FAQ
What is a registry cleaner?
A registry cleaner is a software utiltiy program that has been designed for the specific purpose of repairing and maintaining the Microsft Windows registry. Modern registry cleaners will generally include other system maintenance tools in one easy to use package to help keep your system running smoothly and efficiently.
What is the Microsoft Windows Registry?
The Microsoft Windows registry is a crucial central database that keeps track of programs, processes and drivers on your computer. Values stored in the registry can add additional features to the operating system or cause your computer to malfunction.
The speed of a computer is determined by many factors that include hardware and software and how they're configured. As new applications are installed and removed on a computer the registry can become cluttered with unecessary and sometimes erroneous data that may cause a decrease in system performance. A registry cleaner is one of many tools that can help you optimize and maintain your computer. Causes of a slow computer may include one or a combination of the following:
- Viruses or other malicious software
- An abundance of adware, malware or spyware on your system
- A large number of applications that load on startup use system memory and processing cycles that can cause the computer to be slow
- Improper configuration of hardware or actual physical damage to the hardware
- A corrupt and/or cluttered system registry
How do I know if the registry is the cause of my slow computer?
You will need to use a process of elimination for this. Start by trying to correct problems with the software first because it's less expensive than upgrading or replacing computer hardware. Scan your computer for viruses, adware, malware and spyware with scanning programs like Spybot and AdAware. Trend Micro offers a free virus scan through their Housecall service. Repair any problems the scanning software finds. If you're computer is still problematic or running slow then buy Registry Easy and use it to scan and clean your registry.
You can download Registry Easy and scan your computer for free. You'll need to buy the software to repair any errors that are found.
Can I fix the registry myself?
It depends on your computer skills. You don't need a registry cleaner to edit the Windows registry, but editing the registry by hand could cause irrepairable damage to your operating system. Some people attempt to repair the registry on their own and end up re-installing the entire operating system. Try reverting back to a previous system restore point before editing the registry by hand.
The best option is to use Registry Easy to fix the problems safely. This can save loads of time and hassle.
Will a registry cleaner fix my computer permanently?
No. A registry cleaner is meant to be used as a maintenance tool. You will need to run the registry cleaner on a regular basis to keep your system registry in good health. Registry Easy offers a feature that allows you to schedule registry scans at regular intervals so you can stay on top of your computer's health.