my pc got restarted if i run 'msconfig'. i also cannot access hidden files or folders.pc has got very slow.
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ never run msconfig
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usually, PC slowdown can be attributed to unwanted programs running in the background. by typing in 'msconfig' in start>run\nyou can select which programs to turn off...\n\nas a useful guide of which things you need or don't need, try answers that work...\n\nhttp://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm\n\nthis gives a list of processes and what they do, so you can tell if you can get rid of them...
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in run type msconfig\nin ms config under startup u uncheack all and restart the computer
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Better re-install. Or restore system the easiest way.\n\nClick Start/Program/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore\nFollow guide line and you are done.\n\nThis the easiest and safest way if you want your PC back to previous settings.\n\nnihon94@yahoo.com
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If your machine ran faster a while ago (like just after your got it), it's importatn to look back on your use of it. If it began to slow down after you added that program (<whatever> it was), or after you changed a graphics card or some such, ... that may give a clue. You don't suggest such a thing, but it's worth trying to think about. \n\nIn general, if your machine is a Windows machine, it is particularly subject to infestation by malware. These are viruses, Trojans, spyware, and so on, which have been silently installed on your machine. Use a good antivirus program (recently updated) to detect and remove them from the entire machine. And use at least two spyware programs (also recently updated) to identify and remove spyware programs. (Two, because not all spyware programs, even the good ones, catch them all.) Examples of well respected programs for Windows (all available in limited freely downloadable versions, include: AVG antivirus, Avast antivirus, Spy Bot, Spy Catcher, AdAware, ...). But you say you've done that. \n\nAll of this, even if successful, may leave the Windows Registry in a messy and clogged state. There are some 'Registry cleaners' available, but if this is the cause, you may be better off by making a backup copy of all your data files, then reformatting the hard disk, and finally reinstalling Windows. This will result in a clean Registry. Using a Registry cleaner is not likely to do as well, though it may be enough.\n\nIn all, remember that, for Windows systems, the rule of thumb is reboot, reinstall, then reformat.  \n\n=========\napplication slow down\n\nIf one particular aspect of your machine (eg, Internet use, heavily computational tasks, heavily disk loaded tasks, ...) is the slowdown winner, this may give a clue. sow applications suing a specific hardware driver may indicate a defective or damaged drive. Removal and reinstallation may clear the problem. Indeed, a cold restart may be enough, since it will clear memory and then rebuild the system (including the drivers) from copies on the hard disk. slow doewn after a system which has had more and more simultaneous processes added to it (virus scanning, spyware scanning, firewall operation, ...) may be due to insufficient system RAM (add more), or too small virtual memory assignment (under Windows), or to conflict between DLL packages. Some applications include DLLs which replace existing ones, with bad effects on existing applications. Reinstallation of the existing applicationa will replace the  then existing, possibly making the new application exhibit problems.   \n\nFinally, it may be that your hard disk has become too fragmented for reasonable response and is spending much of its time thrashing instead of actually reading / writing to the disk. Defragmenting the hard disk may help. Recent bundled Windows defragmenting programs work adequately, but some of the commercial programs are quicker and more flexible.\n\n===========\nrecords\n\nKeep good notes about what you do. Something like, suspect overly fragmented hard disk. Applicaiton foo takes 4 minutes to complete. Defragmented hard disk on 0x/0y/0z at a:bc. Application foo takes 2 minutes. Good improvement, but not enough since application bar still is very very slow. \n\nThe purpose of this is to be able to pass on to someone else if necessary, what you've tried and what results there were, if any. And to keep straight in your own mind what you've done. Experience speaks when I say that it will help, even when you can't see now quite how.
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run an msconfig....press start...press run...type in msconfig...press ok....look for the startup tab and open it up....then look at all the files etc that open when you start your pc...choose which you want to start up and which you dont...click on apply when you have made your choices and restart your pc...when it restarts you will get a message to say you have run a system configuration....put a tick in the little box and click ok...alls well that ends well
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You can go to Start->Run and type in msconfig and then go to startup and uncheck the stuff that you don't want to start up when you turn on your computer. Be careful what you uncheck.
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use start--run--msconfig to disable unwanted startup programs...use start--run--services.msc to disable all unwanted services...\njust google if you dont know what a process is used for or IM me...
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There's a cheaper way to do it, but it will take some time.  Just click on the start button, click on Run, then type "msconfig" without the quotation marks.  Then, click on the Services tab at the top.  Services can be disabled from there.  \n\nJust realize that those services aren't what's slowing your computer down.  To speed it back up, click on the next tab to the right, Startup, and stop all of that trash that's in your system tray (next to your clock) from running every time you start your computer.  You'll notice a big difference, espcecially if your laptop is an older one.
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Restore to last known working configuration === turn on computer and start tapping the F8 key. You will get a prompt. Select this option.\n\nIf that dont work, do the same thing, but go into safe mode as administrator. From there, its a whole new troubleshooting process. Disable all your startups in MSCONFIG and try again.
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go to start/run msconfig then go to startup tab and disable it there...
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Some solutions to this may be:\n1) Start > Administrative Tools > Services > set some of the non-essential services to > Manual.\nIf the "System Administrative Tools" is not shown in All Programs or the Start menu, you can find it in the Control panel.\n\n2) Start > Run > type "msconfig" in the box > OK > click on the Startup tab > uncheck any programs that are not essential.\n\n3) You may have to many programs installed > Unistall the programs that are not used.
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Run free virus and data miner scans and clean up the start menu as instructed below..\n\nClick: Start, Run, Type in mcconfig and then from the screen un check all you do not need at start up.
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run > "MSCONFIG"\n\nBoot.ini tab\n\nDelete one entry of CP hpme (which is not working )\n\napply \n\nok\n\n\n\n\n\n.
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Check your start up programs.\nSTART > RUN > type MSCONFIG > STARTUP uncheck things you really do not started at Boot up.
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If you install a lot of programs, try the following to get rid of "startup items" that install themselves in your startup menu. \n\nGo to Start\nClick on RUN\nA little box will pop up - in it, type:   msconfig\nClick on the startup tab at the top\n\nThen unclick everything except your antivirus, spyware and system tools.  \n\nClick Apply\nClick OK\nAnd it will promt you to restart.  \n\nYou'll have all sorts of crap in there, such as Adobe updater and garbage that you can get rid of without fear of leaving your system vulnerable - and you'll get your speed back. \n\nGood luck!\n\nSpybot and those programs are good - but only if you have a virus.  I suggest you run spybot, and then try what I posted above.  Spybot will take system memory to run, too, causing your system to run even slower.
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u have to much up and running in ur start menue u need to go to start then click run then type in msconfig.exe then go over to the 2nd to last and disble all then it will ask for u to restart ur computer then hings will speed up