msconfig does not run

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From: Envo (awne16325_at_spamgapblueyonder.co.uk)
Date: 04/09/04


Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 11:19:43 GMT

Running XPHome.

Start\Run\"msconfig"\OK produces message "Windows cannot find 'msconfig'.
Make sure you typed, etc., etc.,......."
Works fine for other entries.

Ditto for "msconfig.exe"

'Search' shows I have msconfig.exe in "C:|WINDOWS|PCHEALTH|HELPCTR|Binaries"
& also a msconfig.ex_ in C:\I386.
System Config Utility runs OK from the first of these in Explorer.

Norton tells me I am virus-free.

Any ideas why 'Run' does not start the programme.

TIA

Envo



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