Not all people know that Windows-based computers operate on a registry based database. Even Windows XP and Windows Vista still use a registry. If you are one of those people who do not know what a registry cleaner is, then you must first know its importance and what it does to your computer.

Your registry stores all the junk your computer collects from all the files, software and hardware, applications and other unnecessary information. However, a registry can only hold so little that it needs to be cleaned every now and then because it will end up cluttering your registry and will cause errors in the computer. This is where a registry cleaner comes in. It will clean out your registry and remove all the junk that are causing errors.

Luckily, registry cleaners come with easy to understand guides and instructions with fully automated features that can be used even by beginners. There are several registry cleaner brands on the internet. Choose a well known brand and download it and to make sure you choose the right one for your computer, here are some things to look out for in a registry cleaner:

• It should be compatible with the type of Windows system that you are using whether its XP, Vista, 98. it should have some system requirements that you can check to see if it will meet the needs of your computer.

• It should come with features such as creating backup files and registry defrag.

• It is optional but is better if there are other features like Start-up Manager and Temporary Files Manger

Just to be sure, you can download a trial version of the tool and then just buy it when you are sure that it has met your standards.

When you are satisfied with the registry cleaner you have purchased or downloaded, the next step is already using it. It is usually automatic and once you start the cleaning, all you have to do is to sit back and wait for it to finish but before that you have to check with some things first.

Make a backup for all your files, there is usually a backup feature included in the cleaner. Next, scan the registry. All the errors in your registry will be shown to you and will be automatically repaired by the cleaner which is good for beginners.

After that, your registry is as good as new and your computer will start to function well again.