows you to restrict the use of I / O devices connected to the PCI bus.
• "Debug" - activates the debug mode. It is used primarily by driver and software developers.

Services

Section "Services" - used to enable and disable all services of the operating system. During system diagnostics, you can disable some services to determine the cause of problems. To hide system services, check the "Do not display Microsoft services" box. After that, on the "General" tab, set the "Selective startup" mode and enable the "Load system services" item. On the Services tab, disable all other user services, restart your computer. If there are no problems after that, then the user services are the cause. Now sequentially enabling services, you can easily determine the source of problems. If the problem does not disappear, then the reason lies in the system services. Disable all services and then enable them sequentially to determine the source of the system failure.

Section "Startup" - allows you to enable or disable the automatic launch of certain programs at OS startup. To disable automatic loading of any program, uncheck the box next to the selected program and click the "OK" button. You can manage startup options to diagnose problems or to improve system boot speed. Often, during the operation of a computer, a user has up to 20 applications in startup, most of which he does not even suspect. Naturally, such a number of programs significantly slows down the loading of Windows. If you are diagnosing the system, you can disable all programs at startup, and then enable them sequentially to determine the source of the error.

Service

The "Service" section is used to launch additional system utilities. Here the user can launch additional diagnostic, administration and operating system management tools. It is enough to select the utility you are interested in (there is a brief description of each of them next to it) and click on the "Run" button to open it.

As you can see, the MSCONFIG utility is quite easy to use and allows you to diagnose software malfunctions when loading the Windows system. But still, chaotic changes in this application can lead to undesirable consequences, so write down the changes you make so that in case of problems it is easy to return everything to its original state.