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Benefits of knowing about your Windows Registry
0The Central Processing Unit which is commonly known as CPU is basically as we all know as the brain of the computer. It controls every action the computer does, just like us humans too. And that one thing that controls and manages operations on the computer is called the Windows Registry. It consists of a database that configures all the information of the installed hardware settings registration data and file associations on the computer.
By track a computer’s registry, all the added, removed and accessed entries will appear in the computer’s monitor in just little time. The Windows registry is located physically at the hard drive in 2 or more files like the system.dat which has the hardware and the computer registry files and the user.dat which has the user-specific information. For help in running the registry, click the “Regedit†which is a command specified from Start button and run. The Windows Explorer that structured like a tree can be seen there. It has 5 root keys, and are shown in all caps like this: HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU), HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM), HKEY_USERS (HKU), HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR), and HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC). All the root keys have different sub keys and sub-sub keys numbers with them. It also has different type of data.
The registry was first implemented with Windows 95, which makes it a replacement for the INI files that stores the configuration settings in the latter time. Windows Registry gives benefits like making the recovering setting and tracking changes much easier. Truthfully, it exists because it implements basic features and issues. The first is it makes separation of “machine†setting from “user†setting. It makes support for different settings for different users. Your network configuration may have settings that makes compatible to the gadget, like a color scheme or the size of the font. This one may be simple but it was intricate than you may think.
If your Windows version is one that can make each user log in at once, then you can take advantage or benefit from it using the Terminal Services on your Windows Server. And then shared software has its own categorized place that makes sharing of software components easy to provide a good function of its sharing ability. Another thing is it has a roaming support; it’s not very visible to users, it just need to be placed properly as it does give good effects that’s provided in the computer. According to many who had experience with this, they said that it’s not easy to set it up, so if you are unsure of it don’t make a move unless an expert made a decision for it. And the last is the registry level security which supports the entire Windows security model. It’s what you see in your computer that there’s individualized folders separated or categorized and can only be accessed with a password by the specific user. To take advantages of the more benefits of the Windows registry, a novice must ask guidance with a professional that can helpful to you or have a registry tool.
How To Give Your PC A Performance Tune-Up
0Are you among the multitude of people who are suffering from “my computer is running slow” syndrome?
If your PC takes ages to boot, or start an application, or if it freezes regularly then you are definitely a victim of this syndrome. And you may find yourself asking the question, “How do I speed up my computer”? Well, to begin with, your machine could be running slow due to a number of reasons. In this article we will look at six pointers, which will help in substantially speeding up your machine.
First off, you need to keep in mind that your PC’s performance will be determined by its configuration. It is prudent to check your computer’s RAM with regard to the applications you are running on it. Generally, 256 MB of RAM is enough if you are using your PC for Internet browsing or for general purpose activities like accessing MS Office applications. However, if you want to use your machine for gaming, or if you plan to install applications which require more RAM, then you should opt for an upgrade in RAM.
Also, check the free disk space available on your machine. If you find that your hard drive is out of space then we suggest you to go for an upgrade. You can also increase the available disk space by running the Disk Clean Up utility. This utility will help you delete the files which are no longer needed. To run this utility go to the Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Clean Up. We recommend that you run this utility at least once a month.
After you have run Disk Clean Up utility remember to defragment the files on your machine by running Disk Defragmenter Utility. Over time files on your system becomes fragmented and this would be the best time to organize your hard drive into contiguous sections. To run Disk Defragmenter go to Start |Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Defragmenter.
In addition, we suggest that you check for the applications which start automatically when you power on your machine. These applications take up a portion of your computer’s RAM and can slow down your computer. So, keep only those applications which are needed. To see this list, go to Start, click on Run, Type 'msconfig' and click on OK. In the Systems Configuration Utility box select the Startup tab. From the list, select the programs you want to start automatically. Another good practice will be to keep the desktop items to a minimum and use low resolution wall papers.
Another reason for slow performance of your PC can be viruses. We recommend you scan your machine for viruses regularly. Also, check for malicious programs like spyware using a good anti-spyware tool.
It is also important that you maintain a clean and compact Windows registry for smooth functioning of your machine. To do this, we recommend you download a good registry cleaner from the Internet. A registry cleaner will not only help you maintain a clean registry, but will also help perform a registry restore in case your registry gets damaged or corrupt.
Remember, a little awareness and regular maintenance will help you get the maximum performance from your computer.
How to Avoid Computer Freeze:
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Computers are perhaps one of the things people need most in the world. Almost majority depend on computers to carry out their work, homework and other online stuff. Some individuals even start an internet café business using computers. In this business, they need to have reliable internet speed, printing services and computer rentals. Surely, the computer industry inflated because of the constant demand for it. Nevertheless, computer owners need to take care of their computers to avoid computer freeze.
If you want to avoid this from happening, you need to consider some ways on how to avoid it. First is disabling unwanted or unnecessary start-up programs. This makes the computer slower and sometimes even makes it freeze. Some individuals try restarting the PC and check if it will work properly after. It is a recommendation that you open the programs or software when needed for the system to function smoothly. There is also a lesser chance that the PC will lag since it is not doing multiple tasks.
When you automatically let some programs start working while the computer is readying itself for use, it may make things slower. Instead of letting the computer warm up and do its thing, the other program loading makes the system ready in a more dawdling manner. So better, make the computer free from such to make you use it faster. After a few minutes, you can check if your PC is ready for use. When it is, this is the best time to start using the programs or software that you need. You will see that the system works faster because it is given time and space in doing its thing. It is free from computer freeze.
Another thing you might want to consider is doing a regular clean up for your computer. Removing or deleting files, program or software that you do not need is one way to make the system work faster. The lesser files it has, the better. It also makes the computer free from unwanted space. Instead of the computer having a larger free space, unnecessary files and software use this. There is no maximum utilization of the computer space and slows down the pace of the PC. This does not help your computer to function properly and smoothly.
Defragging the hard disk is also another way to avoid computer freeze. This process helps the computer clear up the files to make the system work faster. Although there are other things you can do to avoid computer freezing, still, these are the most basic things you can do. It may be simple yet very effective. Once you clear up your system, you will notice changes in the speed. The computer is able to react as soon as you perform the action that makes you perform the tasks easier and at a shorter time. You can search the internet for other tips on how to avoid the freeze in your computer if you want to learn more about it.
Have a happy computer:
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Do you like your computer to always smile? Well there are so many ways to maintain a happy computer. It is said that a healthy computer is a happy computer. But how can we maintain the health of our computers?
There are various PC maintenance tasks that we can do to achieve this aim. It may be unknown to many that all functions of the computer depend on the windows registry because this is where all hardware and software information are kept and stored. You may experience computer problems when your registry gets jammed up of files and information. This mess may also cause your computer to experience errors and problems that may eventually lead to its permanent destruction. So for you to not experience this problem you need to have registry software installed in your computer. This software will automatically scan your PC for errors and repair those errors. When these infections and errors are eliminated and repaired, you computer will start working fast. You can now say that you have a happy computer.
The decline of your computer function may also be caused by viruses and spywares, which may have crept in the system of your computer. You can always eradicate these by having an antivirus tool and antispyware tool that will help you ensure a clean operating system. These tools must also be updated so that kit can detect new viruses, which may bring tragic effects to your system. Through this you can really be sure that your PC will be free of errors and it can be called a happy computer.
Sometimes problems occurring in the hard disks cause your computer to slow down. So for you to avoid this, you must always clean your hard disks for unwanted files. You should always do this to avoid infections from seeping into your system and destroying your computer. In line with this, you should have a disk cleanup tool and a disk defragmenter. This can aid in maintaining a clean and healthy hard disk. The cleanup tool is useful in removing unwanted programs and obsolete files in your hard disk. On the other hand the defragmenter is used after you have cleaned up your hard disk. It aid in consolidating uneven information on the disk to speed up its function. You can also schedule a regular cleanup and defragmentation of your disk to make sure that it is clean.
All these things need to be done in order for us to maintain a clean and happy computer. If our computer is healthy we can surely do our works faster and better. We will not also experience system problems that may hinder us from doing our assignments or tasks. We will be benefitted of our fast working computers free from any virus or spyware. If our computer is happy we will also be happy because it means less burden and problem on our part. So let us always aim to maintain a clean and healthy computer so that we will not be burdened by the problems that may occur in the coming days.
Tips to Troubleshoot Uncommon Windows Errors
0When working on your Windows computer, you may encounter many computer errors that may stop you from working normally. Many users who are not technically well-acquainted with computers may find themselves seeking expensive external help to resolve these errors. To prevent you from having to do this, and to help you understand common causes of computer errors, some tips that you can use to resolve many different types of errors have been listed below.
Tip # 1: DLL errors such as the “msvcr71.dll was not found” error usually occur if a program installation or removal process overwrites or deletes one or more required DLL files. To resolve these errors, you may perform one of the following tasks:
- If you have recently installed an application, try to check for its updates and if you find any, install them. If this does not work, you may attempt to download an updated version of the DLL file(s) causing the error on your computer and register them. You may also try to use the System Restore tool to revert your system to the time when the application was not installed on the PC.
- If the DLL error follows a program removal process, reinstall this program. Now, when you uninstall this program, remember to retain the shared DLL files on the system.
Tip # 2: To prevent errors due to outdated and incompatible files, you must remember to regularly update your operating system, software and device drivers. Updating your system, not only helps in enhancing system performance, but also helps in preventing the many security threats that are built around the security vulnerabilities that are patched up by these updates.
Tip # 3: Computer errors may also occur due to registry problems. Problems within the registry are triggered by the unwanted obsolete, invalid, and malicious information that accumulates within the registry. To prevent these problems, you must regularly scan and clean your registry to remove all this digital junk. Although the Registry Editor tool is shipped with Windows, it is quite difficult to use. Therefore, it is recommended that you use a reliable registry cleaner tool to perform the task.
Tip # 4: Program conflicts may cause computer problems when you try to use or install new programs on your computer. For instance, if you already have a firewall, installing a new firewall may cause conflicts. In this case, to resolve the error, you may have to remove the firewall that already exists on the system and then install the firewall software that you want to use.
Tip # 5: Virus and spyware infections are also a major cause of concern for computer users. These programs may infiltrate your system through many different sources, such as an unprotected Internet connection, open network shares, infected email attachments and external media, and freeware software downloaded from the Web. To resolve errors that are generated due to these malicious programs, you need to thoroughly scan your system to weed out all malicious data and registry entries from within it. You can do this easily with the help of efficient and reliable antivirus and antispyware tools.