Win2K and msconfig

[basil_fawlty]

Where did msconfig go when they made win2k? I've noticed that it's not here. I have it on XP and on my old computor in 98SE.

Do anyone know where/how to get a prog that will allow me to config the autostart in Win2k?

I've already tore half of my scalp, let me keep the 2nd

/ Basil !

 

[ronin1967]

Windows 2000 does not have the MSCONFIG

Copy the file msconfig.exe from here: http://www.technicalguide.com/files/s29k2/w98/msconfig.exe

Add it to the Windows 2000 c:\winnt\system32 folder.

Click | Start | Run | and type msconfig on the text box and click the OK button to start MSCONFIG.

Ignore the error messages you get about not finding the following files:

config.sys
autoexec.bat
win.ini
system.ini

 

[basil_fawlty]

Thanks a ton mano, will test it

 

[ronin1967]

no problem...

 

[mbentley]

if all else fails, you can dig through the registry i am pretty sure you can find the "run" programs (those that start up when the system does) at the following address in your registry:

 

[ronin1967]

there is also 3rd party software that works pretty well...

http://www.govital.net/~soz/lists/Startup_Tools.htm

 

[su root]

if all else fails, you can dig through the registry i am pretty sure you can find the "run" programs (those that start up when the system does) at the following address in your registry:

When you start your computers, anything in *any* of these directories and keys will start up automatically:

Startup folders:
C:\Documents and Settings\All users\Start Menu\Startup
C:\Documents and Settings\[your username]\Start Menu\Startup

Registry Keys:
HKCurrent User\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run
HKLocal Machine\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run

RunOnce's (only used after installing a program, anything in here will be run once, then deleted)
HKCurrent User\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run Once
HKLocal Machine\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run Once

And then there is also services that will start. You can find these in Start/Settings/Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Services

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