Correcting Errors in Registry

[Roy]

Hello Folks,
Just recently I heard from somebody that slow response of the PC is
partly due to errors in the registry, I want toknow if there is a way
to identify /correct such errors in a safe manner, DIY,,or is there
such tutorial for such?
My PC OS is WinXP Sp2...
TIA

 

[Guest]

The average user will SUFFER from trying to make "corrections" to the
registry, particularly when using an "automatic" registry cleaner.
Most will get improved performance by learning to use the Disk Cleanup tool
and then the Disk Defragmenter tool, both found under:
Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools
Run the cleanup, and then the defrag.
How to's:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm

http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_defragmenter_utility.htm

 

[Malke]

Hello Folks,
Just recently I heard from somebody that slow response of the PC is
partly due to errors in the registry, I want toknow if there is a way
to identify /correct such errors in a safe manner, DIY,,or is there
such tutorial for such?
My PC OS is WinXP Sp2...
TIA

The person who told you that doesn't know what s/he is talking about.
There can be many reasons for a slow computer - virus/malware infection,
too many legitimate but unnecessary programs running in the background,
failing hardware, etc. etc.

To troubleshoot your problem:

1. First make sure the computer is clean -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

2. If the computer is clean, trim your startup -

http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup?
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html

3. Do maintenance - Slow or Sluggish Computer:

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash

4. If the software looks good, test the hardware, particularly checking
to see if the hard drive is in PIO mode:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot
http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10 (MVP Hans-Georg Michna on PIO/DMA mode)

Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no
shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a
professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Have all your data backed up before taking
the machine into a shop.


Malke

 

[HeyBub]

Hello Folks,
Just recently I heard from somebody that slow response of the PC is
partly due to errors in the registry, I want toknow if there is a way
to identify /correct such errors in a safe manner, DIY,,or is there
such tutorial for such?
My PC OS is WinXP Sp2...

They were wrong. When the registry is accessed, it takes microseconds - and
the registry is usually only accessed once or twice per executable job.

 

[Unknown]

Nano seconds not micro-seconds.

They were wrong. When the registry is accessed, it takes microseconds -
and the registry is usually only accessed once or twice per executable
job.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Just recently I heard from somebody that slow response of the PC is
partly due to errors in the registry,

You heard wrong. That's highly unlikely.

I want toknow if there is a way
to identify /correct such errors in a safe manner, DIY,,or is there
such tutorial for such?
My PC OS is WinXP Sp2...

Leave the registry alone. It's very unlikely to need any such
correction, and anything you attempt to do to it, unless you are very
skilled in these things, is more likely to create a problem than
correct one.

If you are experiencing problems, describe them here, and someone here
can likely help.

 

[HeyBub]

Nano seconds not micro-seconds.

Yeah, but a nanosecond here, a nanosecond there, and pretty soon you're
talking about micoseconds!

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hello Folks,
Just recently I heard from somebody that slow response of the PC is
partly due to errors in the registry,

This is actually *extremely* unlikely. I'd strongly suggest that you
never, ever listen to this individual again, at least regarding computers.





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[Unknown]

Yeah, but a micosecond here, a microsecond there, and pretty soon you're
talking about milliseconds.!