The Windows registry is a complex part of your computers operating system.
The registry is designed to hold information on all of your software programs, including Windows it's self.
Every time you install or uninstall a piece of software, the details of that installation are written to the registry.
Over time you will probably install and uninstall many programs.
Every time a new program is installed or an old program is uninstalled, there is a potential to develop errors within your registry.
Registry related errors are not uncommon.
A normal PC can be hiding hundreds of errors.
If you have ever noticed that your computer is not as fast as it used to be, you could be experiencing the result of a registry problem.
Other symptoms include error messages, system crashes, software that won't load, failed updates and more.
To fix the problems with your registry and restore your computer to "like new" condition, you will have to use the right registry cleaner tools.
The Windows registry can be edited by hand, but it is not a good idea.
Not only is the registry just cryptic computer codes, but one tiny mistake can cause serious problems.
The best registry cleaner tools come in the form of a software program that will scan and clean your registry automatically.
These registry cleaners are usually available as a free download so that you can see for yourself if your computer has registry problems.
There are many different programs on the market, I have reviewed my top choices on the page linked at the bottom of this article.
For your convenience, there are also links to free downloads on that page.
Using your registry cleaner is quite easy.
The point-click interface of most common registry cleaners make it simple and fast to get started.
First you will scan your registry and then you can elect to have the software tool automatically repair the errors that were found.