Registry Cleaner Alternatives

If you are ready to fix computer errors and improve speed, the fastest and easiest method is to use a Registry cleaner. However, there are alternatives to improving PC performance with a few quick steps. We will look at some of the techniques you can use to get a quick boost out of your computer. It is likely that you won't see the same effect as a Registry cleaner, but you can definitely see some excellent results.

Techniques to boost speed and performance on your PC:

Defrag your hard drive
Defragging your hard drive will make disk access quicker and improve responsiveness of your PC. Files are stored in fragments on your disk. When you defrag, it puts these back together. In some cases it can add a great deal of performance.

To defrag your hard drive: Click on Start->Computer. Right-click on the disk you wish to defrag and select "Properties". Now click on the "Tools" tab and then click on the "Defragment Now" button. This may take a few minutes depending on disk size.

Cleanup Your Disk
It is also a good idea to run a disk cleanup on a regular basis. This will free up disk space and reduce clutter on your computer. To access the disk cleanup utility, click on Start->Computer. Right-click on the disk you wish to cleanup and select "Properties". Now you can click on the "Disk Cleanup" button.

Manage Startup Items
Take caution when performing this step. Do not remove anything you are not sure of. In the quick search box, type in "msconfig". Click on the Startup tab. From here you can remove programs that you do not want to run on startup. This should improve boot time and reduce CPU usage.

Remove Unnecessary Programs
Over time you will install many different programs and applications on your PC. It is quite likely that you no longer need a lot of these applications. They are probably just chewing up disk space, memory and CPU. By deleting unwanted programs, you can gain performance and free up a considerable amount of disk space.