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Registry Cleaner to Speed up PC, Is it Safe?
In a registry cleaner, can I lose something I may need later? I ran the scan and it showed 700 something problems and I was afraid it would delete files such as bank accounts or other information I do not want deleted.
You're smart to be concerned that a downloaded program will delete vital information-this type of caution is valuable when using unknown programs. You can rest assured that a quality, well-reviewed program such as okpckit comes with safeguards that prevent the program from deleting any vital registry keys.
What is the Registry?
Understanding what a registry is and how it works can help you understand the need for registry fixing programs. The registry is the data storage section for any operating system. Sometimes, uninstalling computer programs can leave pieces of "junk" data in the registry keys which can increase your registry size and cause slowdowns and poor performance. You may also have problems with the registry from spyware and malware that will intentionally damage the registry keys.
Fixing the Registry
Some tech experts try to go into the registry manually and delete or edit the keys. This is risky as deleting one wrong registry key can damage your data to the point that it is irrecoverable.
Registry fix programs get into the data storage section and delete broken pieces of data and repair keys that need service. When these programs run, you will have the choice to have the program fix and delete the issues automatically or you can manually approve any changes.
Speed-up your Computer
YES a registry cleaner can dramatically speed up your computer. By getting rid of all the unnecessary junk files, keys etc your computer should perform remarkably better.. in some cases PC speed even improves up to 300%
Back Up Your Data
One of the best things to do to make sure that you don't have any problems, even with a quality registry fix program, is to make sure your data is properly backed up. You can transfer your important data to a CD-ROM or a removable USB storage device (which you should be doing periodically anyway) and you can be sure it is safe no matter what happens to your computer. You can also use a System Restore point to take a snapshot' of your computer as it is right now, and restore back to this point if there is an issue. To do this:
Go to Start then Programs and Accessories.
Open System Tools.
Click on Start System Restore. You will then pick the option to set a System Restore point.
Click Next and then name the restore point. Click Create and then Close.
Once you have been using your computer for awhile, you will need to clean and fix your registry. Okpckit makes doing so a simple matter of clicking a "start" button. RegCure does backup the registry before cleaning and provides you with a "rollback" utility to restore the registry to its prior condition should the changes result in unexpected or undesirable fixes. Using only quality, recommended programs is a great way to be sure there are safeguards so that you won't lose important data.
