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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following Windows utilities is primarily used for managing system startup processes, including the ability to enable or disable startup programs?
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Option 3 : MSConfig
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is MSConfig.
Key Points
- MSConfig (Microsoft System Configuration Utility) is a system utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.
- It can enable or disable software, device drivers, and Windows services that run at startup, which can help to identify problematic processes.
- MSConfig can be used to configure how the computer starts and diagnose startup issues, improving the system's boot time and performance.
- It provides several startup options, including Normal Startup, Diagnostic Startup, and Selective Startup.
Additional Information
- Disk Management
- This utility is used for managing disk drives and the partitions associated with them.
- It allows users to create, delete, format, and resize partitions.
- It also provides options for initializing new disks and setting up RAID configurations.
- Task Manager
- Task Manager allows users to view and manage running applications and processes.
- It provides information about the system's performance, including CPU and memory usage.
- It can be used to end unresponsive programs and monitor system activity.
- Device Manager
- Device Manager is used to view and control the hardware attached to the computer.
- It allows users to install, update, and roll back drivers for hardware devices.
- It also provides options for enabling, disabling, and troubleshooting hardware components.
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