Saturday, September 12, 2009

Registry Repair - Does Freeware Really Work?

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Registry repair is the key to maintaining a healthy and fast computer system that's not especially prone to system errors.
More often than not, computer users aren't aware that resolving their computer health problems merely means cleaning the system registry.

Instead, the registry is frequently the most ignored area of the computer when it comes to the upkeep and resolution of computer issues. Since commercial programs cost money and may not end up solving your problems, you may be wondering if there is anything such as free registry repair software that actually works.

The response to this question can be both "Yes and "No".

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There are various no cost registry repair software programs that you'll be able to easily download from the Internet, but many of these applications won't fix all the problems in your registry. Some programs will just scan your registry for errors, identify them, fix a few of them, then ask you to upgrade to the full version to finish resolving ALL the errors. Of course, they probably won't tell you that right up front and what happens if you just don't have the funds for the upgrade right now?

I don't want to leave you with the impression that all freeware registry programs are simply a come-on to a sale. There are also some pretty good ones that can be fairly effective. They can detect registry errors and fix them. CCleaner is one that comes to mind. It's very good for a freeware program.

But by and large, these programs are not as thorough and extensive in discovering your registry errors and consequently may not be capable of resolving errors that tend to recreate themselves. Also, you should be on your guard when it comes to freeware registry repair that may appear to be effective in resolving your PC registry issues. In the end you may find out that they contain spyware, adware or viruses that will cause more harm to your computer than what you originally intended to resolve.

The Registry Is Complex:

The Windows registry, (by storing information on your PC in several files) saves the relationship between hardware, memory space, and addressing. It contains the information and settings for all your hardware, software, users, and preferences for your computer. Whenever you make a change to the Control Panel settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, your changes are reflected and stored in the registry. The operating system continually references this information during its operation. When the registry becomes very large, your computer's performance can decrease and cause it to be unstable.

As you can see, the registry is a complex and vital part of your computer system. Most of the latest software depends upon what it contains to run properly and if it's full of garbage and outdated entries, it will bog down your snappy new system to a crawl. It can cause lost time and give you many headaches if it's out of whack. Repairing and maintaining it should only be entrusted to companies with professional resources, support and a proven track record of effectiveness.

The Risks:

If you depend upon your computer system for important business and great entertainment, why would you entrust something as important as your registry to a hobbyist or even worse a hacker? It just makes good sense to be cautious when dealing with the registry. Selecting a good registry cleaner is therefore crucial in resolving and preventing PC health problems.

When your registry has a lot of loose ends and glitches, a freeware registry cleaner may not deliver everything you need to get the job done. Besides, although freeware might resolve some of your issues, it probably won't come with technical support that is often critical to ensuring the stability and high performance of your computer. What this amounts to is that if anything goes wrong in the course of running the program, you won't be able to enjoy the support of an expert on how to fix the problem.

Good registry repair software is the full version that comes with user manuals and technical support that will guide you through, step by step, in case anything unfavorable happens with the use of the registry repair software.

Just bear in mind that anything can happen and need to be prepared for any anomalies that might appear. Even perfect software programs can sometimes behave unexpectedly. It's better that a program comes with a guarantee so you'll have more options and the peace of mind of knowing that you're getting the most from the program.

Final Note:

Registry repair freeware may help you resolve a few errors but to really pursue your computer problems properly, you need to professionally clean your registry with a proven product like Regcure. It's well known and proven effective. It's the only way to make sure that even those hard-to-find errors and spyware that may be embedded in your registry are removed.