computer registry?

Question

what is it ? they say my computer will run faster or something if i see what going on with my start up programs? anybody can you help? .

Answer 1

Think of the Window’s registry as one big checklist. Registry lists all the programs and files you have installed on your computer. In addition, it also records the application path and settings. Unfortunately, it is the biggest snake pit on Windows. As you add/remove programs and save/delete files, the number of obsolete registry entries increases. At startup, Windows runs through all the registry entries. Naturally, more entries means more time. Deleting obsolete or erroneous registry entry will dramatically speed up your load time. Before you do anything with the registry, Always back it up first. To backup the registry Start Menu > Help and Support > click “undo changes to your computer with System Restore” > click on “create a restore point” > enter in a name > [Enter] > [Close]. To edit the registry, you are going to need to use a registry editor or manager. Windows XP has a built in registry editor but it is very basic and not terribly user friend. My suggestion is to use third party software. There are several free registry editors, EZCleaner and CCleaner (aka Crap Cleaner) are probably the most popular. Personally, I found that these free programs pale in comparison to the “to buy” programs. When it comes to something so temperamental as the registry, I find that it is worth shelling out some cash to buy a registry editor. My two favorite programs are TuneUp Utilities 2006 and Iolo’s System Mechanic 5. Both have a 30-day trial period. So you can try them and decide if you want to keep them. I like these two because they list all entries that are safe to edit/delete and include the location of the erroneous entry as well as the reason why they recommend the entry to be either edit/delete.

Answer 2

Windows registry is central repository of information that is critical to windows operating system. It contains pretty much every information such as hardware, software, & your personal settings. It is overly complicated to directly edit for novice. Over the time, your registry size grows and corrupted. Typical sign of this maybe longer time to load windows or abnormal behavior of windows. If you are experienced you can tweak the registry to run windows faster. However, I sugest novice using alternative softwares that does this job for you if not touching registry at all.
You can find "HiJackThis" software to see what programs are starting up and loaded when windows starts, unnecessary softwares that are loaded only consume memory and slow your computer. You can also do selective startups by changing "startup" tab in msconfig(start > run > msconfig). Good luck

Answer 3

The start up programs are the programs that your computer loads as it boots up. The more programs loaded at startup, the longer it takes to boot up.
As for the registry, I strongly discourage you from manually making changes. Playing with the registry is the number 1 reason people foul up their computers. Get an application such as CCleaner to analyze your pc and make the necessary corrections.

Answer 4

you could bypass into the registry by employing clicking on commence click on run and sort in regedit yet be efficient you recognize what you're deleting out for in case you delete the incorrect element your computer ought to no longer artwork in any respect . be careful about the loose downloads it extremely is a sturdy thanks to get a virulent disease on your computer . you would possibly want to purchase a registry cleanser for round twenty funds ; i chanced on that they don't continually artwork tho. strong success I purely bypass into registry my self and sparkling previous information out . be careful

Answer 5

if you click on start.. and the run.. and type.. msconfig .. you will be able to see a tab for startup programmes and any you find are strange .. do a google search on them..