Use msconfig to launch Windows tools like System Restore, Regedit, etc

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We are all familiar with the System Configuration Tool which comes to life when you type msconfig in the start search and hit Enter!

msconfig tools 600x409 Use msconfig to launch Windows tools like System Restore, Regedit, etc

What many of you may have have missed is that using this tool you can app several Windows 7 or Windows 8 built-in applications.

Click on the Tools tab and you will see a list of Windows in-built tools which you can access & launch easily in a click.

You can launch the following from here:

  • Open Action Center
  • Find out Windows version information
  • Change UAC settings
  • Troubleshoot computer problems
  • Open Computer Management
  • Open System Information
  • View & monitor troubleshooting messages
  • Uninstall programs
  • Open System properties
  • Open Internet Options
  • Configure Network settings
  • Monitor performance
  • Monitor resources
  • Open Task Manager
  • Open Remote Assistance
  • Open command prompt
  • Open Registry Editor
  • Open System Restore

You can also see the path of the selected command there.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • Alexx

    For Windows XP with SP2, that tab doesn’t exists.
    I have installed a lot of Windows XP operating systems, and taht tab was not there.
    But, after upgrading to SP3, that tab appeared.