What is your Windows Registry? The Registry is a database used to store settings and options for the 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 95, 98, ME and NT/2000 and XP. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to a Control Panel settings, or File Associations, System Policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the Registry.
Over time the Windows Registry gets congested. Think of it like a closet where you keep putting stuff in it but you never remove what you don't need. After awhile it keeps taking longer and longer to find what you are looking for it the closet. That is what happens to the Windows Registry. Your computer slows down or even gives up if the Registry gets too over loaded.
You can clean your Windows Registry but you must be very careful. If you remove a file that is needed for the operating system or a program to function you can crash your computer or the program. Registry cleaning is best left to a professional or someone with a good bit of computer experience.
NEVER make changes to your registry without making a back up first. If you have questions about cleaning your Registry give me a call or email me.
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