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Cannot Permanently Set Windows 10 Startup to "Normal Startup"
I am facing an issue with setting my Windows 10 system to "Normal Startup" in the System Configuration (msconfig) tool.
Whenever I select Normal Startup and click OK, the Apply button remains greyed out and unavailable for selection. After restarting my system, the configuration reverts back to Selective Startup instead of retaining the Normal Startup setting.
What I have tried so far:
Verified that all services and startup items are enabled under the Services tab (with "Hide all Microsoft services" checked) and Startup tab via Task Manager.
Ensured no advanced boot options (e.g., number of processors or maximum memory) are selected under the Boot tab.
Booted into Safe Mode and tried applying Normal Startup from there.
Ran sfc /scannow in Command Prompt to check for corrupted system files. No issues were found.
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Look for any settings that might be enforcing "Selective Startup" or restricting changes to startup configurations. Make sure they are set to "Not Configured" or disabled.
Sometimes, third-party applications that alter system settings (like antivirus or optimization tools) can interfere with Windows Startup settings.
