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So you can see how corrupt or broken entries in the registry can adversely affect the whole system

Some registry abnormalities, such as empty keys, are no issue at all until they begin to accumulate over time. Yet, other malfunctions can be extremely complicated to the extent of rendering your computer unusable. For example, have you found File explorer not responding in Windows? This is one of possible malfunctions.

Now, you may begin to wonder how these issues occur in the first place. The hard truth is that it is through normal PC usage, such as when you install or uninstall an application, update your OS, or connect new devices. However, it can also occur due to improper system shutdown (for instance, when there’s sudden power outage).

Thus, since registry corruptions can still occur no matter how carefully you handle your system, preventing them would entail not using your computer entirely. Obviously, that is hardly ideal.

How to fix registry issues? How to clean Windows registry?

Fortunately, you can fix these issues easily with a trusted registry cleaner tool. To choose the right one, you need to know the proper criteria.

Some brands claim to be the best in the market by saying that their tool can detect and repair much more issues. But that’s barely an advantage. As you must know, editing your registry is not something to be done carelessly. One single mistake is enough to cause an irreversible damage to your PC.

What is the best registry cleaner for Windows?

Therefore, the most important criteria for choosing a registry cleaner is that it safely fixes issues while avoiding to harm the operating system. This is best, rather than going for a tool that finds a bunch of issues. Moreover, trying to resolve them risks rendering the system unusable.

This is why we recommend using the Registry Cleaner in Auslogics BoostSpeed. It is certified by experts as one of the safest in the industry. Get rid of those annoying glitches and crashes once and for all. With Auslogics BoostSpeed’s Registry Cleaner, you can stabilize your PC and have it performing at its best.

Once you’ve set up Auslogics BoostSpeed, here’s what you have to do:

1. Go to the All Tools tab. There, you’ll find Registry Cleaner under System Tools. Clicking on it opens up a new tab.
2. Expand the categories on the left (Shortcuts, Files, Software, System) and uncheck any entry you don’t want scanned.
   Note: Some of the items can only be scanned if you are using BoostSpeed Pro.
   Also, in the list, you may find some familiar items, such as ‘Start Menu’, ‘Help files’, and so on. Including them in the scan doesn’t mean that they will be deleted. That’s quite on the contrary. Rather, it means that Registry Cleaner will find and repair corrupt registry entries associated with ‘Start Menu’, ‘Help files’, and so on.
3. When done, click the ‘Scan Now’ button at the bottom of the page to scan for registry issues.
4. Once the scan is complete, you will be presented with the detected issues so you can review them if you wish to.
5. Click the Repair button.

Note: See the ‘Back up changes’ option right next to the Repair button. You will notice that it is enabled by default. Because we care about your safety, the option is there to back up the current state of your registry.

Is cleaning Windows registry safe?

If you happen to experience any issues after a cleanup, you can quickly open the Auslogics Rescue Center and restore the pre-cleanup state of your registry. Although you may never need the backup, it is good to know that that safety net is there.

Uninstalled applications may leave some keys behind in your registry. When these leftovers accumulate over time, they tend to cause issues.

So, if you would like to locate and delete a specific entry in your registry, click the ‘Find Registry Keys’ option in the left pane of the Registry Cleaner tab. Then, type the keyword or key phrase for the entry in the search box.

It is important to use this feature with caution to avoid deleting a critical key that will damage your operating system. So, make sure you don’t search for entries using broad keywords like ‘Windows’ or ‘Microsoft.’

The great thing about Auslogics BoostSpeed is it comes packed with comprehensive features designed to optimize your PC’s performance, like Registry Defrag tool. Aside from resolving registry-related issues, Auslogics BoostSpeed can also clean out junk files, defrag your drives, and make app uninstallation easy, among many other benefits. Indeed, BoostSpeed is the all-in-one tool for keeping your computer in tip-top shape.