MSConfig Keeps Reverting to Selective Startup: 3 Ways to Fix

Enable all disabled services to fix this issue

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Published onJuly 3, 2024

published onJuly 3, 2024

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Many users are worried because msconfig keeps reverting to selective startup, and while this usually isn’t a reason for concern, let’s see how we can fix this issue.

Why can’t I choose a normal startup in msconfig?

This usually occurs if you have one or more services disabled in msconfig. Missing drivers can sometimes cause this problem as well.

What can I do if msconfig keeps reverting to selective startup?

Before we try anything else, ensure that all necessary drivers are installed. A few users reported that a missing Bluetooth driver caused this issue on their PC.

1. Try enabling all disabled services

If you disable startup services, your PC will automatically switch to Selective startup, so the best way to fix it is to enable all disabled services.

2. Disable all advanced boot options

3. Modify the registry

Keep in mind that modifying the registry comes with certain risks, so create a backup in case anything goes wrong.

How do I turn off selective startup?

To do this, just open msconfig and select Normal startup from the System Configuration window. Do keep in mind that all services need to be enabled for this to work.

Before you go, you might want to learn how to properlyopen msconfig in Windows 11, or what to do if theApply button is grayed out in msconfig.

Did you find a different way to fix msconfig that keeps reverting to selective startup? If so, share it with us in the comments below.

MSConfig Keeps Reverting to Selective Startup: 3 Ways to Fix#

What can I do if msconfig keeps reverting to selective startup?#

1. Try enabling all disabled services#

2. Disable all advanced boot options#

3. Modify the registry#

How do I turn off selective startup?#