2 Ways to Clean Your Computer's Registry

Over time your computer will lose a little of its luster from redundant erroneous files, from installing/uninstalling software, and inappropriate shut downs etc... These actions will eventually hamper you computer's performance, which most of the times will cause people to make hasty decisions such as running out and purchasing new computers.
I can understand why, because most people aren't techies and don't desire to be, so they simply don't know anything else to do but purchase a new computer.
There are two ways that you can fix these problems: Manually & Registry Cleaner Software
Manually
You can manually clean your computers registry by using Windows Registry Editor, but I will warn against this if you're inexperienced. Please do not go experimenting with your registry trust me on this.
But, if you are experienced or just insist on doing it manually yourself create a backup of your entire registry and delete anything that you determined is unnecessary.
- On your desktop, click the Start button on the left bottom corner - Click Run - In this window type regedit - Click OK At the top of the window - Click File - Go down to Export Type a name for the backup file, and click Save
Once you've backed up all your files you can proceed to editing or changing your registry. You can then start to make the necessary changes of a particular file or folder by clicking the expandable boxes on the left hand side. One of the main areas for manually editing or changing your registry is the (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE) folder; this is where changes to your computer's hardware and software are made.
Again, I highly advised against manually cleaning your own registry unless you're experienced at doing so.
The second method and highly preferred method is to purchase a registry cleaner software.
Registry Cleaner Software
This method is suited for the novice or anyone that's not a techie...I prefer this method, with just a click of the mouse you can simply walk away and allow the software to do the work for you. Using a registry cleaner software simplifies the process for you. Once you install it, you can even set it up to automatically run scans on you machine periodically. So, you can see why I prefer this method, its safe and it's simple. Before you go and purchase a registry cleaner software make sure that you do a thorough research before deciding. One of the better ways to do this is to visit a few different registry review sites.