Editing the Windows Registry I

The Windows Registry is an integral and fundamental part of your computer system that ensures the smooth running of your operating system, your hardware, any installed application and your connection to the Internet. Making sure that the Windows Registry is kept clean and free of errors becomes critical if you do not want to experience OS and application seizures and crashes.

However, editing the Windows Registry is not a task for the faint hearted. It is complex and requires thorough knowledge of the way the registry works. This series of articles explains the complexity of Editing the Windows Registry and suggests a way to keep your registry clean without getting your hands dirty - think of it like changing a punctured tire of your car without the hassle of talking it in to a shop or changing it yourself!

Check out the second part Editing the Windows Registry II: What is the Windows Registry and why do you need it?