At the heart of the computer is the Windows Registry system, it is a very complicated system. The registry is where all the information relating to every function of the computer is saved. Every time you use the computer is saves information, it could be something as simple as running the mouse across the page to a complicated file that the user was working on. Information connected to the installation and uninstallation of software is also collected by the registry. When you try to start a program it is the registry that locates the data and opens the program. When problems develop with the computer such as running slow, the screen freezing and perhaps crashing it is probably time to look at keeping a clean computer registry. To clean up the computer registry there are two methods which can be used. The process can either be carried out manually or registry cleaning software can be purchased. As the system is very complex a technically minded person such as a computer technician should only carry out a manual clean. It is very risky and can make your computer completely useless if the wrong actions are carried out. A backup should be performed before attempting to carry out a registry clean. Using registry cleaning software is a much quicker and easier way to clean up the computers registry. Most software packages allow the user to carry out a backup before starting the cleaning scan. After the scan has been carried out the program will present the user with a list of files and errors that the software believes should possibly be deleted. The user will then have to decide whether to keep the files or delete them, any files that there is uncertainty about should not be deleted.
When choosing a registry cleaning software it is important to consider both how easy it is for the user to use and also ensure that it is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. In order to maintain clean computer registry is important that you carry out regular scans with the registry cleaning software. As well as there being many different versions of cleaning software available to purchase, there are also many free versions on the internet. The free versions are generally less powerful than the purchased programs that are they are usually powerful enough to perform the scan and find the errors, but you would have to buy and upgrade to eliminate all the obsolete files and system errors. With there being so many files held by the registry it can be easy for the system to become corrupted which happens after malicious software has been downloaded and a virus is attacking your computer system.
