msconfig refuses to work

[LuDean Marvin]

When I run msconfig, all I get is an hourglass cursor for 5 or 6
seconds, then nothing. In Task manager, msconfig is listed as a
running process, though using no cpu cycles. Does anyone have an idea
how I can get it running properly?

 

[Patrick Keenan]

When I run msconfig, all I get is an hourglass cursor for 5 or 6 seconds,
then nothing. In Task manager, msconfig is listed as a running process,
though using no cpu cycles. Does anyone have an idea how I can get it
running properly?

Once it's crashed like that, you need to terminate the process in Task
Manager or Process Explorer. Alternately, a reboot will release it.

If it doesn't work then, clear out the temp files and have a look for
malware.

HTH
-pk