The System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) is intended to be used as a
troubleshooting tool, not a startup manager.

[[System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe) allows you to temporarily
change the way Windows XP Professional starts by disabling startup programs
and services individually or several at a time.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...all/reskit/en-
us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmb
_tol_dxth.asp

[[System Configuration Utility (Msconfig.exe) automates the routine
troubleshooting steps that Microsoft Product Support Services technicians
use when diagnosing Windows configuration issues. You can use this tool to
modify the system configuration through a process of elimination with check
boxes, reducing the risk of typing errors.]]
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...l/proddocs/en-
us/msconfig_usage.mspx

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:uOB5cizyFHA.3864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
kenny <dot@net.biz> hunted and pecked:
>
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Cleanup.shtml
>
> Kenny www.computerboom.com
>
>
> MSConfig a tool coming with Windows includes a basic startup manager which
> allows you to enable/disable auto-start programs. It does not however
> allow you to completely remove an entry from the list.
>
> This is where MSConfig Cleanup comes in! It scans the startup
> configurations and allows you to remove any item that has been previously
> disabled via MSConfig. Try it. It's Free!
>
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> "siriusbliss" <junkdrop1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uEInSEexFHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> How do I get rid of old and/or duplicate startup items in the system
>> configuration utility (start>run>msconfig...>?
>>
>> There are still items in there for programs that I have either
>> uninstalled or no longer use.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg