How to Fix your Computer Registry for Free

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research registry cleaner programs.

   There are a lot of different programs available online; read up on tech review sites to find one that will work for you and that has good reviews from other users.
   
   Many of these programs cost a fee, so if you are trying to fix your registry for free, make sure that you find one that does not cost money.
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   Step 2: Download a registry scanner program.

   Some of the many are listed below in the sources and citations. , If you can't find any such option see this article on creating a task in windows: ,, You should still use extreme caution even when using an automatic registry-cleaning program.
   
   Many programs will give you the option of approving the deletions that they want to make; it is recommended that you use one of these programs, rather than one that deletes automatically.
   
   Only delete those files that the program thinks are absolutely safe to delete; if you delete recklessly, you could remove files that impair the ability of your other programs to function.
   
   Make sure that you follow all directions provided by the program, and if you are unsure whether a file is OK to be deleted, it is best to leave it. , Hopefully, you will notice an improvement in the speed of your computer. ,
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   Step 3: Go through the program you chose and see if there is an option to automatically scan and fix the registry on a schedule.

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   Step 4: Close down all open programs other than the registry cleaner you have downloaded.

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   Step 5: Run your registry cleaner program.

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   Step 6: Upon completion

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   Step 7: close the registry cleaner program.

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   Step 8: This method is recommended for the average Windows user

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   Step 9: since the registry is difficult to understand and fiddling with it can have very bad results for your computer.

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