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Mauro Huculak

What is MSConfig, and how do you use it on Windows 11? System Configuration explained.

Windows 11 msconfig.

On Windows 11 (and 10), MSConfig (also known as System Configuration) is a built-in tool designed to help you troubleshoot and manage the operating system's startup process.

It allows you to turn on and off programs, device drivers, and services that run at startup and modify boot parameters, including the ability to access the Safe Mode. This utility is particularly useful for diagnosing performance issues and software conflicts in the operating system.

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