regseeker

If you're experiencing startup errors, programs not working properly or general crashes and freezes of your machine, then the likelihood is that you've got some errors in your registry. Your registry contains some of Window's most important components which form the backbone of many programs. If any of these entries get corrupted or damaged, Windows can start to malfunction in all kinds of erratic ways. Fortunately there are several tools out there designed to search and destroy such errors, or at least repair those registry values that have become damaged. Here are 5 of the best:

Registry Mechanic - One of the best all-round registry optimisers and cleaners RegCleaner - Simple but fast and effective registry cleaner

RegCure - One of the first truly effective registry cleaners and optimisers

RegSeeker - Shows in detail what's wrong or infected in your registry Free Window Registry Repair - A simple but solid starting point for registry problems

The Windows Registry is too serious and fragile to be taken lightly. If you don't take care of it properly you may end up crashing the whole system! Luckily enough there's tools like RegSeeker which enable you to clean the Registry erasing invalid keys, broken shortcuts and more. The program also displays start-up apps and several history lists, and allows you to optimize the system with some smart tweaks.

Registry errors are one of the main reasons for system crashes and poor PC performance. Your registry contains important information about your computer’s configuration and many malware or spyware programs can corrupt it. There are a number of commercial programs which can help such as Registry Mechanic but fortunately there are also a few free programs to help you.

One of the most downloaded is RegSeeker which as well as cleaning your registry, can also display information such as startup entries, installed applications and much more. You can perform searches within your registry and also tweak it to optimise your operating system and get rid of broken shortcuts.

Another excellent free alternative is EasyCleaner which searches specifically for obsolete backup and temp files that may be cluttering your registry. EasyCleaner can also go a bit further in managing startup programs, invalid shortcuts and your add/remove software list.

If speed is a major issue, then try Advanced WindowsCare. This goes beyond simple registry cleaning and tries to specifically target registry bottlenecks that are slowing down your PC. Finally, if there’s an awkward registry entry that you simply can’t remove, then HijackThis is sure to get rid of it. However, you must be very careful when using it as it allows you complete manual access to your registry and removing the wrong entry could end up corrupting your operating system!