Why Your Computer Gets Slow Over Time, & What to Do to Fix It

The Windows registry is your computer's nerve center. All important information about your computer is stored there. Inside the registry are all defined options and settings for Windows. Because the registry is so vital to the functionality of your computer, it is of essence that you keep it running properly, because if there are problems, your system could literally be brought to a standstill Or, you get weird messages like "system32 hal dll".

Why do problems arise in the registry? Let's look at some of the reasons:

• Uninstallation of Programs and Deletion of Files - When you uninstall programs and delete files, some keys are left behind inside the registry. Windows keeps referring to these invalid keys which wastes time and resources. This slows the whole computer down

• Tracking Programs - Some programs that install themselves on your computer through web pages have different registry keys in different folders using different program names. To get rid of these programs entirely from your computer would mean deleting all associated registry keys. Who has time for that???

• Viruses - Viruses can alter existing keys inside the registry and generate new keys that are irrelevant and can be harmful. But if you try to edit the registry yourself, you could cause even more problems. like re-installing the operating system or even having to take your computer to a repair shop.

The best way to repair a corrupt registry is to use a registry cleaner. It will scan your system for errors and fix them, and will also perform future scans to make sure the registry is working well on a regular basis.

Is your PC running like a slug? Do you get weird messages such as "system32 hal dll?" If so, the registry is corrupt. Click here for a FREE SCAN to see what problems are in your computer's registry.

By Jeff Farley