Combined with XP detailed Vista system configuration troubleshooting graphics and text tutorial _windowsxp

If you've ever had a problem with Windows XP, you'll know the power of the System Configuration Utility, which is what we usually call MSConfig.exe. Then if you upgrade to Vista, you will also find that Vista has've seen more than blue, reasonable use of it, can help you quickly locate and solve the problem.

Vista's system Configuration tool has a better functional organization and a more concise user interface than its predecessors. In particular, it includes a tool tag that allows you to easily access and run the Advanced Diagnostics tool for the operating system.

The method of starting the System Configuration tool, in addition to using the methods in the previous old system, you can also take advantage of the Instant Search functionality in Vista, simply press the "Windows" key and enter "system" (in English Vista) to discover "system Configuration" from the Start menu. Tools.

After the system Configuration tool starts, you will find several differences, as shown in the following diagram, compared to the version in Windows XP.

Fig. 1 System configuration under Vista

Figure 2 The System Configuration Utility under XP

The first is the change in name, which was changed by the System Configuration Utility in XP to system configuration. And the new version of the system configuration no longer has System.ini and Win.ini tags, boot.ini label has been changed to start tag. In addition, we can also find a new tool tag added.

Vista Tips

Although you can use the key combination windows+r to easily pull up the Run dialog box, you may be more accustomed to running the command window by default out of the Start menu. In Vista, it is hidden by default, giving more space to other commands. But you can also "get" it back by setting it up.

• 1. Right-click the Start menu and select Properties.
• 2, select the Start Menu tab page.
• 3, click the Start menu option next to the "Custom" button.
• 4, drag the list slider, find the Run command checkbox, select.
• 5, click to confirm.

Figure 3 Retrieve the Run command box

The general and service portions of the system are basically unchanged compared to XP, and we are no longer introducing them. Let's take a look at the Startup tab page.

Figure 4 Start tag

As we can see, all the options and check box settings use a very understandable name, rather than the terminology that Boot.ini the novice in XP.

In addition, from the bottom right corner, we also see a "Use all startup settings to be permanent" checkbox, and when you select it, the system configuration will not record any changes you make.

The Enable tab in Vsita is similar to the Startup tab setting in XP. But there are two more features, one is the "manufacturer" name, which makes it easier to identify the startup program, and the other is a disabled date that can help you keep track of when the startup program is disabled.

Fig. 5 Enabling under Vista

The newly added tool feature in Vista system configuration is a very useful toolset and is an essential tool for troubleshooting configuration errors.

Fig. 6 Tools in System configuration under Vista

As shown in the figure above, the tools inside are very comprehensive and contain detailed tool descriptions. It is also very convenient to use, just select the tool, and then click the "Start" button.

As we can see from the above introduction, if you have used the System Configuration Utility in Windows XP to troubleshoot, you can also use the system configuration in Vista to do this work, and it is easier to use, and added some very useful features, is pupil surpasses.