msconfig is missing

[adawnlight]

when i try to run msconfig It tels me it cant find msconfig.
I don't know how or why it dissapeard .
Can i get it back ? How ?

 

[Unknown]

Instead of trying to run it, have you tried to search for it?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

when i try to run msconfig It tels me it cant find msconfig.
I don't know how or why it dissapeard .
Can i get it back ? How ?

Have you actually looked in C:\Windows\System32 folder to determine
whether or not the file (msconfig.exe) is truly missing?

It might simply be that your Path Statement is screwed up, and
lacking the normal entries for WinXP's system folders. Therefore, WinXP
doesn't know how to find the applications.

It should look something like this:

%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem

To edit the Path, right-click My Computer > Properties > Advanced >
Environmental Variables. In the System Variables windows, highlight
"Path" and click the <Edit> button.


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[Ronaldo]

Look for the file in: C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\msconfig.exe if
the file is missing, it may have been deleted by a spyware or trojan.. so
scan the system with an antitrojan-spyware, and get a copy from another
system or google for a download and paste it in the Binaries folder. If you
can't find a copy of the file, someone here can upload one and provide you
with the link to download it.

http://www.easy-share.com/

 

[Ronaldo]

Skip the previous filehost link

http://rapidshare.com/

http://www.badongo.com/

 

[TaurArian]

Ronaldo

msconfig.exe can be expanded from the original CD. No need for anyone to
upload anything.

Open the command prompt window, insert the XP CD and enter:
EXPAND -R X:\I386\MSCONFIG.EX_Z:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\BINARIES

 

[Ronaldo]

Or you can use Recuva or any other deleted files restore application to
recover the missing file

http://www.recuva.com/


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[Ronaldo]

Thanks for the tip, it's appreciated.. but suppose the OP doesn't own a CD?


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[TaurArian]

All systems should have some method of restoring the OS, whether it's a
hidden partition or a disk.

If they don't have a disk, they could contact the manufacturer and get one
from them, they may have a hidden partition that they can access to obtain
the file.
Having no disk makes minor repairs almost impossible.

 

[John Smith]

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Ronaldo

msconfig.exe can be expanded from the original CD. No need for anyone to
upload anything.

Open the command prompt window, insert the XP CD and enter:
EXPAND -R X:\I386\MSCONFIG.EX_Z:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\BINARIES