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220-802 · Question #553

Which of the following OS utilities can be used to modify which programs are run at the time of system startup?

The correct answer is A. MSCONFIG. MSCONFIG (System Configuration Utility) provides a Startup tab specifically for enabling or disabling programs that launch at system boot. Other tools listed serve different administrative purposes.

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Question

Which of the following OS utilities can be used to modify which programs are run at the time of system startup?

Options

  • AMSCONFIG
  • BServices
  • CMSTSC
  • DComputer Management

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    86% (51)
  • B
    8% (5)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

MSCONFIG (System Configuration Utility) provides a Startup tab specifically for enabling or disabling programs that launch at system boot. Other tools listed serve different administrative purposes.

AMSCONFIGCorrect

MSCONFIG is the System Configuration Utility that includes a dedicated Startup tab listing all programs configured to run at boot. A technician can enable or disable individual startup entries directly from this interface, making it the correct tool for managing startup programs.

BServices

The Services console manages Windows background services, not user-level startup programs loaded via the registry Run keys or Startup folder.

CMSTSC

MSTSC is the Microsoft Terminal Services Client used to initiate Remote Desktop connections, unrelated to startup program management.

DComputer Management

Computer Management is a broad MMC snap-in that includes Services and other tools but does not have a dedicated startup program management interface.

Concept tested: Managing Windows startup programs with MSCONFIG

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/performance/system-configuration-utility-troubleshoot-configuration-errors

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#MSCONFIG#startup programs#system configuration#Windows utilities

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