JSI Tip 10633. What tools are available on the System Configuration utility (MSConfig.exe) Tools tab?

Jerold Schulman

July 10, 2006

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The updated System Configuration utility (MSCONFIG.EXE) is a handy way to access the following tools:

Tool name

Description on the Tools tab

Command

   About Windows

   Shows the version of Windows currently installed on the system.

   Winver.exe

   Command Prompt

   Opens a Command-Prompt window.

   Cmd.exe

   Event Viewer

   Displays monitoring and troubleshooting messages from Windows   and other programs.

   Eventvwr.msc

   Internet Options

   Internet Explorer Settings.

   Inetcpl.cpl

   Internet Protocol Configuration   

   IPCONFIG is a command-line tool used to control   network connections on Windows-based computers.

   Ipconfig.exe or Ipconfig.exe /all

   Network Diagnostics

   Network Diagnostics scans your system to gather information about       your hardware, software, and network connections.

   Netsh.exe diag gui

   Programs

   Add or remove programs and Windows components.

   Appwiz.cpl

   Registry Editor

   Make changes to the Windows registry.

   Regedit.exe

   Security Center

   Configure Automatic Updates, Windows Firewall, and   Internet Properties settings.

   Wscui.cpl

   System Information

   View advanced information about hardware   and software settings.

   Msinfo32 .exe

   System Properties

   View basic information about your   computer's system settings.

   Sysdm.cpl

   System Restore

   Restore computer to a previous state.

   %SystemRoot%System32restoreRstrui.exe   

   Task Manager

   Provides details about programs and processes   running on your computer.

   Taskmgr.exe



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