To check your system utility, you can follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. In the Start Search box, type “msconfig” and then press ENTER. This will open the System Configuration utility.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, you may need to provide it or click on Continue to proceed.
3. Once the System Configuration utility opens, you will see several tabs at the top. Click on the General tab.
4. On the General tab, you will see a section called Startup Selection. Here, you can choose between three options: Normal startup, Diagnostic startup, and Selective startup.
– Normal startup: This option loads all the system services and startup programs.
– Diagnostic startup: This option loads basic devices and services only. It is useful for troubleshooting startup issues.
– Selective startup: This option allows you to manually choose which services and startup programs to load.
5. To check your system utility, click on the Selective startup option. This will enable additional settings.
6. Once you have selected the Selective startup option, you will see two check boxes below: Load system services and Load startup items.
– Load system services: This check box should be selected to load essential system services. It is recommended to keep this option checked.
– Load startup items: This check box should be selected to load startup programs. If you uncheck this option, only system services will be loaded during startup.
7. After selecting the desired options, click on Apply and then OK to save the changes.
8. You may be prompted to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. If so, go ahead and restart your computer.
By following these steps, you can check and modify your system utility settings using the System Configuration utility (msconfig). This can help you troubleshoot startup issues, manage system resources, and improve overall performance.
It’s worth noting that while the msconfig utility provides basic system utility options, there are more advanced tools and utilities available for system monitoring and optimization. These tools can provide more detailed information about your system’s performance, resource usage, and troubleshooting options. Some popular system utility tools include Task Manager, Resource Monitor, and third-party software like CCleaner and Advanced SystemCare.
Checking your system utility can be done through the System Configuration utility (msconfig), which allows you to modify startup programs and system services. However, for more in-depth system monitoring and optimization, consider using additional tools and utilities that provide more advanced features and options.