Starting a PC in selective startup Mode

Legacy KB ID: 5573

Question

How to get your PC to start in selective startup Mode? 

Sometimes there is something blocking the proper operation of your program that prevents proper installation or activation.  Running your PC in Selective Startup mode will turn off all non-essential services and applications that will allow an uninterrupted installation or activation.

Answer

As this is not a Reckon-level issue, we recommend reaching out to your IT for assistance.

You can get the PC to run in selective moded and back to normal mode following the below instructions.

  1. Depending on your Windows OS:
    1. Windows 8, 10 & 11:  Press the Windows Key + R
    2. Windows 7, Vista & XP:  Click the Microsoft Windows Start button and select Run
  2. Open msconfig
    (If the Run window doesn't display, press and hold the Windows icon button on the right side of the keyboard's space bar, and press the R key. This will display the Run window.)
  3. Click the General tab, and then select Selective Startup.
  4. Select the Load System Services checkbox and clear the Load Startup Items checkbox.
  5. Click the Services tab, locate Windows Installer and make sure it is ticked.
  6. Click Hide all Microsoft Services checkbox at the bottom of the window.
  7. Click the Disable all button to clear all selected services.
  8. Click OK. The System Configuration message window appears.
  9. Click the Restart button.

You can now install or activate your product. 

After installing and activating, revert your PC to Normal mode

  1. Depending on your Windows OS:
    1. Windows 10 & 11:  Press the Windows Key + R
    2. Windows 7, Vista & XP:  Click the Microsoft Windows Start button and select Run;
  2. Open msconfig
    (If the Run window doesn't display, press and hold the Windows icon button on the right side of the keyboard's space bar, and press the R key. This will display the Run window.)
  3. Click the General tab and select the Normal Startup option.
  4. Click OK
  5. Click Restart.

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