How to go to "msconfig" on windows 10

In many cases, when correcting errors and solving problems with Windows, the built-in "System Configuration" utility is also called "msconfig". It allows you to change the settings of the startup and manage the operation of the services. In this article, we will consider all possible ways to open the window of the mentioned snap-in on devices running Windows 10.

Run "msconfig" in Windows 10

Immediately note that all methods described in the article do not imply an use of third-party software. In all cases, the launch of the utility is carried out by the built-in tools that there are in each edition of Windows.

Method 1: Snap "Run"

Using the specified utility, you can run a variety of system programs, including the "system configuration" you need. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press simultaneously the "Windows" and "R" keys. As a result, the "Run" Utility window appears with a text field. You need to enter the msconfig command, and then click the "OK" button in the same window or "Enter" on the keyboard.

   

   Method 2: PowerShell shell or "Command Line"

   The second method is very similar to the previous one. The only difference is that the command to start the snap will be performed not through the "Run" utility, but through the PowerShell system shell or the "Command Line" tool.

   1. Click on the "Start" button with the right mouse button. From the opened context menu, select "Windows PowerShell". If you change the system settings, then instead of this string you can have a "command line". You can choose it.

      

      Method 3: Start menu

      Most system utilities can be found in the "Start" menu. From there, they, if necessary and launched. Equipment "MSCONFIG" in this regard is no exception.

      1. Open the "Start" menu by clicking on it with the left mouse button. In the main menu, go to the bottom until you see the Windows Administration Folder, and open it. Inside there will be a list of system utilities. Click on that of them called the "System Configuration" or "System Configuration".

      

      2. After that, the "MSCONFIG" window will immediately appear.

      Method 4: System "Search"

      Literally any file or program on a computer can be found through the built-in search function. To open the desired utility you need to do the following:

      1. Click on the "Search" icon on the taskbar with the left mouse button. In the window that opened the window, start entering the msconfig phrase. As a result, in the upper area you will see a list of found coincidences. Click on that of them, which is called "System Configuration".

      

      2. After a minute, the desired snap will start.

      Method 5: File Manager

      Each system program and utility has its own folder in which the executable file is the default. Equipment "System Configuration" is not an exception in this regard.

      1. Open the "Computer" window by clicking on the appropriate icon on the "desktop" or in any other way.

      

      2. Next, you need to go through the next way:

         C: \ Windows \ System32

      3. In the System32 directory you will find the desired "msconfig" utility. Click on the file of the same name twice LKM. If you plan to use tooling often, then you can create a shortcut on the "desktop" for convenience.

         

         Method 6: "Control Panel"

         In addition to the methods listed above, you can also open the system configuration utility via the built-in control panel.

         1. In any convenient way, open the "Control Panel", for example, using it for this.

            By using in practice one of the methods described, you can easily access one of the most important system snaps in Windows 10. Recall that it often activates the "Safe Mode" of the download. If you do not know how to do it right, we recommend to familiarize yourself with our thematic leadership.

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