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Cleaning Registry Errors

The Windows system registry is a huge repository of information about every file, driver, process and program on your PC. The registry tells your system where to find programs, files, drivers and other components in order to run. The registry is constantly updated as you add and remove programs and hardware. The registry is even affected by programs you don't even know you have installed such as spyware.

As a computer ages, the registry becomes clogged with entries, many of which are obsolete because the original program or hardware is no longer part of the PC. When a registry becomes bloated, you'll notice a significant drop in performance as well as numerous system errors and crashes.

Troubleshooting registry errors on your own is an overwhelming task. The sheer size of the registry alone and the thousands of combinations of errors are enough to intimate anyone. Couple that with the fact that editing the registry is extremely risky and could cause worse damage than the current errors with nothing more than a wrong keystroke and you can see why we don't recommend a registry edit.

One look at the registry editor and you'll see folder upon folder of system information that makes sense only to those with advanced computer knowledge. And because each system is unique with its own combination of peripherals and programs installed, no two registries are alike.

Instead, choose a software tool to clean the registry. Doing so will eliminate the registry errors, optimize the system and tune up your PC. You'll notice increased speed and a more stable operating system.

Using registry cleaning tools takes the stress out of working with the registry because the software automates this complex, time-consuming task and takes the risk away by providing safeguards such as backups, rollbacks and restores.

There are numerous registry cleaning tools on the market. Some of the good ones are RegCure, RegistryFix, Registry Mechanic and Fixit Utilities.

We like RegCure because it is free to download and scan, fast, and has very accurate results which is very important when dealing with the Windows registry. It analyzes your system for missing, corrupt and obsolete entries as well as remnants from failed installations, un-installs, disabled drivers and spyware programs. This is a safe product that will restore your PC and give you back its performance.

RegistryFix will also clean your PC's registry and features a complete backup and undo feature. This utility has a scheduler for regular scans and offers a free online scan to show you the registry errors your system currently has. Not only does a clogged registry cause errors and sluggish performance, it takes up hard drive space.

Fixit Utilities is a suite of tools that help you maintain and monitor your PC. You'll receive a registry cleaner, drive monitoring tool, PC Diagnostics tools, a file un-deleter, spyware detection and removal, Fixit Wizards and more designed to solve your computer woes.

No matter which of the registry cleaning tools you pick, you can be assured of a safe and thorough cleaning of your PC's system registry. Your registry errors will become a distant memory and you'll recover lost system performance.