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<title>How to Detect Registry Errors</title>
<link>http://www.computersight.com/Computers/How-to-Detect-Registry-Errors.109693</link>
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<![CDATA[<p>Any change to the computer configuration creates a entry in the related registry file. All new installations and changes in setting are updated in the registry. The registry is the brain center of your computer. Without the registry in good condition it is impossible for your PC to run smoothly. The data in the registry is access through the system while starting the computer and during the run time. The continuous size increase of the registry file creates clutter which makes the PC vulnerable for corruption. A clogged up registry is more likely to have frequent failures and errors. When errors on your computer is noticed it is important to immediately fix these errors.</p>
 
<p>When you notice that your computer is running slow or malfunctioning on a more frequent basis it is a sign that you have registry errors. There are many different causes of registry errors. One reason registry errors occur is due to outdated and extremely old entries. Sometimes old entries stay in the file creating massive amounts of clutter in the registry. Another common reason registry errors appear on your PC is due to incomplete software uninstall processes. When an individual does not properly uninstall a program completely on their computer it can leave fragment files that cause the registry to malfunction. Unorganized tagged data and file fragments of various entries that remain in the registry makes the system more prone to errors. Entries made through malicious software in the registry such as spyware or adware are also a major cause of registry errors.</p>
 
<p>Detecting registry errors and quickly correcting them is crucial for your computer to function properly. Maintaining your computer regularly is the only way to avoid further errors and speed problems. Registry tools designed to detect and clean registry errors should be used to maintain your PC. Registry maintenance software is available on the internet to download and install. They are perfect tools to detect registry errors and fix registry errors with ease. The software is usually fully functioning. It runs quietly in the background to detect registry errors and correct them without your intervention. There is a wide variety of registry cleaning softwares on the internet to select from. The Windows XP Registry Cleaner is the most popular brand. It is important when detecting and correcting registry errors on your PC that you select a cleaner that matches the hardware configuration of your computer as well as the version of Windows you are using. The registry cleaner will scan the entire registry deleting outdated and unimportant entries in your PC. It also eliminates any blank spaces or fragments from the registry file. Registry cleaning software can remove any embedded keys produced by malware programs that are making your computer slow. The use of registry cleaning software will keep your PC functions running smoothly and error free.</p><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computersight.com%2FComputers%2FHow-to-Detect-Registry-Errors.109693"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computersight.com%2FComputers%2FHow-to-Detect-Registry-Errors.109693" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:05:20 PST</pubDate></item>
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<title>How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors</title>
<link>http://www.computersight.com/Hardware/Hard-Drives/How-to-Check-Your-Hard-Drive-for-Errors.47124</link>
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<li>Turn on your computer and put the Windows disc in.
</li><li> When it says press any key to boot from CD, press any key.
</li><li> Wait for everything to load. It should then give you a few choices. Select the one that says repair Windows or something similar.
</li><li>Proceed through the steps until you come to a black screen. It should ask you for an option to choose which drive you want, so you select one.
</li><li> Enter the administrator password. (It will prompt you for this.)
</li><li>After you have entered the password, type in "chkdsk /r" without the quotes. 
</li><li> Wait for the process to complete. This may take 30min-2hrs depending on your processor. 
</li><li> When it has completed, it should say if there were any errors and if they were fixed or not. Then type "restart" without the quotes.
</li><li>The computer will restart. Remove the Windows CD from the computer.
</li><li>You have completed checking your disk for errors.</li></ol><a href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computersight.com%2FHardware%2FHard-Drives%2FHow-to-Check-Your-Hard-Drive-for-Errors.47124"><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?x=&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.computersight.com%2FHardware%2FHard-Drives%2FHow-to-Check-Your-Hard-Drive-for-Errors.47124" border="0"/></a>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:50:18 PST</pubDate></item>
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