| The windows registry is somewhat of a mystery for | | | | free scan utility you can use. |
| most regular computer users. Aside from those that | | | | Step 2 Backup what you have |
| thrive on knowing everything about how to repair | | | | This part is probably the easiest to do manually, as |
| PC's and professional repair technicians, I don't think | | | | windows now has a built in backup system that you |
| I've met anyone who knows how to understand the | | | | don't have to be a PC genius to use. You can backup |
| windows registry, let alone edit it. So how do you fix | | | | your windows registry files using what's known as |
| registry problems on your computer? With a little help | | | | the system restore feature in windows XP and |
| from software tools designed to do just the job. | | | | newer. |
| How do I fix registry problems using software? | | | | Click Start -> Help and Support -> Create a new |
| I know that software is the problem when you're | | | | restore point |
| having errors and freezing on your PC all the time. | | | | You'll be prompted to name the restore point |
| How ever software can also be the solution. In this | | | | something, so think of a name you'll remember but is |
| article I'm going to review the 3 step process needed | | | | descriptive enough so you can identify when it was |
| to fix registry problems on your computer, and | | | | made. |
| increase the speed, performance and reliability of | | | | The other alternative is to use the same software |
| windows. | | | | you ran your registry scan with to backup your |
| NOTE: You can do all of these steps without any | | | | registry files. Not all the programs offer this registry |
| additional software. Of course the risk of causing | | | | backup feature, but look for a software that does. |
| damage to windows, losing data, and possibly | | | | The three programs I used above do offer that |
| crashing your computer is a lot greater, but with | | | | feature. |
| some education on registry editing, and how the | | | | Step 3 Repair registry problems you found |
| windows registry system works you can remove | | | | Here's the step that's makes or breaks the process. |
| problems on your own. If you don't have the | | | | If you've been using a piece of software to fix |
| technical knowledge or desire to learn it I suggest | | | | problems with your registry thus far then just keep |
| you follow the steps below. | | | | on going. Let the software repair the issues it finds, if |
| Step 1 Scan for your registry for Errors | | | | your not comfortable allowing a registry repair tool |
| Scanning your windows registry isn't as difficult as it | | | | automatically change items most tools offer a semi |
| sounds. There can be thousands of entries, some of | | | | manual option. This means you can pick and choose |
| which are valid relating to programs and hardware on | | | | which items are repaired, and which ones are left |
| your PC now. Others are old information not | | | | alone. |
| removed properly after old programs were | | | | Have you followed those three steps? If so you |
| uninstalled, or possibly items entered by spyware, | | | | should be enjoying a faster PC with improved |
| adware, and suspicious websites. | | | | performance. Almost all computers have something in |
| The easiest way to scan your system registry for | | | | their registry that shouldn't be there, the extent to |
| problems is to download one of the many PC | | | | whether it's an error causing things to slow down, |
| registry cleaner programs that offers a free scan. | | | | crash, or freeze can only be determined by scanning |
| The majority of registry repair tools do offer this | | | | and repairing the items found, unless of course you're |
| feature and it allows you to scan your entire registry | | | | a technician or computer geek, which you probably |
| to get a feel for how many if any problems exist on | | | | haven't read this far anyways. |
| your computer right now. | | | | I wish you like with how to to fix problems in your |
| A few programs you can check out are Regcure, | | | | windows registry, and enjoy the improved |
| Registry Mechanic, and Registry Easy they all offer a | | | | performance of your computer in the process. |