Are the entries in the Windows .ini files correct?

To determine whether there is a conflict in the System.ini or Win.ini file

  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
  3. On the General tab, click Selective startup.
  4. Click to clear all the check boxes under Selective startup.
  5. Click to select the Process System.ini file check box.
  6. Click to select the Process Win.ini file check box.
  7. Click OK.
  8. When you are prompted to restart your computer, click OK.
If your computer does not start or shut down correctly now, there is a problem with an entry in the System.ini or Win.ini file. Examine the entries more closely to determine the exact cause of the problem. Once you determine which entry is causing the problem, remove the entry, disable the entry by placing a semicolon (;) in front of it, or modify the entry so that it no longer causes the problem.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, February 13, 2001