subject: How Do I Clean Up My windows Registry Now! [print this page] If your computer is going to run at an optimal level, you must have a clean registry. Windows XP and all Windows platforms after Windows 95 rely heavily on the registry.
What is the registry? It is a big database that Windows accesses each time you, the computer user, makes a request of the PC. The computer would run if it did not have a registry. Each time an action is made, whether it's installing a new piece of hardware or software, or even going from web page to web page while you are surfing the internet, a new file or entry is placed inside the registry. Most of these end up getting deleted eventually, but unfortunately, some of them stick around, and once this database gets too large, other applications are affected and your computer slows to a crawl. This is when you see system freezes and crashes, web pages that take minutes to load up, that little annoying white box and the top left hand corner on the screen of your computer, and start ups and shut downs that take an eternity.
Everybody knows the hassle that cleaning windows is. We all want windows that allow us a Streak free taste of the outdoors but few can tackle the task properly. However, by using the right tools and techniques, the task can go by much easier and quicker. Here are the steps:
1. Gather all necessary tools and supplies
2. Fill a bucket or dishpan with warm water and add a small amount of the detergent of your choice
3. Remove any cobwebs and excess dirt from the window and window sill
4. Scrub your window
5. Dry your window
Now, let us look at how to achieve a clean registry. Windows XP as well as other Windows operating systems allow you to install a piece of software called a registry cleaner. It will scan your PC for errors and corrupted files, letting you delete them. It will also shut off unneeded programs, and you can schedule future scans ahead of time, to make sure your PC does not get slow again down the road.
