Windows Registry Recovery

We have become way too dependent on computers for the functioning of our daily lives to allow them to crash with ease or plague us with slow downloading and slow operating systems. Just one bad entry into your Windows registry can cause your computer major problems relative to installations just like too many features on your Windows registry can be a major speed bump. This is why it is vitally important to have a clean and clear registry. Many people find that the easiest way to keep their registry clean is by employing registry cleaning software, but doing so is not always as helpful as you might think, especially if the software is free of charge.

However, registry cleaners can sometimes backfire on you, especially if you are using the free software versions. Sometimes, registry cleaner can delete essentials that make it impossible for your computer to run properly. If this happens, you need to start thinking about registry recovery. Here is how to recover a corrupted Windows XP registry, whether due to cleaning software or other causes.

The truth is that most, but not all registry cleaning software backs up your original registry, so you will want to double check and make sure that your cleaning program does so. However, for safety purposes, you can also learn to back up your registry manually. Here is how that works for Windows XP:

* First you must select Start, then All Programs, then System Tools, and then select System Restore. Doing so will bring you to the System Restore Wizard and from here you can back up your registry by selecting Create a restore point. If at any time in the future you have to restore your original registry, following the steps above and then simply selecting Restore my computer to an earlier time will do the trick.

The steps above will back up your Windows XP registry and keep you safe form the perils associated with computer emergencies and allow you to recover safe versions of your registry on your computer. Backing up your registry is not a fool proof methodif your PC suffers from a complete meltdown or implosion, then it is likely beyond the help of a registry back up and you will need to evaluate whether or not you need a new computer. Still, it is good to know how to manually back up your registry because it gives you more control over your PC through protective measures. If you would like more information on backing up your Windows registry and Windows registry recovery, visit forums and help desks from the likes of Microsoft or PC World.