3 Ways to Access MSConfig on Windows 11

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Method 1: Access MSConfig Using File Explorer

Step 1:Press theWindows + E keyson your keyboard to open the File Explorer.

Step 2:In the File Explorer window, click on theAddress bar> typemsconfig> pressEnteron your keyboard.

After that, the System Configuration (MSConfig) window will appear on your computer’s screen.

Method 2: Access MSConfig Using Windows Tools

Windows Administrative tools are a list of useful tools and utilities organized into a folder so that system administrators and advanced users can easily access them from one place.

Alongside other advanced tools such as Event Viewer, Task Scheduler, and more, you can use the same folder to access the System Configuration tool (MSConfig) on your computer. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:Press theWindows + R keystogether to access the Run tool.

Step 2:In the Run dialog, typecontrol admintools> clickOK.

Step 3:When a File Explorer window opens on the screen, double-click onSystem Configuration.

Once done, the System Configuration (MSConfig) dialog will appear on the computer screen.

Method 3: Access MSConfig Using Command Prompt or PowerShell

You can also access the system configuration tool (MSConfig) using Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell. All you would need to do is execute a simple command as detailed in the steps below:

Step 1:Press theWindows + S keysto access Search and typeCommand PromptorPowerShell. When either shows up, clickRun as Administratorto open them with administrative privileges.

Step 2:When a User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears, clickYes.

Step 3:In the Command Prompt or PowerShell window, type the following and pressEnter.

Also Read:How to manage apps and services that start with your PC

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Last updated on 03 June, 2024

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