How to Check for Computer System Registry Errors

The computer's registry is the central repository of important variables for information pertaining to your hardware, operating system, and software. Checking your computer for registry errors can help to keep your PC running quickly and efficiently, as a bloated or corrupt registry can bog down your system. This is accomplished by using registry checking freeware. All of these programs perform the same task in the same way, so choose whichever one you prefer.

Things You'll Need

  • Registry cleaner (see Resources)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Click "Start," click "Programs," and open the Registry Cleaner of your choice.

    • 2

      Select the "Clean Registry" or "Scan" button to check your registry for problems, such as expired keys.

    • 3

      Click the option to "Fix issues" at the conclusion of the scan to remove the missing or invalid entries from the registry.

    • 4

      Restart the computer to apply changes.

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