How To Fix Access Denied Error In Msconfig
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to Fix: MSConfig Stopped Responding, Access Denied, Not Found by Dennis Faas on April, 17 2015 at 11:04AM EDT Infopackets Reader Craig D. writes: " Dear Dennis, In the past I've used the msconfig utility many times to clear items from the Windows Startup. However, recently I tried to run msconfig and Windows reports that msconfig has stopped responding and my PC freezes. This is very frustrating! Any ideas why my msconfig stopped working? " My response: This is a very common problem, though you didn't say which Windows operating system you're using. As such, I'll provide solutions for Window XP and http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/384549/msconfig-access-denied-error-was-returned/ onward because most likely other users are having the same problem. Here are some of the most common error messages related to msconfig not working: msconfig stopped responding msconfig not found msconfig access denied Please note: all sections below are cumulative; please execute all suggestions below in order to resolve the problem. Problem: MSConfig Stopped Responding Error The "msconfig stopped responding" error may be due to https://www.infopackets.com/news/9568/how-fix-msconfig-stopped-responding-access-denied-not-found a dirty file system, virus infection, corrupt windows files, or insufficient access rights to run the msconfig utility (administrator access rights are required). How to fix: MSConfig Stopped Responding Error Scan the File System for Errors A dirty file system can cause all sorts of problems which may be related to msconfig. As such, the first step is to scan your file system for errors. To do so: click Start, then go to My Computer / This Computer; right click C drive and select Properties. Go to the Tools tab and under the Error Checking heading, click on "Check now". Click Start on the proceeding window that opens up. You will have to reboot your computer to have Windows perform error checking on the C drive. If any errors are found it will be reported at the boot up screen. Scan the System for Viruses Many viruses will purposely delete msconfig from the system, or simply cause strange operating system errors. As such, you should scan your system to ensure it's virus free before proceeding with the rest of the instructions on this page. If you already have antivirus installed, make sure your virus definiti
we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. msconfig: an access denied error; need to be administrator?!? Discussion in 'Windows XP' started https://forums.techguy.org/threads/msconfig-an-access-denied-error-need-to-be-administrator.524119/ by snailshell, Dec 5, 2006. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Page http://www.techspot.com/community/topics/msconfig-an-access-denied-error-was-returned.134844/ 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Advertisement snailshell Thread Starter Joined: May 20, 2006 Messages: 31 Hi, I just recently tried making changes to the startup using msconfig to try to fix a different problem, and in doing so, came across another. Whenever I try to make a change to the startup, I access denied get a "an access denied error was returned while attempting to change a service. You may need to log on using an Administrator account to make the specified changes". However, I am the administrator when I'm making these changes. The last time I used msconfig was about a year ago, and it worked fine. What's going on? I tried searching for answers, but couldn't find any that would how to fix help me snailshell, Dec 5, 2006 #1 Sponsor wr4698er73678 Banned Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Messages: 308 What service are you attempting to change? wr4698er73678, Dec 5, 2006 #2 snailshell Thread Starter Joined: May 20, 2006 Messages: 31 I was trying to disable the HP Solution Center from starting up following a recommendation to "fix" a bug w/ the solution center snailshell, Dec 6, 2006 #3 Joanyoung Joined: Jun 18, 2004 Messages: 1,122 Do you have Zone Alarm installed? try turning it off and then run msconfig joan Joanyoung, Dec 6, 2006 #4 snailshell Thread Starter Joined: May 20, 2006 Messages: 31 No, I do not have Zone Alarm; here is what I have Windows XP Home SP2 Windows Defender Ad-Aware SE Norton Systemworks w/ AV 2005 Norton Personal Firewall 2005 I have run a full system AV scan, Windows Defender Quick Scan, and Ad-Aware full scan just a few days ago and found nothing. snailshell, Dec 7, 2006 #5 wr4698er73678 Banned Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Messages: 308 can you please go through the procdeure that you are taking to disable this service wr4698er73678, Dec 7, 2006 #6 snailshell Thread Starter Joined: May 20,
TechSpot RSS Get our weekly newsletter Search TechSpot Trending Hardware The Web Culture Mobile Gaming Apple Microsoft Google Reviews Graphics Laptops Smartphones CPUs Storage Cases Keyboard & Mice Outstanding Features Must Reads Hardware Software Gaming Tips & Tricks Best Of Downloads Latest Downloads Popular Apps Editors Picks Device Drivers Product Finder New Releases New PC Games Laptops Smartphones Routers Storage Motherboards Monitors Forums Recent Activity Today's Posts News Comments TechSpot Forums Forums Software Windows Today's Posts MSCONFIG: An Access Denied error wasreturned Byzillah Sep 18, 2009 http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=...nt+to+make+the+specified+changes&start=0&sa=N http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-42578-MSCONFIG-access-denied-error.html http://www.pchell.com/support/msconfig_access_denied_error.shtml An Access Denied error was returned while attempting to change a service. You may need to log on using an Administrator account to make the specified changesClick to expand... I have read a lot of threads on different forums but I could not overcome this issue yet that I have been experiencing for a while. 1- I logged as a user that has admin privilege on Win XP SP3. 2- I am expereincing this problem in both normal and safe modes. 3- Yes I do have hp OfficeJet Pro L7590 driver and utilities installed, on my laptop and desktop ,,,as far as i remember (to be checked) I have got no problem with the laptop , only with desktop. 4- When I had Avast AV free version I had this problem. 5- Then I uninstalled Avast AV and installed ESET smart security same problem still going on. 6- I tried many online scanning to make sure that there is no spyware or malware installed on the system. Any other suggestions ? Thanks Sep 18, 2009 #1 silentdeaath TS Rookie it seems u got urself some trojan or worms...try Process Explorer & Autoruns from SysInternals.. They ll help u have a look at the various processes that are executed at start up and also the currently running..Remove any suspicious ones n see if it helps..also do check the LOGON tab in Autoruns...delete any suspicious registry keys... Note: A lot of trojans,worms and viruses can & are outsmarting the Anti viruses...So try n see if u can heal ur system manually... Sep 18, 2009 #2 Bobbye Helper on the Fringe Posts: 16,335 +36 I have 2 suggestions: 1. Start> Run> type in services.msc> double-click on the Service> make th