Windows Registry is most vital component of Windows Operating System which deals with all software and hardware configuration.
It is responsible for all tasks and proper functioning of all applications and programs installed on the system.
The Registry hive consists of five root keys: 1.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT 2.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER 3.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE 4.
HKEY_USERS 5.
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG Our system normally stores all information related to 1) File Associations 2) User Preferences 3) Current User Settings 4) Operating System Settings 5) Hardware Configuration Information 6) Software Configuration Information If you click on any of the Root Keys then you would realize that each key is part of sub-tree that contains sub-keys and entries within them.
When we install or un-install programs on our system then sub-keys and entries are added or deleted from the registry.
Many-times when we uninstall any application from the system, it leaves behind a number of registry entries which shall be removed through a registry cleaning program.
These entries build up lot of debris inside registry that leads to its unwarranted growth.
To prevent from fragmentation and corruption you may use registry-cleaner to repair and restore it to a healthy condition.
It is very important to identify whether your software tool is providing you following features: a) Browser Cleaner b) Registry Defragmenter c) Automatic Backup Utility d) Startup Manager Computer users these days prefer to use registry cleaner and PC optimizer softwares to maintain a good health of their PCs.
In this way they are able to secure there PCs from excessive crashes, errors and decreasing computer speed.
It is recommended by PC experts to conduct system optimization scan at least once in a week.