Most people know about defragmenting their hard drives. However the Windows Registry File also needs to defragmented.

What is the Registry?
The Registry is a database that Windows uses to store all of its configuration settings and user data. Because Windows reads and writes to this file all the time it is a good idea to make sure that it is as compact as possible.

We are going to use a free tool called Advanced SystemCare Free. Go to the following webpage:

http://www.iobit.com/ascdownload-promo.html

Click on Download
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Download and install the software. You will be prompted though a series of screens. When you get to this one however:

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Untick – I agree to Install the IOrbit Toolbar – this is an extra feature you do  not need.

System care will install and run. You’ll be prompted.

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The next screen will ask you if you want to upgrade to the professional version – close this screen.
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From the main SystemCare screen, choose Maintain Windows and untick everything except Registry Fix. Click on Scan.

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SystemCare will report the number of errors found. Click on the Repair button.
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