It is often necessary to urgently check a mailbox, correct a text document, hold a video conference, and the computer suddenly starts to load for a very long time, freeze very much and think for a long time even when you move the mouse. One of the main problems is the "clogging" of the registry. Conclusion - it must be cleaned.
How does a computer get clogged?
When you install new applications that encounter operating system errors, incorrect shutdowns, virus infections, and incorrect configuration, computers begin to work very slowly and unpredictably. All these reasons affect the registry, which cannot be cleaned manually, because millions of keys and files are contained there.
What is a registry?
The registry itself is a large database that stores the parameters of both the hardware and software of the computer. And to cope with the slow work helps cleaning this database with the help of specialized programs, the choice of which is great. But which of the many are the best? This will be discussed.
Paid Programs
The first registry cleaner is Reg Organizer. It has a very rich set of features. In addition to manual and automatic registry cleaning, it can delete installed programs, create and compare key snapshots. In addition to this, there is a function for setting up the operating system and cleaning the drive from unnecessary system files. The program is paid. And this is its main drawback. Of the free features, only search for registry errors.
A good choice would be to use the universal Advanced SystemCare program. It optimizes the operating system well, cleans the registry and speeds up the computer. There are two versions of the program - free and paid. The program for cleaning the registry works (version 7 of Windows also supports it) very quickly. There are two modes - for beginners and professionals. The second mode makes it possible to fine-tune and optimize the system. A distinctive feature is multifunctionality:
- Disk and registry cleaning .
- Error correction.
- Monitoring processes of the operating system.
Free software
Glary Utilities software package. It has many useful and free features. Among them:
- Removing garbage from disk, unused program shortcuts, empty directories, fixing registry errors, finding and deleting identical files. The latter function will be especially useful for those who have a lot of music and photos on their computer.
- Editing startup programs, improving the work with memory, defragmenting both the registry and the hard drive.
- Ability to recover deleted files, clear browser history and encryption.
- Search the file system, analyze disk space, combine small or cut large files (this is necessary when writing to disks).
- Displaying information about the system, creating a backup copy of the entire registry so that you can then restore a working version after certain operations.
Ccleaner registry cleaner is one of the most well-known utilities. It is free, but it very well cleans both the registry and unnecessary files on the hard drive in the cache. There is a very useful function of deleting files that refuse to be deleted manually. It can perfectly optimize the registry, but this is where the functionality ends. If the main task is just cleaning, then Ccleaner is a great solution. The program does its job perfectly.
Windows Cleaner is a freeware registry cleaner and bug fix tool with closed source. Cleans up system trash on your computer, thereby increasing productivity. Among the features are:
- Work with system startup.
- Create breakpoints for disaster recovery.
- The ability to save all previous cleanups is one of the main features of this program.
Registry Repair Utility is an easy-to-manage registry cleaner that fixes registry errors. It tests the registry for errors and incorrect paths, looks for entries that are not completely deleted, and fixes it automatically. In comparison with many analogues, the program recognizes a greater number of system errors. Scanning carefully treats computer resources, and the registry cleaner will work smartly even on slower machines. If there are records made by spyware, then they will be cleared. This program is free and designed for the average user.
Conclusion
So, in order to eliminate errors and slow computer operation, sometimes you need to check it for garbage, and if it is, then clean it. After all, over time, these unnecessary files accumulate several gigabytes. The above programs for cleaning and fixing the registry help to successfully deal with garbage and errors. Which one to use - each user chooses for himself. After all, the choice is great. And thanks to competition, manufacturers with each new version make these programs even better.