Windows Registry File

The windows xp registry file is a database file that is part of windows xp. It contains all the information and parameters pertaining to your windows xp installation. It holds information about the programs that you have installed as well as the entire configuration parameters for your system. The windows xp registry file holds all the information on how the desktop looks to you.

Your computer runs fast when your computer is new and the windows xp registry file has not got much in it and is clean without leftover information. As your computer gets older and you install more programs as well as removing programs you do not need, your computer starts to slow down. This is because the windows xp registry file get larger and larger causing windows XP to take longer to find information. Your registry will also start to contain errors, which also has a slowing effect. By removing unnecessary files, your computer finds what it needs in the registry a lot faster. Despite this, the windows registry will still get filled up over time. Frivolous entries will clutter the windows xp registry file as it becomes full.

One way to reduce this is by using a Registry Cleaner. This works by removing and deleting unnecessary programs. It will also remove all those errors that have accumulated in the windows xp registry file. When you create or delete files or install or uninstall software, it adds to your registry. Unfortunately by removing programs, fragments are frequently left behind. Bits of the software programs are often still on your computer. If you leave these remnants, problems can be caused, sometimes making your Windows XP unstable and slowing it down causing problems in the future. Your registry becomes more and more clogged the more your computer is used.

Because of the need for windows XP to use the registry, there is no way to avoid cluttering up your windows xp registry file. You can fix the Windows registry errors, but you should avoid trying to fiddle about and delete registry errors yourself. You would be much better off purchasing a low-cost Windows registry cleaner and periodically running it.

Do not make the mistake that you can go into the registry file and do a bit of fiddling. This can lead to disaster. The file is a sensitive instrument. Remember your whole system depends on the information contained within it. This is one reason that you should have “System Restore Checkpoint” enabled. It is also worthwhile saving a backup of your registry file. This can be done simply by hitting Start>run, typing “regedit” and under the “file” menu clicking on “export”

Most types of registry cleaner provide a backup feature, which should be used before using any registry cleaner software. Using the backup feature allows you to restore your registry settings if there is a problem during the cleaner use. Registry cleaner software allows you to clean and repair windows XP registry file without risk.

You should also have your system checkpoint enabled so that you can use the windows system restore feature if anything gets out of hand.

The most thorough registry cleanup can be performed using registry scanners and cleaners. With minimal instruction, the windows registry will be repaired and cleaned by these tools. Don’t make a mistake, a windows registry clean is of utmost importance to extend your computer’s life. I recommend you purchase a professional registry cleaner. Most will give you a free scan before purchase, this will give you an indication on how good or how bad your registry is and give you the count of entries that are bad.

The commercial registry cleaner programs now sold are much more efficient and up-to-date than the windows free registry repair tools available. But it is important that you periodically clean your windows XP registry file not only to speed up windows XP but to keep it stable.

There are lots of other ways to restore the performance of your PC, defragmenting your disk, cleaning up your hard disk by getting rid of all those old and unnecessary files, removing all those in memory programs that do not need to be there and much more. I recommend that you go to my Windows XP Slow blog where you can find instructions how to do all these.

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By: Wilfred
Wilf Staton spent 35 years in the computer industry. He provides help for Windows problems at his blog: Windows XP Registry File.