Advanced Registry Optimizer 1.26 Online Manual

Scan and Fix Registry Errors

The Registry in which Windows and other applications store information can begin to hold data that is no longer valid on continual usage of the system. Such information points to a location on the hard drive where there was a file, but which no longer exists. There may be several reason behind these invalid Registry entries but such invalid links occur often because of programs uninstalled do not completely remove their registry entries, programs were not correctly uninstalled by the user, etc. These invalid data eventually begins to clutter your Registry, slowing Windows down and causing other possible problems.

Invalid links are common in system Registry, and is always a good practice to regularly clean them. The Scan Registry option will cleanup and streamline your Registry by finding and removing these invalid data references.

To start the cleaning process click Scan and Fix Registry Now button on the main screen or press Start Scanning Now on the Scan Registry tab. The recommended default setting selects all the Registry areas given with the application.

During the scanning process you can notice the Registry keys being analyzed. At any time you can abort the scan process by clicking the Stop Scan button.

When you are through to the scanning process, the program displays the results window that summarizes all the Registry categories scanned and the total errors found under each category. The problems found are divided into various categories so that you can easily get to know the problems under each category.

The category headings are linked to a new window that details each and every error found under that category. The error entry describes the name of the invalid reference and the path/location referring to it. The invalid Registry entries are by default selected for repair in this window. Uncheck the box Select All to exclude the entries from repairing or keep checked to include each and every entry in the deletion list.

Right-click menu options on the results window:

• Unselect All or Select All: Use this option to exclude/include the entries in the deletion list.

• UnSelect this/Select this: The program has the provision to exclude/include any particular entry from deletion by un-checking/checking the box associated with it.

• Invert Selection: Another feature you have with right-click is to invert the current selection i.e. all the checked items will get unchecked and the unchecked items will get checked for deletion.

• Copy Description: The name and description of a particular entry can be copied and pasted to other location or file.

• Go to Key: Of all the various options available with right-click, you can check the authenticity of the data presented as valid or not. Though we would suggest to take cautious steps before making changes to the Registry manually. More Info...

Before fixing the problem entries you can review them individually and if you find any entry to be excluded from the list of invalid entries, uncheck the box associated with it. It is advisable to be extremely careful when deleting the Registry entries. If the list of corrupt entries is more, you can scroll-down the bar to view all the entries in the list or opt to maximize the window.

Click on Fix All Errors to start the removal of invalid registry entries, resulting in a error free, smooth and stable computer.

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