1. What is the Windows Registry?

Microsoft Windows categorizes and organizes its inventory of programs, applications, processes and drivers within a central database called "the registry".

The registry is a crucial component of your operating system - much like the computer's own "key ring" for your hardware, programs, games, software and even background functions.

Read more about how to access your registry with every applicable Windows version (95 to Vista) in this article

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2. Why is My Computer Running So Much Slower Than it Used to?

There could be a variety of reasons for this, including, but not limited to:

a) A multitude of programs that load on startup, using up memory & processing capacity.

b) Viruses, Adware, Malware or Spyware (we recommend using a reputable anti-virus program & an anti-spyware program, conducting frequent scans and program updates).

c) A damaged or under-optimized Windows Registry

d) Actual physical damage or incorrect configuration

RegistryRemedies.com deals with how to diagnose and repair reason "C" - problems with the Windows Registry.

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3. How do I know if I have a problem with the Registry - or if it's something else like a virus, etc?

To isolate the registry as the problem, you'll need to first of all conduct a comprehensive virus, adware, spyware and malware scan using the leading scanning programs (such as Norton Anti-Virus, SpyBot, AdAware, etc.) to ensure that your computer isn't infected or affected by such a problem.

Then, you'll need to conduct a scan of your registry using a reputable registry scanner such as RegCure.

For more information, read this article.

Or, to conduct a registry scan - for free - right now, click here to download RegCure's free scanning program.

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4. Can I Fix My Windows Registry On My Own?

Theoretically, yes, you can. If you are a trained computer technician, well-versed in the technicalities of the Windows operating system, then editing the registry safely may be something you might consider. Introductory details on how to do this can be found in this article.

However, if you're not 100% confident with editing your system's registry keys, folders and settings, attempting to modify your registry in any way carries with it some substantial risks.

Please be aware that even the slightest change - even seemingly "safe" or "simple" changes to your registry settings - can potentially render your operating system totally useless!

It's not uncommon for hopeful "DIYer's" to end up stuck with only one option - reinstalling windows completely.

Instead, try using "System Restore" if you're using Windows 2000 or newer to reset your PC back to a restore-point prior to the problems that have been occuring with your registry.

Or, an even better route is to use a reputable registry repair program like RegCure to automatically scan, diagnose & safely repair registry problems for you - saving you the hassle of trying to "rescue" your own PC - which can often do just the opposite...

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5. What's the Best Way to Repair My PC's Registry?

As mentioned above, the fastest, safest (and best) way to repair or optimize your Windows Registry is to use an effective registry cleaner. See our reviews of the leading registry repair programs here.

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6. Will Registry Cleaner Software Fix My Computer For Good?

Though a reputable program will fix the current registry problems completely, your registry needs to be cleaned and maintained every so often, on a regular basis.

For this reason, you should look for a program that has the option of scheduling frequent registry scans/cleaning sessions - for example, on a weekly or monthly basis. We recommend RegCure, which has scheduling features.

This is because what causes the gradual "breakdown" of the registry is general computer usage - installing/uninstalling applications, browsing the internet, saving files, changing settings, installing or removing hardware, upgrading drivers - and so on.

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7. What's the Best Registry Repair Program?

Though we recommend RegCure, it depends on your needs. Take a look at our reviews section for a better outlook on what's available on the internet...

However, in general, we've found RegCure to be the most comprehensive and effective registry cleaner in the industry.

For your convenience, we've linked directly to RegCure's free scanning application below...

Just click the button below to scan your PC for registry problems with RegCure (and repair them) in seconds: