In case your computer has drastically slowed down, chances are that there are problems in your registry. But do not panic just yet. Provided with the proper tools, it is quite easy to deal with registry problems.

There are a number of ways to deal with registry problems. But before that, what is a registry? A registry is the part of your computer, which stores all of the vital information. Without the information being stored by the registry, your Windows operating system will not work. Every time you use your computer, it retrieves important information from the registry in order to carry out the task you commanded. But at the same time, data, which you will come across, will also be stored in the registry. The problem is, not all of these data are needed to run your computer. Most, if not all, of the acquired data are just taking up space. Once your registry becomes saturated with data, this is the time that the problem arises. Your computer will become as slow as a slug.

The first way to deal with registry problems is to do it on your own. But even computer experts do not dare touch the registry of their computers. Not only is it a complicated task, but it is also a dangerous one. A single error can cause the demise of your computer. Better not try this method especially if you are not fully aware of what you are doing.

The second way to deal with registry problems is through the use of a registry cleaner application. A registry cleaner application can be acquired in many ways. There are several types of this application available on the Internet that is readily down-loadable for free. Still, this is not the best option. Free registry cleaners are not powerful enough to fully free your registry from errors. They are not at par with registry cleaners that are made by well-known companies. Furthermore, free registry cleaners pose a threat to your computer. Most of them contain advertisements and even spy-wares. This would only make your computer run even slower.