What is a Registry Fix?
In Microsoft™ Windows™ operating systems (OSs) from Windows 95™ forward, information about installed hardware and software is stored in the Registry. The Registry is a foundational database, constantly updated as new programs or hardware are installed and uninstalled. Over time the Registry can become cluttered with fragmented data, often from programs that don’t uninstall cleanly. This can slow performance or even cause the computer to hang or deliver error messages. A Registry fix can return the database to a smoothly functioning state. There are many programs designed to comb through the Registry looking for errors. Errors can be automatically corrected or manually approved via user configuration. Most shareware sites list Registry fix programs as Registry cleaners under “Utilities” or “Tools.” Some Registry fix programs are stand-alone, while others are bundled with tweak programs to provide an all-in-one package for streamlining, maintaining and customizing the Windows OS. Since a
