Your bug report #19502: 24.4; Emacs 24.4 on windows: the contents of the system-configuration variable has changed, but its docstring has not. I prefer the behaviour described in the docstring. which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 19502@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 19502: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=19502 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems