Delete invalid entries from MSCONFIG Startup Menu
MSCONFIG is a commonly used program used to manage the programs installed on your system. As you've probably noticed, you cannot delete entries from the list. Even if you have completely removed a program from your system, it still may show up in MSCONFIG's startup list. To delete invalid entries from here, you will need either a 3rd party program or edit the Windows Registry. Prior to deleting entries in the Windows Registry, please make a backup copy. Follow the instructions below to remove the invalid entries:
1. Go to Start>> Run. Type in: regedit [Enter] or click OK.
2. Navigate to the following registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\Startupreg
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\Startupfolder
3. Expand the "Startupreg" entry by clicking the "+" symbol. You will now notice all of the disabled items below. Do the same for the "Startupfolder" entry.
4. Once you have located the invalid entry(s), right click and delete.
1. Go to Start>> Run. Type in: regedit [Enter] or click OK.
2. Navigate to the following registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\Startupreg
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\Startupfolder
3. Expand the "Startupreg" entry by clicking the "+" symbol. You will now notice all of the disabled items below. Do the same for the "Startupfolder" entry.
4. Once you have located the invalid entry(s), right click and delete.
