There are many different software titles that claim to be able to fix errors in a PC registry and speed up the operation of the system
. Some live up to their claims. Others fall a bit short, leaving on feeling frustrated and, sometimes, in need of a full system recovery. Here we will take a look at some of the features to look for in the best PC error software.
1. One of the first things one should look for is whether the software creates a backup of the registry before beginning a scan. This will help to ensure that nothing is changed that causes problems because if one makes a bad change to the registry, it can be restored via the backup. The system registry is a critical system component, so making changes to it always runs the risk of deleting or moving a file that is needed by one or more applications to run properly.
2. Can software fix corrupted .dll files? This is the area that can be the hardest to fix because different applications can have need to access the same .dll file from time to time. Corrupted files can cause applications to run improperly or cause the application to lock up.
3. It should be able to fix erroneous registry entries and delete unnecessary keys that are left over after files are deleted or uninstalled. This is important because the average Windows registry is not cleaned frequently enough. Registry keys that point to programs and files that are no longer on the computer take up space in the registry that could be put to better use. They can also clutter the hard drive and take up space that could be used to store other programs and files.
4. Even registry entries that point to program files that still exist on the system can become outdated. If one performs a disk defrag and files are moved around within the system, new registry entries are created, but the old ones are not deleted. This can create a state of confusion within the CPU that causes the computer to lock up.
There are several other features that one should seek out when searching for the best PC error software. One that contains all of the features described here plus a few more that add to the program is Registry Easy. This software even allows one to manage startup programs and control what is running in the background upon startup as well as speed the process of booting up.