How to remove MSConfig error

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MSConfig.exe file information

The process System Configuration Utility or 1:00-7: belongs to the software msconfig.exe or PowerPass or Microsoft Windows Operating System or Installer or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or Error or Adobe AIR by FIXER or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or Windows Installer or IT University or ZK.

Description: File MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 158,208 bytes (77% of all occurrence), 169,984 bytes, 145,408 bytes, 161,280 bytes.
The program has a visible window. File MSConfig.exe is a Microsoft signed file. MSConfig.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 0% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 57% dangerous. File size is 844,288 bytes (81% of all occurrence), 107,520 bytes, 839,472 bytes, 145,408 bytes, 132,096 bytes, 107,008 bytes. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. MSConfig.exe is able to monitor applications.

If MSConfig.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 75,264 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 557,056 bytes, 222,208 bytes, 1,266,703 bytes, 180,274 bytes, 1,313,295 bytes, 60,416 bytes, 158,208 bytes, 248,320 bytes. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no file description. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. MSConfig.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs.

If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 32% dangerous. File size is 158,208 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 106,496 bytes.

If MSConfig.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 484,868 bytes.

If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 54% dangerous. File size is 106,496 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"MSConfigReminder" is not required to run at start up. Entry that appears when you uncheck an item in the MSConfig Startup group, and will disappear if on the next reboot you select the option to not be reminded that you are running in Selective Startup mode
"msconfig" definitely not required. CoolWebSearch parasite related. Note - this is not the legitimate msconfig.exe which should only appear in Msconfig/Startup if you leave the warning box unchecked after changing an Msconfig entry and rebooting
"Msconfig" definitely not required. Added by the WINUR WORM! Note - this is not the real msconfig.exe as it's located in C:\winrun\
"Msconfig lptt01" definitely not required. Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "msconfig" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here. Note - this is not the valid Windows Msconfig which has the same executable name
"msdev" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT.AAU WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate msconfig.exe which should only appear in Msconfig/Startup if you leave the warning box unchecked after changing an Msconfig entry and rebooting
"winrun" definitely not required. Added by the WINUR.A WORM! Note - this is not the real msconfig.exe as it's located in C:\winrun\

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as MSConfig.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the MSConfig.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

this is a worm...virus...
akhilesh

if it is running you probably launced it yourself. It can be use to manage running processes. Type msconfig in the run dialog box.
horizen

ist das systemkonfig program msconfig
Frank Wassner

Summary: 2 users think MSConfig.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think MSConfig.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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