Windows Registry

Your computer has a file, which contains information and settings for all your hardware, operating and non-operating system software, users, and preferences. This directory is called the registry. When you make changes to your computer, anything from changes to the Control Panel to changes to most installed software; these changes are reflected and stored in the registry. If this registry gets overloaded with errors it can cause your PC to act sluggish, freeze, lock up, reboot unexpectedly, have program errors, lose data, and crash.

I wondered, “How can this happen?” Those of us who are amateur computer operators tend to think our computers are invincible. This registry is constantly changing along with the use of the system. Sometimes there are references left behind after we uninstall programs. Some of us remove software incorrectly and leave fragments in the registry. Occasionally we have missing or corrupt hardware drivers. When downloading programs or files from the Internet the registry gets filled with redundant information such as ActiveX controls. Some hardware such as plug and play peripherals also have to be registered in the registry; then, when uninstalled references remain in the registery. As these discrepancies build up you may experience the problems listed above. Your registry is like the nerve center of your computer, and not maintaining your registry is like driving your car with no engine oil. If you are having problems and a virus is not detected and you are sure it is not a problem with your hardware then there is a good chance your problem is with your Windows registry. By using a registry cleaner regularly and fixing registry errors your system should be more stable.

Now we have an idea of what is wrong, where do we go for help? I went to RegSweep for a complete scan of my file system and registry and over 800 errors were detected. I had never done this before and was amazed at what was found. The program repaired all my errors and my computer is running smooth again. Click here, and see what RegSweep has to offer, read the testimonials, and make a decision to maintain a clean registry. I did.