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One of the few important parts of your Windows operating system (OS) is hidden from view: the System Registry. Microsoft deliberately keeps the registry out of sight and out of mind because unauthorized changes to it can be devastating to the health of your computer. Unfortunately, even authorized changes – such like these made by various software programs and even by Windows itself – can be just like devastating if done incorrectly or if single change conflicts with configuration information that is already in the registry. Most people know to back up their information, but some know to backup the registry itself.

Many versions of Windows will give you to back up your registry or set a “system restore point.” Much of this is done automatically for you. Unfortunately, if the OS itself stops working for some reason, you may not be able to get to the restore service for your particular flavor of Windows. And a backup without the ability to restore is useless.

For Windows Vista, you begin by typing “systempropertiesprotection” (without the quotes) in the Start Search box then press ENTER. You may be asked for an Administration password. Once you Press Allow, Windows will search every hard disks for the most recently saved system restore points. Windows need create on all time it detects a major change to the system. For example, when installing new software, Windows will make a system restore point before the installation and every changes take place. This way, if something goes bad and wrong Windows can restart safely as if the errant installation never happened.

To backup the system in its current configuration, press on the System Protection tab in the System Properties dialog box, then press build(create). Enter a name for the new restore point you are creating and click Create again. Once the restore point has been created, click OK twice to return to the desktop.

To restore the system to a previous restore point, follow the same procedures like above, but this time choose System Restore under the System Protection tab. Select the “Choose a different restore point” setting and then choose the restore point you wish to revert to. Generally speaking, you should try to restore using the most recent restore point to ensure that most of the functionality remains intact. Unfortunately, Windows has a nasty habit of going through what seems like the entire restore process only to give a message that the restore failed. If that happens, work your way back until you come to one that works.

There are another options available as well. Third party software can backup and restore your software, in lot cases even if your Windows OS stops functioning completely. Such programs often can prevent problems by properly maintaining and optimizing the registry by deleting unused keys that clog your system. Removing these keys can significantly improve performance.

For more info about the Windows Registry, check out the articles at Answer Registry Reviews There are reviews of popular registry cleaning, backup and restore software products and you can even use links on the site to download and purchase software online.

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The System Registry has been called the most important part of any Windows PC operating system (OS), but you probably didnâ

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The most vital part of any Windows operating system (OS) is the Windows System Registry. The registry controls literally all of the configuration information for all of the various components throughout your entire personal PC.

Have you ever opened the Device Manager? Each device can have a myriad of configuration setting combinations – and there are a LOT of devices.

Because it is so comprehensive, Microsoft deliberately hides the registry to prevent modification by inexperienced computer operators. Many of the most experienced PC gurus will approach the registry with all the fear and trepidation of diffusing a bomb. One mistake and the computer (figuratively speaking) will blow up,

causing unpredictable, erratic behavior or even ceasing to boot altogether. This usually does not affect the stored data, such as photos and documents, but that offers you little comfort if you can’t get to them.

If you have to perform a complete system restore, all the associations with those documents may need to be rebuilt as you also reinstall the programs that run them.

Because the System Registry is such a minefield, Answer Registry Reviews Online was launched to offer articles, advice and software. When you visit the site, you will quickly notice graphics that link to reviews and product comparisons.

The navigation buttons are large and obvious, which is good because they are not in a location you would expect. Rather than being at the greatest of the page, as is standard, they hover in a line about halfway down the page. Buttons include: Home, Reviews, Articles, and FAQ.

Home, of course, leads you back to the home page so that does nothing if you are already on the home page.

Reviews takes you to partial reviews of 5 of the most famous registry cleaning, optimizing and backup/restore programs for the Windows Registry. To see the full review, simply click where the link says, “Read the full review…” Pretty simple so far, right?

There is also a quick link box at the upper left of the page which offers one-click access to the full review for each of the products. Reviews include Pros and Cons of each product and customer ratings from one to five stars.

Compare offers a comparison of the top three rated registry software products. There isn’t too much to consider here, since they all do pretty much the same thing: clean, fix and backup the registry. The real details to look at are: program size, rating, and (last but not least) price.

posts presents a number of interesting, well-written and informative posts on the Windows System Registry and compelling reasons for why you might want to keep it clean and running properly.

One of the many amusing of these is an article called, “Top Ten Blue Screens of Death.” It includes photos of crashed systems, such as a Sony Jumbotron proudly displaying the Microsoft Windows logo thanks to a crash.

the FAQ presents frequently asked questions and answers pertaining to the registry, how it affects the PC and how to maintain it

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