How to completely clear the registry in Windows 10. Methods for cleaning the registry in Windows
Just as we clean the apartment, organizing things, timely “cleaning” in computer programs is also required. For launch installed applications and the registry is responsible for the connection of files in the system as a whole. When removing software, even built-in using Windows, in the OS there are “tails” in any case, wrong keys etc. Therefore, any PC needs to regularly clean the Windows 10 registry. This can also be done manually, using the editor. Like , This system utility, which allows you to control your PC. However, not everyone, even the most experienced and knowledgeable user, is able to find the desired entry and compare it with remote software. After all, connections can be scattered across all branches, of which there are a huge number in the editor. Therefore, it is recommended to use utilities whose main purpose is cleaning.
CCleaner
This application was originally intended to clean up the disk, but then its functionality increased. Now it also includes cleaning the Windows 10 registry.
When installing, do not forget to select Russian language in the right top corner. When the installation is complete, launch the program and select the desired tab.
Here you can adjust the positions for which cleaning will be carried out. To start the process, click “Search for problems.”
Then click "Fix problems."
It is better to make backup copies of the files being corrected.
You can fix problems one at a time, or you can do everything at once. To do this, click “Correct marked”.
The process is completed quite quickly and the result is pleasing.
Cleaning the Windows 10 registry with CCleaner is quick and easy. Today it is one of the most popular utilities. This is due to its versatility. One program replaces many. So CCleaner can rightfully be called the best program for cleaning the registry and fixing errors for Windows 10.
Wise Registry Cleaner
Another way to clean the registry on Windows 10. Download from the official website.
When you first start it, a window will appear asking you to make a copy. We agree.
You can choose to create a full copy or . We created a restore point because a rollback is easier to perform than a manual restore.
Quick cleaning is done quite quickly. It is recommended to use it if you frequently perform this procedure. But deep scanning needs to be done at some frequency, for example once a week.
The utility found larger number errors than CCleaner.
Click the "Fix" button. The process completed instantly, but 72 errors could not be corrected.
Reg Organizer 8.0
You can download the utility here.
The website describes in detail how to use the application and how to clean the registry in Windows 10. Install after downloading and run the program.
You can perform several actions: quickly check the system; clean it; clear browser history, cache, etc. This applies to logins, passwords and other private data; optimize and defragment; configure autorun; remove unnecessary applications.
To select an action, click in the left panel. After clicking the “Scan” button, the program requires you to close the applications involved in the cleaning.
To avoid this, let's configure the utility by unchecking the cache clearing box. You can get to the settings using the “Change” button, which is located in the top left.
Once finished, you can see how much disk space is freed up. The program is paid, so a license is required for full functionality. In addition to these functions, the application also has an editor, fine-tuning settings and takes screenshots of the interface.
Registry Life
Another utility for cleaning the Windows 10 registry. Allows you to clean and optimize the system. At the same time, it is completely free. You can download it here.
In addition to the registry, you can also optimize autorun and undo changes. The program does not have as many settings as similar utilities.
After scanning, you can start fixing the problems found. Advanced users may be able to view incorrect entries.
Corrections are made quickly.
Additionally, you can install the Soft Organaizer utility, which provides comfortable work with applications.
To access all its features, you must purchase a license.
Auslogics BoostSpeed
Another cleaner. You can download it here.
After startup, scanning begins.
To start cleaning, click the “Fix” button.
In addition to cleaning, you can tune the operating system. In fact, this is its optimization in different directions.
Personal data management, PC acceleration and various utilities are also available.
Perhaps this program is not inferior in performance and functionality to CCleaner. Windows 10 Registry Cleaner standard means Developers at Microsoft have provided the ability to clean the Windows 10 registry manually. For this purpose, an editor was created where the user can independently change parameters and delete unnecessary things. We strongly do not recommend this procedure:
1. You will not be able to clean everything efficiently and in detail.
2. There is a risk of deleting the necessary parameters, which will lead to a failure in the operating system.
For the most curious, we will describe this method.
2. Create backup copy. To do this, you need to export the data to a file on disk. You will specify the file and its location yourself.
3. Go to the Software section of the current user settings HKEY_CURRENT_USER. The keys for all programs are located there.
4. Find the one that you deleted, but the entry for it remains. Right-click and select Delete.
Thus, you need to iterate over all deleted applications.
We hope that our article will help you choose a cleaning program, and your computer will delight you with its performance.
Cleaning operating system from temporary files - a habit that has persisted since the popularity of XP and earlier versions of Microsoft OS. With Windows 10, the situation is somewhat different, but the idea of removing everything unnecessary from the working system, which is firmly entrenched in the minds of users, is difficult to eradicate.
Basic moments
Does the “ten” need cleaning and how can it be carried out more competently? Let's figure it out. What kind of extra load can the system be freed from? Usually we are talking about:
- deleting temporary files of the OS itself;
- destruction of activity residues third party programs(most often browsers);
- clearing the registry of errors;
- trying to free up disk space by removing “garbage”;
- way to speed up your computer using the same method.
Windows 10 is Microsoft's new and, to some extent, most advanced operating system. Theoretically, she should be smarter outdated versions and make sure that the junk files that accumulate during its operation do not slow down the system. The company employees themselves, in one of the interviews, reacted extremely negatively and with concern to one of the most popular third-party programs for cleaning the registry and temporary files, citing the fact that dubious utilities should not be allowed to “encroach” on data, and especially on the registry.
These words are not so empty and are not an attempt to protect your brainchild from “leftist” applications. Indeed, some “tweakers” can lead to stability problems Windows operation 10, and some of them are simply blocked during installation. The situation has reached the point where some small system setup utilities that have long become familiar may lead to the need to reinstall the system.
What Microsoft itself offers
Therefore, the first step is to evaluate the built-in capabilities of the OS, with the help of which the system partition can be cleaned. You cannot access the registry on the recommendation of the creators of the operating system. All that remains is to clear temporary files and free up drive C from them so that there is some space for something more useful. Windows 10 itself offers an interesting and quite informative tool that was not available in older OSes - “Storage”.
- Press the key combination Win+I...
- In the window that opens with all OS parameters, open the “System” section.
- Here select the appropriate tab:
As you can see, here you can visually study the contents hard drive or SSD and understand whether cleaning is needed. By clicking on any of the drives, you can get accurate information regarding the number of files of a particular type. At the very bottom of the list there is always a “Temporary files” item, as well as a button for emptying the Recycle Bin as a nested option. By using them, you can free up a specified amount of space on the storage medium.
The second way to clean up a disk in Windows 10 is to right-click on the disk icon and select “Properties”. Here, on the main tab, it’s hard not to notice the “Disk Cleanup” button.
Clicking it by itself will not lead to irreversible changes - Windows 10 will only scan the media for anything that can be safely deleted. At the end, it will display a list in which you can select those items where you need cleaning.
Be careful: what if you need something from the previous one? installed system(if there is one), because without unchecking the “Previous installations” checkbox, you can immediately lose this folder. Although over time it will disappear on its own.
Here are two main methods by which you can clear your system of excess accumulated junk.
Third Party Applications
As mentioned above, installed programs should be used only at your own peril and risk: only you are responsible for Windows performance 10 after they “pass” through the system partition. The most popular utility with Windows times XP remains CCleaner. This is exactly what Microsoft programmers don’t like. The application has a simple and intuitive interface:
The “Cleaning” and “Registry” items are the most treasured ones for those who want to clean their Windows 10 of junk. But before you rush to temporary files, carefully monitor the checkboxes:
Without doing this, you may lose important data. For example, in the screenshot just above, there is a checkmark next to the Trash files, as well as passwords and forms saved in the browser. After clicking the “Analysis” button and then the “Cleaning” button, the browser will return to its initial state, only bookmarks will be saved. Therefore, be careful.
This concludes our short tour of system cleaning capabilities. Use only proven and reliable methods and avoid little-known, suspicious applications and utilities.
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Why does Windows always work with at different speeds? The question is probably rhetorical...
When you just install the system, it seems to “fly”: it loads quickly, folders open immediately without delay, nothing freezes: everything works as it should. But a week or two passes, a month, and it’s as if Windows has been replaced: lags appear, freezes, tabs in the browser also slow down. What to do with all this?
This happens because “garbage” begins to accumulate in the system: incorrect and erroneous registry entries, remaining temporary files, browser cache, empty folders, shortcuts leading to "nowhere", etc. All this creates a load on the OS, and because of this, performance decreases.
In this article I want to present several sensible programs for cleaning the Augean stables of Windows from debris so that the PC/laptop works faster (all programs are compatible with Windows 10 and support 100% Russian!).
How many people - so many opinions...
But I believe that Advanced SystemCare is one of best programs to optimize and clean Windows from various types of garbage (which I listed above in the article). Moreover, what is especially pleasing is that the program is not replete with any complex settings; the developers have made it so that it is simple and easy for any user to understand it and quickly clean up their PC.
So, when you first launch the program, it will automatically prompt you to check the status of your PC (see example in the screenshot below). You just need to press one button - START.
Note: looking ahead, I will say that then SystemCare will monitor the state of your Windows, warn about potentially dangerous software, warn about changes home page in the browser, changing startup, etc. And besides this, remind you of the need for timely cleaning and optimization of the Windows OS. In general, he will take full control the state of your system.
By the way, about 35 thousand problems were found on my laptop. Moreover, there are as many as 6 GB of junk files, which is quite significant...
By the way, the program scans the system quite corrosively, checking:
- loading items;
- junk files;
- shortcut, registry, disk errors;
- malware;
- Internet problems;
- performance problems, etc.
To fix all these problems, you just need to press just one button again - “Fix” (see screenshot below).
Well, in addition to this review, I also want to add about the tab "Acceleration". If after cleaning your system you are still unhappy with its responsiveness, SystemCare has a special acceleration tab that will make your system even more productive.
In general, I recommend for use on permanent basis. Perhaps the only negative is that the program is paid and to unlock all options it will require purchasing a license. But the free version will also clean your OS very, very well.
CCleaner
One of the most popular utilities for cleaning garbage in Windows. The utility quite “corrosively” checks your Windows for: temporary Internet files, files in the recycle bin, old and unnecessary files from Firefox, Opera, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa and other applications. Moreover, all this garbage will be found quickly and removed just as quickly. By the way, I want to note that the utility only removes truly garbage, necessary files You don’t have to worry - having used it for more than 10 years, I have never encountered it corrupting Windows (or any program).
To start system analysis, just open the section "Cleaning" and then press the button "Analysis". Within a few minutes, the program will estimate how much garbage it can remove, and all you have to do is confirm it...
CCleaner, by the way, does quite a lot of work with the registry: erroneous entries, various “tails” from remote programs, various temporary events, etc. The screenshot below shows the "Registry" tab, which shows what the program will work with.
In addition, CCleaner has several rather useful functions:
- deleting programs: firstly, using this tab you can delete even those programs that cannot be deleted in the usual way; secondly, this uninstaller removes applications cleaner than the one built into Windows;
- startup: will help you be aware of what is loading instead from your Windows (some software can be disabled for more fast loading OS);
- search for duplicates: search and remove duplicates identical files on disk (collections of music, pictures, photos, etc.);
- system recovery (no comments);
- Disk analysis: will help you find folders and files that take up a lot of space on the HDD.
In general, the program is rightfully considered one of the best for cleaning the system from unnecessary “junk”. I recommend it for use!
Wise Disk Cleaner
This program is the best in terms of the degree of cleaning of your hard drive (and, I emphasize, in terms of the degree of cleaning!). It will remove as much junk as no other similar utility!
The utility's interface is incredibly simple; at the top of the window there are several tabs: quick cleanup, deep cleanup, system cleanup, defragmentation. The user only needs to press one button - "Scan" (the program already contains all the necessary presets for optimal cleaning of the OS).
Wise Disk Cleaner - disk analysis, garbage search
Compared to CCleaner and SystemCare (which found about 6-7 GB of junk files) - Wise Disk Cleaner found almost 15 GB of junk files! There is something to compare with!
The utility also has the ability to delete some files in Windows: downloaded OS files (for example, update files), installer cache, help files, etc. The program has a special feature for this. tab "System Cleanup" (screenshot below).
Well, one more thing - Wise Disk Cleaner can defragment HDD, which will have an even better impact on system performance. By the way, it is recommended to do defragmentation after a complete cleanup of the system.
If you need good cleaner disk then better program can not found. In terms of functionality, of course, the program is inferior to analogues such as SystemCare or CCleaner.
Unlike other programs presented in this review, Reg Organizer is a more multifunctional package of utilities in one bottle! Contains everything you need to optimize the OS, fine-tune it and clean it.
After launching the program, Reg Organizer will conduct an express check of your system to identify problems: with the registry, with unnecessary files on disk, with Windows autostart, will analyze your Internet connection (can it be speeded up), etc. In general, despite the initial positioning of the program for an experienced user, now the modern version of the package can be used even by a complete beginner.
Reg Organizer: main program window // express system check
Main features of the Reg Organizer package:
- function of cleaning the disk from garbage (including old versions of Windows, updates, help, etc.);
- cleaning and optimizing the registry;
- defragmentation and compression of the registry;
- registry editor;
- a function for deleting programs (which will check whether there are any “traces” of the program being deleted in the system - and will delete them if they are found);
- startup optimization function: will check if there is anything superfluous in startup that makes your PC take much longer to turn on;
- fine system settings (such utilities are also called tweakers). Before using them, I recommend doing copy of Windows(so that if something happens, it can be done).
By the way, I would like to highlight separately in this review disk cleaning function (note: because the key message of this article): the program will check old driver files, temporary folders in Windows, reports of program crashes and errors, Explorer sketches, error reports, etc. In general, the amount of garbage removed is comparable to the Wise Disk Cleaner program (which I dubbed the best in terms of cleaning quality!).
JetClean
Despite the too “simple” appearance and design of this utility, JetClean is a fairly powerful program for removing various “garbage” from Windows: erroneous entries in system registry, "tails" from programs, history in browsers, etc.
Also, I would like to note that many other similar utilities of its kind are paid programs (or at least ask for payment for all the functionality), but JetClean is a free utility!
Key features of JetClean:
- cleaning Windows from debris;
- cleaning the registry;
- cleaning applications and shortcuts;
- cleaning RAM;
- reducing the number of system failures, errors, freezes, etc.;
- OS startup optimization;
- Internet accelerator;
- as a result of the previous steps - increased PC performance as a whole.
By the way, JetClean has tools for fine-tuning the utility itself, for example, to perform auto-cleaning (and forget about manual checking and separate instructions). Thus, having configured the utility once, you can completely forget about cleaning Windows and always work in a “fresh” fast OS!
Overall, JetClean deserves a fairly high rating and is recommended for use. By the way, the program fully supports the Russian language and is 100% compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10.
The report is finished, thank you for your attention.
By the way, what do you use to clean the Augean stables of Windows?
The Windows operating system registry is a large database where all information about the PC configuration, OS settings, information about installed programs and their ways. Over time, this database becomes filled with outdated and incorrect records (keys), which arise due to the crooked hands of the program creators and the operating system itself. For example, you decide to delete a game that is already boring. We launched the uninstaller, waited for the process to finish, and that seemed to be it, but there could still be entries about this game in the registry, which are now lying there like dead weight. And the longer you use your computer, the more garbage accumulates in the registry. This slows down the overall performance of the computer. and slows down the launch of programs, so it is necessary to periodically clean the registry.
Step-by-step instructions for cleaning the Windows registry
Theoretically, you can clean the registry manually, but firstly, it is very time-consuming, and secondly, it is unsafe, especially for non-computer professionals. Therefore, CCleaner will come to our aid - a free, powerful and absolutely safe system cleaning tool. CCleaner will help you find all the garbage from third party applications, and destroy it in just a couple of minutes.
After you have installed ccleaner, launch the application, go to the "section" in the left menu Registry", and select the function " Troubleshooting«:
CCleaner will begin checking your operating system's registry for errors. This process takes from one to three minutes (depending on the size of the database itself). When the process is complete, press "To correct…" in the lower right corner of the program.
Here ccleaner will prompt you to create a backup of your current registry state. Be sure to agree - if something goes wrong, you can simply restore the saved copy.
After you save the backup, a window will appear describing the problems found. Here you can either fix each error individually (recommended for advanced users only) or click« Correct marked« , and ccleaner will automatically fix all the errors and problems found.
At the end of the process, you will see a window like this, informing you that the registry cleaning is complete. For your own interest, you can click on the links and see what specific problems were solved.
That's all, ccleaner has finished cleaning the registry and now your computer will run a little faster. Repeat this procedure once a month to continue to keep the Windows registry clean and tidy.
Regarding the system registry, many questions are asked: Does it need to be cleaned? What's better? Which “cleaner” should you choose? It is impossible to answer them unequivocally, because Microsoft does its best to discourage users from doing this. If you need to clean the Windows 10 registry, you should do this very carefully.
How to clean the registry on Windows 10?
System Settings, which are contained in the registry can be broken and damaged by one “cleaning”. To avoid damaging your system now and in the future, always make backups when optimizing the registry. There were many cases when, after deleting “unnecessary and unused” branches, settings, interface elements, applications, and sometimes the system stopped working. This does not bring the desired optimization, nor does it significantly speed up the system or solve errors.
Sometimes, when users have a problem with the system, they try to optimize and clean it, which leads to more disastrous results.
For example, “Updated Windows system 10, after which it began to slow down and freeze. The user, instead of paying attention to the processes that were loading the device, performed cleaning with the IObit application. After optimization, the computer began to work even worse and after several repeated cleanings it stopped booting. Return to restore point and previous Windows versions 10 didn't work because they were "optimized" and removed. But the problem turned out to be in the video driver, which had to be reinstalled to an earlier version, as it was incompatible.”
Before any system optimization, you should know a couple of important rules:
- Know what you are doing - you should not blindly trust optimization applications that will magically speed up your computer without unnecessary problems.
- Be prepared for anything - you need to take care of the consequences, create a restore point or backup to return to the state before cleaning.
Following these simple rules, you can proceed to the most important thing, how to clean the registry on Windows 10; There are 2 options for this:
- Automated – through “optimizer” applications (simple);
- Manual - via the Regedit editor, manual editing and removal (difficult).
Let's take it in order.
CCleaner
Most the best option Ccleaner is a registry cleaner for Windows 10. If you perform automated “cleaning”, it is better to trust well-known and unreliable applications. Piriform CCleaner is better suited for this role than other applications. Free, functional, reliable and simple application for your needs.
Cleaning the Windows 10 registry using CCleaner in Russian
Download free version CCleaner is available from the official website. After downloading and installing the application, open it and go to Registry.
By clicking on the “Search for problems” button, scanning for errors and damage will begin.
The CCleaner application performs analysis using its own algorithm and sometimes it may advise cleaning up those branches that are this moment are used.
After scanning, a list of “problems” will be displayed; to fix them, click "Correct selected...".
Before the correction, there will be a request to create a backup copy, which must be created in order to prevent further errors that may arise due to the “cleanup”.
Next, a window will appear with each problem, where you can get more detailed information for files and branches in general. You can fix specific problems or all at once with a button "Correct marked".
After correcting the errors, try scanning again. With a high degree of probability, more parameters and values will be found that will need to be deleted.
How to clean the registry in Windows 10 manually?
Manual cleaning should be done very carefully. To clean the registry in Windows 10 manually, you need to know what needs to be cleaned! These may be traces of programs or applications that remain after they are removed and sometimes interfere with the correct operation of the system.
First, open the Regedit editor, select the Edit tab and click on Find...
In the search box, enter the desired program or an uninstall utility such as CCleaner:
When searching, you can consider section names, parameters, and parameter values.
Even after uninstalling CCleaner, there are traces of it that can be safely deleted, but first make a backup copy (File-Export).
For further search by keyword press the F3 key, this will delete all the desired parameters without re-entering the search word.
Have a great day!