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What is Windows Registry?

Windows Registry is a database which stores settings and options for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains information and settings for hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, and per-user settings. The registry also provides a window into the operation of the kernel, exposing runtime information such as performance counters and currently active hardware.

Why should we clean the Registry?

Almost each and every software we use leaves some traces in the registry even after we uninstall the software. If these traces left behind the software’s get clustered in the registry, it affects the performance of the PC in a major level. Thus it is important to clean the Registry.

How to clean the registry???

Cleaning the registry of windows based machine is not much difficult provided proper care is taken as any mistake costs you the proper functionality of the windows operating system. So at most care should be taken while cleaning the system registry and taking a proper backup of the existing registry is always suggested. Windows Registry can be easily cleaned by following the steps given below.

1. First of all we before we start all we need is a good registry cleaner, there were lots of registry cleaners available but be careful when you download one as your PC will be affected with spywares, viruses from the sites you visit as “Registry Cleaner” is one of the top keyword combination used by hackers.

2. Install the Registry cleaner which you download. This can be done by running the downloaded Registry cleaner installation file. Once you run it, there will be an installation wizard. Follow the instructions of the wizard and the Registry cleaner will get installed successfully (make and icon in the desktop for easy access).

3. Now run the Registry cleaner by double clicking on its icon. Once the program runs, scan the registry for issues. Once the scan is done, make a backup of the registry. After making the backup, click repair to clean the registry of errors and issue.

4. Running the Registry once in a year is not enough. A weekly maintenance should be done. Clean the registry every week using the Registry cleaner. Also make sure you clean the Registry after you uninstall software’s.