MSConfig utility for Win 2k

[Brandon]

Does anyone know if there is a similar MSConfig utility
(that was used for WIN9x) for Win2k. If so, what is the
command to launch it? I am trying to check the items that
are starting up automatically so that I can control these.

 

[Greg Stigers]

It may not be strictly kosher, but you can "borrow" the msconfig utility
from XP, and use it on Windows 2000.

Under 2000, you can use the System Information tool. This is under Programs,
Accessories, System Tools. Or, you can just run compmgmt.msc, and navigate
to System Tools | System Information, etc.

However, if you are comfortable with the registry, the Run keys are not hard
to find, either by searching only for keys (uncheck Values and Data), and
check Match whole strings only, or by navigating to them. Under
HKEY_CURRENT_USER, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and HKEY_USERS\<long string> you will
find SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and RunOnce. See for
instance "Definition of the RunOnce Keys in the Registry" at
<http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;137367&Product=win2
000>.

 

[Budd]

This is resommended.

http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/wntipcfg-o.asp

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Budd Paul
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/b/buddpaul/

 

[Jerold Schulman]

Does anyone know if there is a similar MSConfig utility
(that was used for WIN9x) for Win2k. If so, what is the
command to launch it? I am trying to check the items that
are starting up automatically so that I can control these.

See tip 2620 in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsiinc.com

Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com

 

[John Thomas Smith]

Does anyone know if there is a similar MSConfig utility

This program does that http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
Also
Free Firewall http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf/spf_ov.htm
Stop Flash from taking "forever" to download those huge files
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,22947,00.asp
If your computer is infected with a virus, removal tools here
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html
Or spyware removal spybot -- http://www.safer-networking.org
Another spyware remove ad-aware -- http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Stop Internet Explorer pop-ups http://www.panicware.com
Prescreen and block Email http://www.mailwasher.net
Tweak your system to run better http://www.xteq.com
For XP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp


John Thomas Smith
http://www.direct2usales.com
http://www.pacifier.com/~jtsmith

 

[Steve Nielsen]

"This GUI tool gives you information about your IP configuration."

Has nothing to do with the functionality in msconfig.

Steve

 

[Alias]

Does anyone know if there is a similar MSConfig utility
(that was used for WIN9x) for Win2k. If so, what is the
command to launch it? I am trying to check the items that
are starting up automatically so that I can control these.

You can download the XP one that works just fine with W2K here:

http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Msconfig.htm

Alias

 

[Budd]

Sorry about that.

-----Original Message-----
"This GUI tool gives you information about your IP configuration."

Has nothing to do with the functionality in msconfig.

Steve
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/
existing/wntipcfg-o.asp

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