Windows 10: Number of Processors in MSCONFIG

Ok, so i'm tweaking with my OS, and i opened up msconfig. I noticed that under Number of Processors, it shows I have 16. I only have an 8-core processor. What would happen if i chose 8 or 16? Would i get a faster boot time?

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Changed number of processors in msconfig

Hi , I went into the msconfig menu and selected Boot-Advanced and proceeded to turn the number of processors down to 7 from 8 and then decided that I was a genius and made boot settings permanent and now cant change it back. What effect will this have
on my PC and should I change it back and how?? Thank you.

 

Changed number of processors in msconfig

Those settings are only for testing and not setting number of processor cores. Your number of processor cores is fixed in Task manager on Performance tab.

This video explains what must be done to undo making boot changes permanent:



I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

 

second processor not recognized

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

If it is getting detected or not you may check that in msconfig window. Refer to the steps provided below to check if your computer detects the second processor.

• Press Windows key+ R to open run box.
• Type msconfig in the box.
• Under Boot tab click on Advanced Options.
• Check the box stating Number of processors and from the drop down menu select 2.
• Now check if it brings any difference.

I would suggest you to go through the article mentioned below and hope you will get answer to the most of your queries related to Windows 10.

Get Started with Windows 10

Hope the information provided is helpful. Do let us know if you have any more concern related to Windows. We will be more than happy to assist you.



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