Let's be honest: we're not big fans of Registry cleaning tools. We've seen first-hand the damage they can do to perfectly functioning Windows systems. They're often billed as a magic cure for problems ...

Helen Powell wants some advice on the safest way to use a Registry cleaner. Has a surgeon ever told you that, although they’re an expert and will do the best they can, the operation still has some ...

The Windows Registry is essential to the proper operation of any Windows machine. It contains information pertaining to drivers and related settings for hardware components; key OS parameters; ...

Orphaned registry entries can accumulate to the point your computer's boot time takes a noticeable hit, and improperly removed programs and can amplify the effects of dead-end registry keys by causing ...

If your installation of Microsoft Security Essentials is corrupted, or if a problem occurs while running the uninstall wizard, Microsoft Windows may fail to remove references to the antivirus software ...

Don't let your computer welcome the New Year with a sluggish start. Now is a great time to clean out its registry. As a frequent downloader of new software, I try out a ton of programs on my PC. But ...

It is no secret that Windows, like most of the other operating systems, becomes sluggish with usage. After prolonged usage, the machine usually takes forever to boot, and the overall performance of ...

There's nothing more mysterious on a Windows PC than the Registry, and today we'll explain exactly what it is, how it works, and whether you should bother cleaning it. We'll also go about debunking a ...