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System Configuration Utility
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Windows 98's System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe, located in Windows\System) automates the routine troubleshooting steps that Microsoft Technical Support engineers use when diagnosing issues with the Windows 98 configuration. This tool permits you to modify the system configuration through a process of elimination with check boxes, reducing the risk of typing errors previously associated with Notepad and System Configuration Editor.

System Configuration Utility also can create a backup copy of your system files before you begin a troubleshooting session. Create backup copies of your system files to ensure that the modifications made during your troubleshooting session can be reversed.

Clicking on the Advanced button brings up the advanced troubleshooting options. The Advanced Troubleshooting Settings dialog box provides further options to narrow the scope of configuration issues with Windows 98. These options will invoke many of the diagnostic switches for Windows 98 (equivalent to WIN.COM /D:).

The options provided include the ability to:

  • Disable 32-bit disk access
  • Force the display to VGA
  • Limit the memory used by Windows 98
  • Enable the Startup Menu
  • Disable ScanDisk after bad shutdowns
  • Enable or disable SCSI Double-buffering
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