Monday, June 23, 2008

what is registry and problems associated with it?

What Is a Windows System Registry?
The system registry is one of the most important parts of a Windows-based computer system. Not to be tampered with lightly, the registry is a system-defined database used by the Windows operating systems to store configuration information. Most Windows applications write data to the registry during installation, and system components store and retrieve configuration data through the registry. The data stored in the registry varies according to the version of Microsoft Windows.

Problems Associated With The Registry:
  • Users can experience computer problems caused by system registry errors for several reasons. Problems with the computer itself will usually occur because of invalid or missing keys in the Windows registry.
  • Some signs of trouble include computer system crashes, stalls, or even a noticeably slower operating speed. In most cases, problems with your registry occur from user actions mainly involving the installation or removal of software and hardware on your computer.
  • If you frequently install or uninstall programs, delete startup programs, change hardware and do not remove old drivers (or have corrupted hardware drivers), delete software which was not properly uninstalled, or have installed a program with embedded spyware on your computer, then you may experience problems with your Windows system registry

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