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MSCONFIG problem

by granpama Jun 7, 2005 2:20AM PDT

I am a newbie!! I use Windows XP. When I click "start", "run" in MSCONFIG window, a large window flashes momentarily and diappears. Help is appreciated! Thank you.
granpama

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Read "tools quit" at
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 7, 2005 3:16AM PDT
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You haven't said if MSCONFIG starts or not?
by AussiePete Jun 7, 2005 3:24AM PDT

try copying this and pasting into the box

C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\msconfig.exe

Alternatively, in explorer, goto the above and then create a shortcut on your desk top.
Peter

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MSCONFIG
by granpama Jun 7, 2005 10:49PM PDT

When I click "enter" the window appears momentarily and then disappears.

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Please read the TOOLS QUIT post.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 7, 2005 10:55PM PDT

That is the cure better than 9 out of 10 times.

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"TOOLS QUIT"
by granpama Jun 10, 2005 11:00PM PDT

As a newbie, what is "TOOLS QUIT" and how do I find it? Thank you.

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click here..
by AussiePete Jun 10, 2005 11:07PM PDT
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