In WinME the config.sys and autoexec.bat files are not usedĪny more. One of the things I look at is the path, If it points to a non-windows folder, that is a good clue that it is probably safe to uncheck So the short version here is to use great caution, that by disabling the wrong item you can have long-term effects There may be more / others, depending on your 'puter. LoadPowerProfile (NOTE: there are two of these.leave them both alone) Here is only a partial list of programs that *may* show-up in the startup tab that you should *NOT* disable! While I completely agree with him on this issue, I felt that what I wrote above was enough of a caution, Ron convinced me that I was wrong! That by disabling certain items shown above, you can really His concern is that this can be a dangerous area to play in if you don't know what it's for. NEW INFO! Īfter a number of emails from Ron Martell (Microsoft MVP), I have decided to add some more info to this I try to look here after installing any applications. That way you won't get too confused if something starts to act funny. You un-check only one box at a time, re-boot, and make sure all is well before you try anotherīox. You'll need to learn what programs normally load at bootup. Registry from DOS mode? Assuming you thought to make a backup copy. This is so muchīetter than editing a file or hacking the registry! Have you ever had to restore a hosed And yes, you can do this from safe mode if need be. Remember, if un-checking a box causes your 'puter to act funny, just re-check the box and Here you can keep a program from loading simply by un-checking the box next to it. The registry, and the startup group just to find out what's loading! Possibilities? Prior to Win98 you would have to search each of the above files, 4-6 places in Startup group on the start menu, it will be listed here. Whether it loads from the registry, system.ini, win.ini, config.sys, autoexec.bat, or from the This is where every program is listed that starts The only reason I can think of for doing this is to troubleshoot By un-checking a box youĬan keep a VXD from loading. Here you see a list of VXDs that load at startup. Again, as a rule I leave this file alone. Here you see the contents of your win.iniįile. Unless you really know what you're doing, I'd recommend you leave this file Here is the contents of your system.iniįile. By left-clicking on the "?" in the upper rightĬorner, then by left-clicking on the words next to a box you can get a basic explanation of what a Geeky stuff without hacking the registry. The Advanced button gives you this screen. The utility, Although now it's too late to cancel. The apply button makes the changes without closing If you decide to chicken out, some may think wisely, you can hit the cancel button to Means that it is loading some but not all of the items. Notice how the check box Load startup group items is checked but also gray? This With Selective Startup, youĬan check, un-check boxes or go to the other tabs to keep only certain items from loading. Idea what is keeping your system from starting normally. This is a good way to start if you have no Hosed I can't boot unless it's into safe mode. The only time I use Diagnostic startup is when my system is so Under Startup Selection, Normal Startup is the default choice. This is the first screen you see when you start the program. And if you make your system unbootable, justīoot into safe mode, start the program, re-check the boxes and reboot. Setting(s) back in, simply re-check the box. The most cool feature is that you make these changes by simply un-checking boxes.
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While the above explanation tells you all you want to know (ya, right), more importantly itĪllows you to change many facets of Windows ME without either editing files or the registry! Process of elimination using check boxes." This tool allows you to troubleshoot problems through a The system configuration with check boxes. System Configuration Utility allows you to modify
"Automates routine Windows troubleshooting steps. I prefer to make a shortcut directly to it. Occasionally then it's a bit more simple to go start | run, type MSCONFIG, then click ok Program opens, go to tools | System Configuration Utility. Programs | accessories | system tools | System Information, then when that
The official way to start it (thanks Microsoft) is to go to start | This white paper explains what it does, what you can use it for,Īnd how you can use it during performance tuning. The program file name is "MSCONFIG.EXE" and is located in the Windows ME has a seriously cool utility called System Configuration System Configuration Utility For WinME - What is it, and What Does it Do? System Configuration Utility For WinME