What is the Best Way to Repair My Windows XP Operating System ?
Repairing your XP operating system involves first determining what is causing the errors and then systematically correcting them. In this article we'll discuss the most effective means to get your computer running better.
When your Windows XP computer system comes new from the factory with, it has been optimized to run with the software and settings that will ensure optimal performance. Over time, as you add files and 3rd party software - and just as importantly, remove files and software - your XP System settings get farther and farther away from it's optimal settings and errors begin to occur.
Interestingly, the weakness of the Windows operating system dates back to the introduction of the registry key system in Windows 95. The Windows registry system consists of five separate key folders - each of which contains thousands of binary code settings as well as system paths and reference points. The strength of the registry key system is that it allows the Windows software to quickly reference and find the information it needs for many operations ranging from the way your desktop looks to how the programs function.
The main problem with the registry system, and is also most prominent in the XP version is that once the default registry settings get changed from the installation of various program, you computer begins to become slower and slower, while experiencing more errors. The result is that most Windows XP systems become corrupt thanks to improper settings in the registry and your system is essentially running in circles with its internal processing. This causes your system to stall and slow down substantially. Eventually, the computer hits a dead end and freezes up or crashes. Although this description covers a wide range of issues, 90% of all problems with the XP system can be tracked back to your registry. Taking Steps to Repair Your XP System
Fortunately, repairing your Windows XP system is not that complicated, and even a novice computer user can make substantial improvements using a self diagnostic program such as Registry Patrol. This easy to use program performs a deep scan off your computer registry and then will report back on any issues or problems it finds for you. The program is free to use which means you can figure out what is wrong without having to buy anything in advance or pay a technician to essentially perform the same function.
Programs such as Registry Patrol work by scanning all of your files and hard drives and then creates a cue report of any problems if finds. It's not uncommon to find out that your computer has literally hundreds of irregular settings and errors - in fact when we did a test of the program on a computer in our office, it found 916 errors on the initial trial scan.
The main advantage of using a registry repair program is it will instantly fix the majority of the problems that are causing problems for your computer quickly and safely - and is a whole lot cheaper than having a technician look at your computer. It also has a feature that allows you to stop programs from loading when you turn on your computer which is often a problem for older systems with too many start up applications trying to get started every time you boot your machine up. In addition, Registry Patrol will also clean what is called your cache files which will dramatically speed up your internet performance.
For those of you with a bit more technical savvy, and who want to truly optimize their Windows XP system, you might also want to consider the XP Medic software utility which offers several more advanced features than the Registry Patrol application, including the ability to completely optimize your entire XP operating system. Registry Patrol and XP Medic are both free to install and operate and will likely solve many of the slow processing problems your computer may be experiencing.
