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The shared tools tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools, particularly in relation to MSCONFIG entries. Users seek help locating and cleaning up disabled MSCONFIG entries when the expected registry path is missing or differs between systems. Topics include troubleshooting registry structure, understanding where MSCONFIG stores configuration data, and resolving discrepancies between installations. This tag is relevant for Windows users managing startup and system configuration through MSCONFIG.
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    Windows 7 MSCONFIG entry in registry

    I would like to clean up my disabled entries in MSCONFIG BUT there is no entry for it in the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\ on my desktop. there is on my laptop. When is MSCONFIG hiding these things??? How do i get it back????????
    • ruggb
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    • cleanup configuration disabled entries hkey_local_machine laptop msconfig registry shared tools troubleshooting windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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