Wednesday, December 28, 2011

How do I defrag my registry?

By Barber Paul


The Microsoft Registry is a giant database where your PC keeps imperative information regarding the programs it should run at start up, user settings and profiles, and hard and software installed, among other key things. Its entries are read, written, and then deleted hundreds of times an hour, and this constant changing of information can defragment the registry. Empty registry keys, entries left behind by uninstalled programs and other old or erroneous information bloats up the registry. This can cause your personal computer to boot and operate slower.



Defragmenting your Microsoft Registry should keep it fresh, or at the very least manage the data bulge that happens to the registry over a period to sufficient levels. Which brings us to your question, "How do I defrag my registry?" The fast answer is to utilise a computer registry cleaner or optimiser.



Actually using a registry cleaner

Sadly, there is not any tool built in Windows to scrub up the registry, but there are several third party programs out there that helps address the fragmented registry problem. You should be observant when attempting to find a trustworthy registry cleaner as some contain malicious software and other unattractive software. You can check out reputable review sites to determine which registry cleaner and optimizer software are efficient and which are not. Reading forums to gauge how contented other users are is also a great way to gauge a registry cleaner's trustworthiness.



It is suggested to get a registry cleaner and a registry defragmenter or optimizer for maximum results. A registry cleaner will remove the unused and empty registry entries, while a registry optimiser will put the entries in order.



Things to remember: How do I back up a registry?

After finding a registry cleaner, you need to then back up your registry before using it. Some registry cleaner, optimiser, and defragmenter programs back up the registry automatically, though it's still advised to try this manually. Backing up your Microsoft Windows Registry is easy: just create a System Revive point and you are all set. After backing up your registry, you can install the registry optimizer and it will do the defragmenting for you.



Overall, registry upkeep tools are simple and safe to use, just so long as you are confident about the program you're using. While bearing that in mind backing up your registry before doing anything is a crucial most important step to avoid any potential problems.






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