Msconfig Cleanup Utility

Msconfig, which stands for Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a handy little tool that comes with most Windows Operating Systems. It helps you manage which programs and services start up when your computer does. When you type Msconfig into the Run box, it opens up and lets you stop those pesky programs from launching every time you boot up your PC.

Why Use Msconfig?

So, why would you want to use Msconfig? Well, sometimes your computer can get bogged down by too many programs trying to start at once. By using this tool, you can speed things up a bit by disabling the ones you don't need right away.

The Limitation of Msconfig

But here's the catch: while Msconfig is great for stopping these programs from starting up, it doesn't let you completely remove them from the list. All it does is uncheck them, leaving some leftover entries that just sit there in your Registry doing nothing.

Meet MsConfig Cleanup Utility

This is where MsConfig Cleanup Utility steps in! This nifty tool scans through all those startup configurations and gives you the power to remove any or all items that you've disabled with Msconfig. No more clutter!

A Note for Older Windows Users

If you're still using Windows 95 or 2000, there's something important to know: those versions didn't come with the Msconfig utility. But don't worry! The versions for Windows 98 and XP will work just fine on those older systems and are available for download on the MsConfig Cleanup Utility web page.