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What is the Windows Registry

The word, “registry” is already an indication that it is where Windows “registers” or keeps its records. Such records are collectively known as the database. Examples of such records are your system’s driver information, settings, applications, programs installed, user preferences and the like.

Click the “Start” button on your screen then click on “Run” and type “regedit” to be able to view the Windows Registry Editor. Observe that the organization of the Windows registry is in a ranked order. The main classes are called Hives and the subcategories are either keys or values.

The Hives, also known as Root Keys, are … Continue Reading

Why do I need to clean the Registry

Do you notice your computer getting slower and more inefficient as time goes by? Sometimes, deleting unnecessary files, photos and documents from your desktop and drives can help alleviate the problem. Computer viruses, malware, adware and spyware can also be the source of the seemingly slow poke response of your computer. If you have already cleaned up your folders and subjected your system to virus and malicious software scanning but still experience computer hang-ups and slow processing speeds, then you will have to resort to cleaning up the Windows Registry.

With constant use, your system might get cluttered, cramped and confused. … Continue Reading

How to edit the Windows Registry

Before venturing on this rather dangerous feat, it is highly suggested that you read a lot of necessary information regarding the Windows Registry and the Registry Editor first so as to avoid unnecessary disappointments in the future. This matter should not be taken lightly.

To be able to view the contents of the Registry Editor and edit it afterwards, then follow the simple steps below:

  1. Click on the “Start” button and select “Run”.
  2. Type in the words, “regedit” to be able to open the Registry Editor.
  3. After typing, click on “OK”. The Registry Editor window should now be open. As a reminder, be sure … Continue Reading

What is a Registry Cleaner

A Registry Cleaner does pretty much what you do when cleaning the Registry Editor manually. That is, it removes unwanted, obsolete, redundant and outdated information from the Registry Editor so as to make your computer run faster, avoid experiencing hang-ups and computer crashes and perform more efficiently. The only difference is that it is a software which asks for absolutely nothing except for a click of the mouse from you in order to execute its intended purpose – cleaning up your system!

It is therefore an easier way to get rid of extra weight on your system, so to speak. It … Continue Reading

The best free Registry Cleaner

Many users claim that the best Free Registry Cleaner so far is that of CCleaner. You can find their software at: http://www.ccleaner.com/.

The exact words derived from CCleaner’s Web Site:

“CCleaner is a freeware (in bold letters) system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it’s fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains … Continue Reading

Why should I pay for software

A registry cleaner restores and keeps the computer’s performance. When the computer is purchased, it gives an excellent speed, but eventually the speed of the computer slows down because of the frequently occurring error messages, which also capture and occupy the space of computer’s hard disk.

These routine and gradual error messages slow down the performance and speed, which is a common problem with the Windows, based computer systems and this can be attributed to registry errors. The foremost reason for this issue is that the computer is actually aging from more than clutter.

A user requires the Windows to work dynamically, … Continue Reading