Windows registry is better represented as the schematics or blueprint of Windows Xp, Windows ME or Windows 98 operating systems (OS). If its configurations are changed its gets saved and update henceforth for the future use, for ex, like changing the desktop wallpaper. It stores all the softwares settings and file path location of the windows. Thus windows registry can be viewed as the heart or brain of the windows operating system (OS).
Windows registry can also save potentially harmful tweaks, so it must be well secured. It becomes corrupted as a resulted of these threats and must be fixed in order to get it back working well. Thus backing up the windows registry then and there is significant. It must atleast be backed up after the purchase of a computer before installing all the programs and software packages. It must also be backed up when important files are to be preserved, because if anything goes wrong you can’t revert back.
How to backup windows registry?
If you area new windows user, you must know where the registry is located. You can go to startmenu > run > type “regedit” without quotes. You then get a registry editor where you can take a backup.
Editing the windows registry (Manual Registry Fixing):
Editing is vital as it can re-organize and compact the registry which later on improves the system performance. Editing also solves the problem if you have a missing font, icon or wallpaper. It’s necessary that you be aware of the files of the programs you are working with while editing. When the registry is big you can use the search function to search for the keywords that represent your program to quickly access it. Because naturally navigating to the program file entries is tiresome. After you have selected a file entry to edit, its contents are displayed in the right side of the registry editor. Be cautious that you know what you are doing so as to not mess up with the program configuration. After the editing is done save and close the registry editor. Restart the computer for the change to be effective. This is manual fixing of the registry. For example you have uninstalled limewire, and need to remove the invalid entries in the registry. You can search for limewire and then delete all the file entries manually. Thus fixing the problem connected with limewire if you have one.
Automatic Registry Fixing:
You can do that by using a windows registry cleaner. It is a third party program and not available by default with the windows OS. You can find a registry cleaner in the PCworld.com site and PC forums. Go through the expert reviews of each registry cleaner, and get the opinions of different PC users from the forums. There are also free registry cleaners but it’s always what you get for what you pay for. The paid ones are not that expensive. So better consider investing into one. But before making a purchase make sure that the registry cleaner is compatible with your windows OS. For example if you use Windows Vista or Xp make sure it’s compatible. You can also use the free scan below this article, where we give a free trial download of our best recommended registry cleaner available in the market.
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