Windows Registry FAQ

Q. What is the Windows system registry?

A. The Windows registry stores vital process information for your PC. Most Windows applications write and store data on the PC's registry during installations, unintallations, downloads, etc. System components also store and retrieve configuration data through the Windows registry. The registry details all the processes for your computer and dictates how programs run. The registry is the basis for the Windows platform, and any errors or corruptions in the registry can cause serious problems with PC performance.

Q. What causes registry problems?

A. Registry problems can be caused by a wide number of things. Some problems occur due to invalid or missing keys in the Windows registry. Most come from normal PC operations such as intallations, downloads, or uninstallations and from the addition or removal of software or hardware on your PC. Problems are common in PCs over 3 months old, and most errors are so small we do not notice the effects. However, as these errors build up over time our PC begins to exhibit abnormal behavior.

Q. How do I know if I have registry problems?

A. Windows registry errors are often indicated by system crashes, blue screen crashes, program lockups, and a slower operating speeds. To find out for sure, it is reccomended that users run a FREE REGISTRY SCAN and FREE REGISTRY DIAGNOSIS to determine if the problem lies with the registry.

Q. What can I do to avoid Windows registry problems?

A. The most important thing you can do to avoid registry problems is to use a registry repair tool on a regular basis. A tool like RegCure will keep your computer running at peak performance. Best of all, these types of tools can be set up to run automatically on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Here are a few of the most common actions that cause registry errors…

Frequently installing or uninstalling programs
Deleting software which was not properly installed
Deleting startup programs
Changing hardware without removing old drivers
Installing programs with embedded spyware

To keep your computer running smoothly, try to avoid the previous actions as much as possible. But keep in mind that a good registry repair tool will help you to clean out your registry and get your computer running at optimum performance.

Q. How do I fix registry problems.

1. Manually fix each error after running a FREE REGISTRY SCAN. This is not reccomended as one little error on your behalf can result in system failure. Please only attempt if you are very familiar with operating systems.

2. Hire a computer repair shop to fix your PC. This can be costly.

3. Use a reputable registry cleaner or registry repair software to fix your PC for a fraction of the cost. These software programs will quickly scan, diagnose, and repair your PC to its normal functioning.