Should I Clean The Registry Manually?
An overly cluttered registry can cause your computer run slow, and cause certain programs not to function in the correct manner. Cleaning the registry offers many benefits. The registry is the foundation of the Windows operating system, and any changes to the keys or values it contains can be disastrous if not done in the correct way.
Be Careful if deciding to manually clean the registry
If you’re an advanced user, cleaning the registry manually is okay. As long as you know which registry keys and values are important to system function and which are disposable, you can edit the registry without fear of disrupting your operating system. Even for informed computer users, however, creating a registry backup and/or System Restore point is highly recommended in case of an accidental deletion or alteration.
Begginer? Don’t clean the registry manually
Manually cleaning the registry is not recommended for beginners. It is a very complicated and tedious task, and unless you are very well informed, you can cause irreparable damage to your hard drive. If you want to make your computer a faster computer and have determined that your registry is at the root of your problems, you would be better off to use a registry cleaning tool. There are registry tools available for download that claim to be free. These are not a good idea, for various reasons. First of all, free registry cleaner or antivirus programs can be malware in disguise. They are most vicious of viruses as, under the guise of helpful software, they penetrate to the deepest levels of your operating system, compromising its security. They are also the hardest to remove.
Buy a registry cleaner
It is best to go with a registry cleaning program that you pay for, whether it be a one-time fee or a monthly fee. The benefits of this are many. First of all, when paying for a service you eliminate the chance to be infected with malware. Also, if you run into any issues while using the software, technical support is usually available to help you work through them. Paid registry cleaning software has more features, and completes a thorough cleaning of the registry. Most paid registry cleaning programs also have a scheduling tool that allows you to have your registry cleaned automatically on the days and times and at the intervals that you choose.
Don’t forget to backup the registry
Whether you’re cleaning the registry manually or using a registry cleaning software, always backup your registry first! Paid registry cleaners will come with a built-in tool for backing up the registry. If you’re doing it manually, you can always create a System Restore point, or backup your personal files and folders onto discs in case you have to completely reformat your computer.
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After reding this. I don’t even think on touching my registry manually. Great post, very informative.
Why to touch the registry when there are programs like ErrorSmart that does it.
Great Post! Keep on with the good work. I am cleaning the registry on a regular basis, it really improves windows performance.
Love your blog man. Great work. Registry cleaners are very efficient and a must have tool.
Thank you Gary. I am trying to do as much informative blog as I can.
I hope everybody understands the consequences of touching the registry manually and what it can cause.
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Great site. Keep doing a great job.
Can you write a post about how to clean the registry manually?
Hi JackieMe, as I explaind in this post, I don’t think cleaning the registry manually is a good thing to do, you might be sorry afterwards.
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Thanks, I thought I could handle regedit but now I am afraid….
Hi everyone,
Thank for your comments, I think this post is one of the most important posts on this site. A lot of people addressed me with problems that occurred to them after trying to modify registry entries manually.
If you don’t know your way in the Regedit, please don’t change it manually. Use a registry cleaner.