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orcutt989
06-10-2004, 07:08 PM
Where the hell is msconfig in windows xp???

fred devliegher
06-10-2004, 07:08 PM
Start->Run->Msconfig ?

backlash
06-10-2004, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by fred devliegher@10 June 2004 - 14:16
Start->Run->Msconfig ?
hehe

fred devliegher
06-10-2004, 07:38 PM
What ? He asked, I answered... if he wanted to hear something else should have asked his question a bit more clearly.

orcutt989
06-20-2004, 10:37 PM
No, its not there. You guys really think im that much of an idiot??? I was trying to configure my startup programs by going ot run>msconfig and when i hit enter, it says "Windows cannot find 'msconfig'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file"......etc. It is like i mistyped it or something, but i didnt. It's not recognizing it. And i would appreciate it if you guys just wouldnt assume i was an idiot. :) Thanks

TheRealDave
06-20-2004, 10:52 PM
Originally posted by orcutt989@20 June 2004 - 22:45
No, its not there. You guys really think im that much of an idiot??? I was trying to configure my startup programs by going ot run>msconfig and when i hit enter, it says "Windows cannot find 'msconfig'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file"......etc. It is like i mistyped it or something, but i didnt. It's not recognizing it. And i would appreciate it if you guys just wouldnt assume i was an idiot. :) Thanks
:lol: then y didnt u say so!!

check for a virus, if it cant be found you proberly have a virus..

Jg427
06-20-2004, 11:03 PM
It should be in C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Binaries and a copy stored in C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386.

shn
06-20-2004, 11:24 PM
Try downloading it off the net or getting it from somone and putting it in the correct location on your system.

peat moss
06-20-2004, 11:38 PM
Try this.



Extract a New Copy of Msconfig.exe

Open a command prompt window. Insert your XP CD into the drive and enter the following command:

EXPAND -R X:\I386\MSCONFIG.EX_Z:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\BINARIES

peat moss
06-20-2004, 11:47 PM
Quote :I was trying to configure my startup programs.

There are some good programs that have start up utilities Like System Mec. , Regseeker is anouther good one . I would feel safer using them than msconfig. :)


http://www.snapfiles.com/get/regseeker.html


http://www.perfectdrivers.com/howto/msconfig.html

harrycary
06-21-2004, 12:03 AM
umm, read what's at this site before doing anything...

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm


/that is all

peat moss
06-21-2004, 12:10 AM
@harrycary Ya good site great advice , Thats why I use system mec. I can just disable not remove, to test. I have only 6 items running at start up all virus or firewall related

AndrewBarker
06-21-2004, 01:12 AM
Originally posted by Jg427@20 June 2004 - 23:11
It should be in C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Binaries and a copy stored in C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386.



Start > Run > sfc /scannow

http://www.updatexp.com/image-files/scannow1.gif

orcutt989
06-21-2004, 04:02 AM
Thanks alot everyone for the help. Haha, everyone took me seriously, thanks alot. I apprecaite everyone taking time to give me instructions.



"It should be in C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Binaries and a copy stored in C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386."


Yeah, there it is, in the C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Binaries

Thanks alot, i'll use other programs to do it though.

backlash
06-21-2004, 12:56 PM
Originally posted by fred devliegher@10 June 2004 - 14:46
What ? He asked, I answered... if he wanted to hear something else should have asked his question a bit more clearly.
I know...I just found it funny. Maybe b/c I felt it was a silly question. That's all.