What is the Windows Registry?
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What is the Windows Registry? The Windows registry is a directory which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions, 64-bit versions and Windows Mobile. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, users, preferences of the PC, etc.
Whenever a user makes changes to Control Panel settings, file associations, system policies, or most installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the registry. The registry also provides a window into the operation of the kernel, exposing runtime information such as performance counters and currently active hardware.
The registry is "the man behind the curtain" for your windows computer. It is responsible for carrying out both small and large tasks alike. If it is not running properly errors will often come as a result. Registry errors will often take form in one of the following ways:
- You computer is sluggish - it may take forever to boot up, or it may just get hung up while performing simple tasks.
- You get startup errors - errors saying "missing .dll" or "file not found" are common symptoms of registry related problems.
- Blue Screens 0f Death - if you receive a blue "STOP error" screen, you more than likely have a severe registry problem.
- Some programs will not open - if some or all of your application refuse to start and produce errors, the registry is often to blame.
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