Registry Cleaner Review and Computer Performance Tests

Friday, July 9, 2010

A lot has been said about registry. What exactly is a registry? The Windows Registry or simply registry, stores configuration settings on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Hence, a registry is actually a database. If not updates or cleaned, it slows down the computer. Sometimes, registry errors can be quite irritating. When is the right time to clean registry errors?

Is your computer taking a lot of time to boot up? Does it take your computer ages to browse the Internet? Does your computer run at a snail's pace every time you open 2-3 applications simultaneously, or search a file on your computer? If your answer is 'yes' to all these questions, your computer needs a thorough check-up. Yes, I am talking about registry cleaning. Registry cleaning would make your computer restore its normal speed, thus saving you from irritating wait times during the opening of an application.

Registry errors are particularly irritating for IT professionals and programmers who make a living sitting long hours on their desktops or laptops. Registry errors can sometimes do irreversible damage to your computer. Therefore, it is advisable to fix such errors before it is too late.

If you are an amateur, it can be a little difficult to get your hands on the right software for your computer. However, if you understand the factors mentioned below, you can surely choose a dependable registry cleaner software application. The most important thing to look for in a registry cleaner software application is its ease-of-installation, and usability. You would not certainly like to walk through a thick operating manual to understand the features of a registry cleaner. Moreover, a smart registry cleaner would provide you with the option of saving your current settings.

In addition, a powerful registry cleaner would have the option of automatic registry clean up, so that in case you forget to clean your registry manually, the application can automatically clean it at regular intervals. Finally, the software should allow you to customize scanning options specific to documents and files that need immediate repair. Finally, you should know how much time (and with what speed) does the registry cleaner take to scan and fix the registry errors on your computer.