You get this message on the first re-start after using msconfig to change the startup settings. I seem to recall that the message pops up after you check 'Selective' startup instead of 'Normal'. Assuming that this person has intentionally made the change, just opt for the warning message not to show up again. Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Wilson" Subject: [PCBUILD] System Configuration Utility in Windows XP A friend has started getting the following message on boot up of her Dell Laptop. Can someone please tell me what it means and what to do about it? >You have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to the way Windows etc...... The System Configuration Utility is currently in Diagnostic or Selective Startup mode, causing this message to be displayed and the utility to run every time Windows starts. Chose the Normal Startup mode on the General tab to start Windows normally and undo the changes you made using the System Configuration Utilisty. [a box] Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility when Windows starts. Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com