subject: The Honest Truths About Registry Cleaners [print this page] Registry cleaners are needed the longer we use our computers because we go through various files, downloads, paths and programs. While we keep downloading, re downloading and even uninstalling our files may get deleted or moved. Although it may seem safe to remove and uninstall some programs, the fact is that moving these files can result in incomplete downloads and installs which leave a lot of empty paths and undeleted crud. This creates a slower computer and problems that may start to arise.
So some of you I am sure are wondering what exactly is a Windows Registry and how can I go about cleaning mine? Well that is a pretty simple answer; a database where the relationship between certain computer softwares, files and paths are kept tabs on is the Windows Registry. Close your eyes and picture a ball of dirty laundry tangled up and then picture that being stuffed in a suitcase, there goes your registry.
If you are trying to figure out how to clean your registry, well that is something different entirely. Although it is due able, the process is a very long and difficult process. There are a wide number of files that may or may not be good to delete and you are risking breaking your computer or harming it greatly if you don not delete the right files and mess around deleting the wrong files. It is important that you know the aftermath that could be caused if you do not know what you are doing.
You are one of the best registry cleaners that you can find. If you are full of computer intelligence or simply intelligent enough to read some descriptions, examples and warnings then you can lunch regedit from your computer and start to delete old registry keys that you no longer need. You will be looking for old or broken paths, files and keys that you no longer need or exist. I must however warn that you steer clear of deleting files if you have no computer background and do not understand what you are reading.
If you want another way to clean your registry then you can surely download some freeware software from the Internet. Registry Cleaners from the web can be downloaded for free and offer you a large amount of options as well as a full scan to tell you which files can be deleted, the names of broken paths and broken or removed files that never got cleared. They all offer tweaks and computer back up options.
Your final option is to go ahead and buy your own registry cleaner. The pros to this are that you will get full support and more options as well as back up features. You can expect to spend anywhere from $30 to $100 on a registry cleaner. You should of course shop around and compare prices before purchasing, get the best options for the best price.
If nothing at all, remember that deleting registry keys can be very harmful to your computer. It can not only make your computer run slowly, but deleting the wrong keys can ultimately crash your computer, make it unbootable and in worst case scenarios, it can only be fixed by installing your operating system again. It's important to know what you are doing, delete only those green files if you are worried about doing something wrong, and do not delete a file if you are not sure that it should or can be deleted.
