This article explores lesser-known command-line arguments for the native Windows utility msconfig.exe. While primarily known for its GUI-based system configuration, the tool supports undocumented parameters such as -/auto, -/basic, and -/commit, which allow for automated tab selection and specific configuration states.
Technical analysis reveals that using these flags, specifically the /commit argument followed by a tab index, triggers the program to write state-related entries to the Windows Registry. While the observed registry changes under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\state appear minor, documenting these behaviors is valuable for system administration and digital forensics.
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