5 Ways to Open MSConfig in Windows 11

Use the Run dialog box to open it easily

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Published onJuly 3, 2024

published onJuly 3, 2024

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MsConfig isa commandused to open the System Configuration window. It allows you to change Windows boot settings and the startup app actions. Opening it is very simple, and we will discuss three ways to launch System Configuration using the msconfig command on Windows 11.

How can I access Msconfig in Windows 11?

1. Using the Run command

2. Using the Windows Search

3. Using the Command Prompt

If you are well-versed in Terminal or like PowerShell better than Command Prompt, you can use it to open the System Configuration window.

4. Using the File Explorer window

5. Using the Task Manager

To conclude, you can open the System Configuration window using the Run command, Command Prompt, File Explorer, and Windows Search.

Once you have opened the System Configuration, you can change the Startup mode and boot options, enable or disable Services, and manage Startup items.

In case you want to learn more aboutremoving startup programs on Windows, we have a separate guide for that.

If you cannot open msconfig, you can check out ourYou don’t have sufficient privileges to run the System Configurationguide for more information.

Do keep in mind that sometimes theApply button might be grayed out in msconfig, but that can be easily fixed. Many users also reported thatMSConfig keeps reverting to selective startup, but we have a guide that tackles that issue.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please leave them in the comments section below, and we will be happy to answer.

5 Ways to Open MSConfig in Windows 11#

How can I access Msconfig in Windows 11?#

1. Using the Run command#

2. Using the Windows Search#

3. Using the Command Prompt#

4. Using the File Explorer window#

5. Using the Task Manager#