Corrupt Registry Symptoms

• Due to the impact the registry has in so many aspects of a Windows PC's performance, the symptoms presented when the registry has become corrupt can be markedly varied. The inability to load programs, unexpected shutdowns of the computer or inability to boot into an operating system are all symptoms of a corrupt registry. Because the symptoms of a corrupt registry can vary so much and even appear to be symptoms of device failure or software incompatibility, it is important that the registry be maintained so that these misdiagnoses during troubleshooting are avoided.
  
  

Fixing the Vista Registry

• Though there are many programs available to fix the Windows registry, such as System Mechanic or Norton Utilities, these applications have a somewhat substantial price and perform a very simple task that many freeware applications can perform. CCleaner is a freeware application designed specifically as a registry cleaning utility. Fixing the Vista registry with CCleaner is a very easy process requiring that the user simply scan the registry for errors, choose which errors they would like to be fixed, and simply tell the software to fix them. These actions are carried out with a few simple mouse clicks and require only a few moments time.
  
  

CCleaner Features

• CCleaner provides a vast array of features for cleaning the Vista registry. CCleaner scans for unused icons, invalid paths, unneeded ActiveX controls and unused files such as DLLs and fonts that are no longer needed by the PC. CCleaner also provides a registry backup and defragmentation feature so that any potential changes to the registry that were unwanted may be reversed and selective registry cleaning performed after the restoration.