3 Ways to Open MSConfig in Windows 11

MSConfig, also known as System Configuration, is a handy tool for configuring your PC's boot settings and managing system services. Whether you need to troubleshoot startup issues or adjust how Windows boots, here are three quick ways to open MSConfig.

1. Open MSConfig via Run

Using the Run tool is one of the simplest ways to open the MSConfig on your Windows 11 PC. So, let's start with that.

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msconfig in the text box.
3. Hit the Enter key or click OK to bring up the System Configuration window.

2. Open MSConfig Using Windows Search

The Windows Search menu makes it easy to open the built-in tools and programs on your PC. Here's how you can use it to open the MSConfig tool.

1. Click the magnifying glass on the taskbar or press Win + S to bring up the search menu.
2. Type MSConfig in the search box.
3. Select the first result that appears, or click the Run as administrator on your right.
   

Did you know you can also run programs and processes as a different user on Windows? Check out how to add the "Run as Different User" option to the Windows 11 Start menu.

3. Use Windows Terminal to Launch MSConfig

Windows Terminal is an app that incorporates both Command Prompt and PowerShell. You can open MSConfig with either of these command-line tools in the same way as the Run dialog. Here's how you can go about it.

1. Right-click the Start icon and select Terminal (Admin) from the context menu.
2. Select Yes when the User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears.
3. Type msconfig in the Terminal window and hit Enter.
   

So, these were some of the easiest and quickest ways to open MSConfig in Windows 11. If you use this tool frequently, you can also add it to your Windows 11 desktop or pin it to the taskbar for quicker access.