Solved msconfig changed boot cores from 1 -> 6 memory->8192

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In the boot tab under misconfig I changed the cores used from 1 to 6 and the memory to 8192mb, I clicked apply then restart. Now the computer fails to boot and offers a system restore (which does not work) or 'cancel' which does nothing. Could anyone help?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    CPU
    AMD FX 6350 Black Edition

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo E525
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    AMD A4-3300M @ 2,0GHz
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    6GB DDR3 1333MHz
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    AMD Radeon HD 6480G 512MB shared
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    WD 465GB
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    50/50 MBps
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I've been using that boot 'speedup' fix for a very long time now. It worked on Windows XP and still works in Windows 10.

You cannot set a number of cores greater than what is already in your CPU chip. That setting will only show you how many cores you actually have and NO more! I always set it to use the max. number of cores available, but..... I never mess with that memory setting.
Obviously, messing with that setting and getting it wrong, can BRICK your computer.

The entire fix for making a PC boot up quicker was written up in a popular web site several years ago and I still have it on file.

Shorten the Boot Time in XP, Vista & Windows 7 & 8

Go to the start button, choose run, then type msconfig and press Ok.
On the system configuration window, choose the "Boot.INI" tab.

Check “No Gui Boot”, then lower the timeout to a more manageable time.
I choose 3 seconds in stead of 30. (windows won’t accept a lower number than 3)

Next choose advanced options.
This is where you can choose how many processors you have.
Most modern PC's are duo core (2 processors) with some quad core (4 processors)
then choose OK. The Windows default is only 1 core.

Now choose apply and OK, reboot and you should see a marked decrease in boot time, and an Increase in Run-Time efficiency.


Some Self Proclaimed experts will say that the fix does nothing, but if done right it doesn't hurt either, so I do it anyway.
It does seem to speed up the Boot-Up process.
If it can do nothing, then why did the MS programmers include it in very version of Windows since at least Windows XP?

Cheers mates!
:cool:
 

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  • OS
    Win-8.1/Pro/64
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer X-1200
    CPU
    AMD 2 Core
    Motherboard
    Acer
    Memory
    Crucial, 4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDEA GeForce 9200
    Sound Card
    On Board
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    24" Acer
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    Sandisk, SSD 500GB
    PSU
    Acer
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    emachines 101 key
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    5 Meg
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    Firefox
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    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Using Classic Shell on Win-8.1 /pro/64
That's nice but doesn't help OP. I think going to have to try a repair install with an ISO. No image backup?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
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    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
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    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
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    Bluetooth
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    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Thing is, I made a system restore point a few weeks ago and when I click system restore it just shows the windows logo. Also my cpu has six cores so I have no idea what the problem could be :/
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    CPU
    AMD FX 6350 Black Edition
If it can do nothing, then why did the MS programmers include it in very version of Windows since at least Windows XP?
It's been a few years since I've seen this mentioned, but if memory serves correctly, it is meant to limit the number of cores available for developers to test software and drivers. It has nothing to do with adding any type of performance, as your computer will use the hardware it is given by default. There's absolutely no reason to touch that setting on a normal computer.

https://software.intel.com/en-us/ar...ber-of-cores-of-execution-on-a-windows-system

I'm not trying to be an ass here, but you should check into something before taking a jab at "self-proclaimed experts". Yes, I know the type, and there are plenty of people who like to spew "facts" with out checking them, but this one was a simple one to research on Google.
 
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770K
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    Gigabyte GA-Z77-UD3H
    Memory
    16 GB Patriot Viper 3 DDR3-1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 470 GTX
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    Crucial M4 256 GB, WD WD20EFRX 2 TB
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    OCZ 700W
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    Corsair 300R
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Thing is, I made a system restore point a few weeks ago and when I click system restore it just shows the windows logo. Also my cpu has six cores so I have no idea what the problem could be :/

I think unless you can get into your system with Lunix or Win PE and somehow change that setting. Your Bricked. I'm sorry I have no idea how you would do this. But it is logical since its a windows setting that if you can get in Pre Environment Or Lunix and some how change that setting??? Or at least Clean the disk so that your can start over with a clean install? that's all I can think of. OBTW is you want fast boot put in a fast SSD 10 second boot are common
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
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    NIS and Malwarebytes
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