The Windows Registry is a database that stores settings and options for Microsoft Windows operating systems. It contains information and settings for hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, and per-user settings. The registry also provides a window into the operation of the kernel, exposing runtime information such as performance counters and currently active hardware.

The Need to Scan, Repair or Fix Windows Registry Errors

Over time after the prolonged use of the Windows computer, Windows Registry develops some broken, or missing entries, which are required to be cleaned on a regular basis otherwise they may affect the over all system performance. There are specialized programs, some paid and others freeware, which can easily scan and clean your Windows Registry and make it look tidy free from all Registry Errors.
Registry cleaners, or registry cleanup software, may improve the performance of computers by ridding the registry of redundant information.

Due to the sheer size and complexity of the registry database, manually cleaning up debris and invalid entries would be impractical, so registry cleaners are essentially tools that automate the process of looking for invalid entries, missing file references or broken links within the registry and resolving them.

CCleaner – The Ultimate Freeware Registry Cleaning Software

CCleaner (formerly Crap Cleaner) is a freeware utility program used to optimize a user’s computer performance and clean its registry. It was developed by Piriform and is designed for Microsoft Windows. CCleaner is freeware,  and is available in 37 different languages, with more to be added. Piriform claims on the homepage that as of 3 September 2009 CCleaner had over 330 million downloads.

CCleaner allows the user to remove unused temporary files from Internet browsers and other supported applications along with browsing history, cookies, recycle bin, and AutoComplete form history. It allows for the cleaning of the recycle bin, memory dumps, file fragments, log files, system caches, application data, and various other data. The program also includes a Registry Cleaner to locate and correct problems in the Windows Registry such as missing shared DLLs, unused file extensions and application paths.

CCleaner supports the cleaning of temporary and unneeded files from certain programs, including Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, Foxit Reader, Microsoft Office (97, XP, 2003, 2007), Nero Burning ROM, Java, Windows Live Messenger, ZoneAlarm, Flash Player, QuickTime, VirtualDub, Windows Media Player, 7-Zip, Avira AntiVir, Spybot – Search & Destroy, Windows Registry Editor, eMule, KaZaA, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip, and many other applications.

Here is a nice video on CCleaner – The perfect Tool to Scan, REpair or Fix Windows PC Registry

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Today’s computer systems have become a lot complex than earlier ones. The software and applications running on your computers are no more standalone executable files, which can just be deleted to remove a program from your computer.

Now there are lots of places, registry values, system files, where a software application writes its traces, and if you want to delete an application from your computer then you have to delete them all.

That’s why you need a specialized software for cleaning your disk. And in case you are like me, who has a passion for trying out new things, thnen, it is absolutely necessary for you to have such an application handy, otherwise soon your computer will be choked from broken path, registry entries, missing DLLs and so on; all of whom affect the ultimate performance of your computer system.

Besides that, You may also be requiring to clean your browsers from any personal data it may be storing. It is often important in case when you are working on a shared computer and you are worried that the personal information stored in the browser files may land in hands of some other person using the computer in your absense.

FCleaner – A Useful, and Incredibly Easy to Use Disk Cleaning Software

FCleaner is a freeware disk cleaning application, which can serves both the requirements easily.

FCleaner enables you to remove superfluous files and Internet browsing track from your computer. These files can use up valuable disk space and also provide details about your computer usage. You can choose the type of files to be cleaned as well as the Internet track to be removed for each supported browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Safari). In addition, the program also includes a basic Startup Manager and an Uninstall Helper.

What FCleaner Can Clean from Your Hard Disk

For Windows System:

• Recycle Bin, Clipboard, Windows Memory Dumps, Chkdsk File Fragments, Windows Temporary Files, Windows Log Files, Recent Documents, Run Histories, Windows XP Search Assistant Autocomplete, Windows XP Old Prefetch Data, Other Explorer MRUs, Menu Order Cache, Tray Notifications Cache, Window Size/Location Cache, User Assist History, IIS Log Files

For Web Browsers

• Internet Explorer: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History, Auto Saved Form Information, Download Folder, Typed URLs, Index.dat
• Firefox/Mozilla: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History, Saved Form Information, Saved PassWord
• Opera: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History, Typed URLs
• Safari: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History, Auto Saved Form Information
• Google Chrome: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History, Saved PassWord
• SeaMonkey: Internet Cache, Internet Cookies, Internet History

Here is a YouTube Video depicting the features of FCleaner.

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