The Windows Registry contains information pertaining to drivers and related settings for hardware components; key OS parameters; information about services, protocols, and application data; and much, ...

Making changes to the Windows Registry, that arcane collection of files housed deep within the Windows operating system, can best be characterized as "fools rush in where even experienced gear heads ...

In the most recent issue of the Windows Secrets newsletter, Fred Langa, a long-time writer there, tested 3 Windows registry/ system clean-up apps by timing how long a baseline virtual Win 7 install ...

Registry edits without cold sweats. Who knew.

Registry cleaners have been available for decades, and once upon a time, there might have been an argument for using them. However, these days, they present almost no benefit and could mess up your PC ...

Microsoft is now detecting the popular CCleaner Windows optimization and Registry cleaner program as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) in Microsoft Defender. CCleaner is a junk file remover, ...

If Windows cannot unload your registry file and displays Event ID 1512 in the Event Viewer of Windows 11/10, follow the solutions mentioned below. Disable Fast Startup Create a new profile Repair ...