JSI Tip 4221. How do I use MSConfig in Windows 2000?

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October 16, 2001 JSI Tip 4221. How do I use MSConfig in Windows 2000? A Web Exclusive from FAQ for Windows Jerold Schulman Windows 2000 InstantDoc #75530 FAQ for Windows	Email this Article Printer Friendly Reader Comments Digg This Del.icio.us RSS
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Microsoft did NOT include MSConfig in Windows 2000.

In tip 2620, I introduced StartUpCPL as a freeware alternative.

Microsoft did include MSConfig in Windows XP.

You can run MSConfig in Windows 2000 by using the Windows XP version. Copy the following files to a folder in your path:

%SystemRoot%\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\Binaries\msconfig.exe
%SystemRoot%\Help\msconfig.chm

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