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Thread ID: 72923 2006-09-30 21:09:00 Disabling Services: [msconfig] vs [services.msc] Strommer (42) Press F1
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488382 2006-09-30 21:09:00 On the Major Geeks site it says:
"Do not use msconfig to disable services. Type in the Run box "services.msc" instead!"

What is wrong with using msconfig?

Reference: majorgeeks.com
Strommer (42)
488383 2006-09-30 21:21:00 This ( . archive . org/web/20041128084144/http://www . blackviper . com/AskBV/XP25 . htm" target="_blank">web . archive . org) is why

Why can't I use msconfig to change my services?

The reason is because with msconfig and Hardware Profiles, you can disable services that may be vital to boot your system . With the management console (services . msc) you cannot . Also, msconfig, while unchecking the box, is disabling the service .

The "Disable All" button also scares me . It should not even be there as no reason exists to justify disabling "everything . "

Not "allowing" people to use msconfig reduces the flames and technical support questions in my inbox from people that fail to read the descriptions I offer with each service and the warnings I attach to them .
Speedy Gonzales (78)
488384 2006-09-30 21:34:00 Thanks Speedy. Strommer (42)
488385 2006-09-30 21:37:00 No worries Speedy Gonzales (78)
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