Keeping the Windows Registry Operational The registry is where the computer stores information about the configuration of the system and the programs installed so that the operating system can use them. Regularly maintaining the registry is a basic requirement. Fixing problems after they occur is harder than preventing them in the first place. Windows registry problems can cause crashes, slow performance and error messages.
Windows Registry Guide Windows Registry errors can cause serious problems requiring the reinstallation of your operating system and possible loss of data. Use the Windows Registry Editor and the following directions at your own risk.