How to Do a Comprehensive Windows Registry Scan by Mehmet Onatli

The Microsoft Windows registry is the database where all of your OS, (Operating System) information is stored. When you start up your computer you active the data brain that holds all your operating information. If there are any problems your computers OS will shut down to avoid a crash or worse freeze up so you cannot determine what the problem is until a computer technician runs a diagnostic scan.
In order to make sure that your system is running properly you should conduct a comprehensive Windows registry scan. This type of maintenance will help to find any systems that are not operating properly and comprehensive means inclusive so each program will be tested. If there are any problems, they will be listed so you can see where a virus or spy ware has installed itself.

The best thing about running a comprehensive Windows registry scan is that it's free. All you need to do is download the software from the internet and let the scan do its job. There are programs that you can run to give your computer more disc space or clean up old files or even unused icons on your desktop, but a comprehensive scan will get into the roots of your computer and pinpoint those programs that are making your PC run slower than you would like.

There are some pre warning signs that a computer is not operating at its full potential. Slow start up, programs that shut down without warning or a sluggish wait on programs that cause you to shut down continually. If you install any software on your computer then the lines of code used to write those programs gets placed on your Windows registry. When you no longer use that certain software you can uninstall it but unfortunately some of the lines of code may not be completely removed and cause your computer to run slower and frustrate you.

Spy ware and adware get installed on your computer without you knowing, if you visit a website that requires a download then you have attracted whatever information they have and your Microsoft Windows registry holds that information. Running a comprehensive Windows registry scan will help to eliminate those useless bugs that are slowing down your computer. Shop around and find registry software that runs a diagnostic test periodically so you can continue to work while being protected. Also, set up your diagnostic scan to run when you are not working on your computer so you won't be interrupted.

There are many brands of registry software available to purchase. Make sure to pick the software that work with Microsoft Windows registry primarily, you don't want to corrupt your system with a less than meaningful registry software scanner. Once you have targeted the problem it may cost to fix or repair the damaged OS, once you have restored your operating system to its full potential keep it protected with a top of the line registry scanning software.