How to Clean a Computer Registry

Windows Registry screen shot

Your Windows registry is a complex animal of instructions your computer uses to function properly and carry out commands. When it is not operating as it should, windows sends messages, both subtle and obvious. This is in the form of slow-downs, unwanted pop ups or error messages. You will find some guidance in this article how to clean it out when your Windows computer registry gets full of clutter.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Windows
• Computer
• Registry cleaning software

Instructions

1. Determine what is slowing down your computer. Often times, if you delete computer software from the start menu, desktop or taskbar in the lower right, this can speed up your computer. If this does not do the trick, your registry probably needs to be cleaned.

2. Find software that can complete this task for you. Some links are listed within this article.

3. Load, download or install the software using the prompts on your screen. If you purchase the software from a store, look for something that cleans windows.

4. Beware of pop ups on your computer urging you to purchase their software to clean your registry. This is often a scam and will deposit more unwanted items on your computer causing even more hassles and slow-downs.

5. If you run the Windows Registry cleaners, this will often reduce or eliminate the spyware and pop ups found on your computer. So, you are solving two problems in one shot.

6. Restart your computer once you have completed any registry scans or cleanings. Time how long it takes to start up as compared to before or see if you notice a difference in start time. These scans should fix any start up errors. This is a good way to see that they function as they say they will.

Tips & Warnings

• Run the Windows Registry Cleaners as often as needed.

• Feel free to experiment until you find one that you really like, makes a difference in speed and is easy to use.

• Do not mess with the registry editor if you are not sure what entries you are deleting or changing. This could render Windows useless as it will not function at all if you delete a vital registry entry.

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