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Even the fastest computers can slow down to a crawl if the software problems get in the system’s way. If you ever experience your computer’s performance a bit slower than the first time you got it, chances are high that the Windows registry has something to do with it. There are a number of tools on the Internet that are both shareware and freeware and can be downloaded to help clean Windows registry.
What is the Windows Registry?
The Windows registry is an important area in all operating systems since the release of Windows 95. It is a special area where many of the Windows settings are stored along with several application settings and other data specific to the user. The Windows registry is usually updated when settings are changed or when new programs are installed or removed.
Why Should the Windows Registry be Cleaned?
The system is constantly reading the registry so if there is any clutter, the overall performance slows down. Any corrupted entries in the registry may also cause the related applications or drivers to not run properly. Even if your computer is still reasonably fast, you may be able to make the system run a lot faster and possibly more stable if you clean Windows registry. Registry problems can worsen overtime if the problems aren’t fixed immediately making them a lot more difficult to fix.
How Should I get started in Cleaning the Windows Registry?
First you need to search around the Internet for a registry cleaner because none of the Windows operating systems have any registry cleaner built-in. The best place to look is the websites that make full reviews of the latest registry cleaners so you can pick the one that has positive feedback from both reviewers and ordinary users.
When it comes to features, a registry cleaner must have a backup feature because the registry is so delicate that slight changes can lead to additional problems. While most registry cleaners do their best in cleaning the problem rather than making things worse, results still vary depending on the computer. Having a backup in handy allows users to rollback the changes and try the scan again only this time fixing the safe errors. Many of the registry scanners cost money for a license, but perform much better than the free solutions. These commercial scanners may be used for evaluation anyway so you can decide which is worth your money. Again reading the reviews of each program really helps.
What about the Windows Registry Editor?
The Windows Registry Editor or “regedit.exe” is a hidden program that lets users explore all parts of the registry and make manual changes. There is also a handy backup feature which can be safely used by any user. But all the other parts are strictly for advanced users as changes to some parts of the registry can cause significant damage to Windows. This is why the Windows Registry Editor isn’t found anywhere on the Start Menu.
After a couple of scans and automatic repairs, your computer should be much faster. Be sure to restart and try all of your favorite programs to see if the repair job went well. If not, you can always rollback using the backup and try a different cleaning method.