Error Message Displayed When Tyring To Open "msconfig"


  1. Posts : 302
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Error Message Displayed When Tyring To Open "msconfig"


    I was looking at an article on pcworld.com, trying to optimize whatever i could since my computer has been stalling at start-up. I disabled a few "start-up" programs and one or two other things that are listed int he article here: Optimize Your Windows 7 PC - PCWorld

    Now every time I try attempt to open "msconfig" I receive this message in a dialog box.

    "The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it."

    Thanks in advance,
    Lollies
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    I would do a repair install before you begin to encounter MORE problems ... This will not effect any of your installed programs... Repair Install
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  3. Posts : 967
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #3

    Try system restore, you may have turned off a service that mscconfig
    relies on. By any chance did you disable Application Information Service?
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  4. Posts : 302
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    rvbfan said:
    Try system restore, you may have turned off a service that mscconfig
    relies on.
    Tried it, displays the same message as msconfig.
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  5. Posts : 302
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Tews said:
    I would do a repair install before you begin to encounter MORE problems ... This will not effect any of your installed programs... Repair Install
    I receive the same message when I try to run the Set-up after inserting the disc.
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  6. Posts : 967
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #6

    You have your DVD or Cd set as your first boot device?
    If not do so then try the repair install again. Messing
    with services in 7 can really bite you in the behind.
    (just for futures only disable, change one service at a time)
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  7. Posts : 967
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #7

    Could also try this How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7
    But is looking more and more like you may have to do a fresh install. Hope you backed up all your important data.
    Also make sure you have your up to date drivers on a disk or thumb drive handy.
    Sorry, tough lesson.
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