| Perhaps one of the most irritating problems that can | | | | these redundant entries, and begins to take a toll on |
| occur on a Windows OS is the Unmountable Boot | | | | the performance of your PC. Even the difference |
| Volume blue screen error message. Often, the blue | | | | between a brand new computer and one that's just |
| screen freeze occurs after installation or update of | | | | had a few months use is noticeable in performance |
| software or hardware. If this is the case it's highly likely | | | | for some users. |
| that there is a fault with the registry key or device | | | | Additionally, there are other threats that can cause |
| driver. | | | | serious damage to the registry such as viruses, |
| The first thing to do, if you suspect it's a driver problem, | | | | adware and spyware. Having antivirus software |
| is to roll back the driver and see if the error comes up | | | | installed on your computer doesn't guarantee absolute |
| again. If this solves the issue, contact the manufacturer | | | | protection but it is much better than having nothing. |
| for an updated driver or visit their site. Still getting blue | | | | Make sure that your antivirus software is regularly |
| screen error codes? Next time it comes up, write | | | | updated. Windows firewall setting should automatically |
| down the 'Stop' error message and enter it into a | | | | on, but check that this is the case for more protection. |
| search engine. | | | | Corrupted registries can cause blue screen errors as |
| Stop error messages are supposed to contain the | | | | well a host or other error messages. Your computer's |
| cause of the problem, but unless you're a techie then | | | | OS might also be made unstable as a result, causing |
| it'll mean very little to you. Still, a trained PC repairer | | | | screen freezes and other problems. When a blue |
| may have to run a few diagnostics before they could | | | | screen crash occurs any unsaved data may be |
| find the answer to the problem. By far the most | | | | damaged or lost. In order to increase your computer's |
| reoccurring reason for stop error codes, as well as | | | | performance and speed, the registry needs to be |
| sluggish PC performance, is a poorly kept registry. | | | | cleaned. Be aware that whatever changes that you |
| A brand new PC's registry can become overcrowded | | | | do make will be permanent and there's no going back |
| in a short space of time. You should think of your PC's | | | | once they're made. Before you go ahead and make |
| registry as the gatekeeper. Important configuration | | | | changes, save a copy of the original registry first, in |
| settings are kept in your registry folder for the system | | | | case something goes wrong. |
| setup, any hardware and software installed, and your | | | | Making the wrong changes to the registry can cause |
| system profile and preferences. It also keeps tabs on | | | | irreversible damage to the OS. If you plan to edit the |
| what you've been doing on your computer, like what | | | | registry, you should save anything that you want to |
| files and folders you've created, installations of | | | | keep on your computer on an external hard drive. |
| software and hardware and internet browsing. | | | | However, at least make sure you do some research |
| Messy program reinstallations and removals can leave | | | | on how to do so before you begin. It's best to get |
| unused or duplicate registries, even if you use the 'Add | | | | someone who's qualified or knows how to fix |
| or Remove Programs' function in control panel. Quite | | | | computers. Alternatively there are tools out there that |
| quickly the registry folder gets overcrowded with | | | | can scan and repair computer systems automatically. |