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How to remove MSConfig error

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MSConfig.exe file information

The process System Configuration Utility belongs to the software Microsoft® Windows® Operating System or msconfig.exe or PowerPass or Installer or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or Error by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or FIXER or Windows Installer or IT University.

Description: File MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 158208 bytes (78% of all occurrence), 145408 bytes, 169984 bytes, 161280 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 58% dangerous. File size is 844288 bytes (85% of all occurrence), 107520 bytes, 839472 bytes, 107008 bytes. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. 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 75% dangerous. File size is 75264 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 60416 bytes, 248320 bytes. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). MSConfig.exe is not a Windows core file. Program has no file description. The program is not visible. MSConfig.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. MSConfig.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications.

If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 32% dangerous. File size is 158208 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 106496 bytes.

If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 20% dangerous. File size is 145408 bytes.

If MSConfig.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 54% dangerous. File size is 106496 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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