How To Fix Registry Errors in Windows 7

The entire "blueprint" of your Windows installation is contained in the Windows 7 registry.If your registry gets corrupted, either through a bad driver, a failed uninstallation, or a variety of other reasons, you can usually fix it by performing a system restore to a time when the computer was working correctly.To fix errors, you can use registry cleaning programs.

Step 1: The System Restore window is open.

If a recent change to your system caused errors in your registry, you can use a Restore Point.Click the start menu and type "restore" to open the System Restore window.From the list of results, select "System Restore".Click the "Advanced system settings" link if you press Win+Pause.You can click the System Protection tab.The system will be restored if you click the restore button.

Step 2: You can select a restore point.

Windows will choose the most recent restore point if your computer has System Restore enabled.Major changes to the system can create restore points.If you don't have any restore points, you can try another method.If the error has been around for a while, you can click the "Show more restore points" box to see previous points.There will be a brief description of why the restore point was created.

Step 3: Click it.

This will show you all of the programs and drivers that will be deleted from the computer, as well as programs that won't work correctly after restoration.Your personal files will not be affected by a system restore.

Step 4: Click.

This may take a while.Once the restore is complete, your computer will restart.

Step 5: The developer's website has a download button.

The utility is free.You can get it from piriform.com.The free version can be used for repairing the registry.Most users will leave the settings the same.

Step 6: Run the program.

This program will try to fix the errors in your registry.

Step 7: The left menu has a "Registry" option.

Step 8: All of the boxes need to be checked.

As many errors as possible will be made possible by this.

Step 9: Any errors will be displayed in the right frame if you click the "Scan for Issues" button.

Step 10: Click the button to fix the issues.

All of the problems that are found will be checked.

Step 11: When prompted, make a backup of the registry.

This will help make sure that you can restore your settings if something goes wrong.

Step 12: Click on the button to fix the issues.

You can review the fixes manually, but you can usually rely on CCleaner to make the correct repair.

Step 13: After everything is fixed, click " close".

Step 14: Reboot your computer.

You might need to uninstall Windows 7 if the problems persist.The registry editor is only recommended for advanced users as one wrong edit can render your computer inoperable until the system is restored or reinstalled.