How To Repair The Windows Vista Registry

[Brandy Green]

An Overview Of The Registry
The Windows registry is a very important part of your computer;
without it Windows would not be able to run. The registry is stored in
various files and folders that are in different places depending on
your version of Windows.
The registry contains information relating to the relationship between
software, hardware, memory, and addressing. Basically this means that
it stores all the control panel settings, system and network policies,
file associations and installed software and hardware. While you use
your PC the operating system constantly reads this information so it
can run consistently and properly.
Although the registry is immensely important to the proper performance
of Windows, it's also known to be a "single point of failure," meaning
that when something goes wrong in the registry it can have drastic
consequences throughout the rest of the computer. Programs won't run,
crashes can occur, and the computer can slow down and act sluggish. In
the worst cases you may not even be able to boot up your computer.
What Causes These Problems?
Causes can be varied. One of the most common is the incomplete and
damaged installation of software and hardware drivers. This can cause
files in the registry to get left behind or installed in a damaged
state. Temporary registry entries that are never removed can build up
and make it difficult for Windows to read the legitimate entries.
How To Repair The Registry
Since the registry is so complex and sensitive, it is not recommended
that you attempt to manually fix it yourself. The best solution to fix
registry problems is to use a good registry cleaner. These are special
software programs that can run a scan of your system in just minutes,
seeking out all the obsolete, corrupt, and orphaned entries and keys.
You are then able to remove these offending files and folders with the
click of a button.