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#Windows logger msconfig unknown portable#
System Explorer - System Explorer Portable.Msconfig does not list all applications loaded in all possible startup locations (some entry points are hidden and unknown to the user).Ī better alternative is to use a startup manager:.This could then result in reinfection of the computer. Msconfig allows malware related items to hide in your registry which you may not see or affect your computer until switched back to normal startup mode.To completely remove an entry from its' list you have to edit the registry, or use a third-party tool like Msconfig Cleanup Utility or a startup manager. Msconfig only allows you to disable entries.When used to switch back to normal startup mode, these orphan entries can result in boot up errors. Msconfig will often leave orphaned entries when software is uninstalled.When uninstalling programs while disabled with msconfig, they may not be uninstalled properly and manually editing the registry will be required to remove everything.It is a temporary solution and not a good practice for the following reasons: It does not manage the programs that run when Windows starts."Īlthough it works as a basic startup manager, msconfig should not be used routinely to disable auto-start programs. In the Summary section Microsoft says " The System Configuration utility helps you find problems with your Windows configuration. MSConfig (System Configuration Utility) is a troubleshooting utility used to diagnose and fix system configuration issues.