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6. Registry Maintenance
The registry is the main database within Windows. It is where crucial settings of each
application and driver are stored. When running, a program may access the registry
thousands of times per second. Registry errors can cause many problems, starting
from computer slowdowns to system hanging and crashes. Keeping the registry in good
shape means better computer performance and stability.
How to Maintain the Windows Registry.
AVG PC Tuneup includes two essential tools for keeping the registry clean, compact
and error free: Registry Cleaner and Registry Defrag. These utilities can be
launched under the Advanced Tools tab in the main window of the program:
6.1. Registry Cleaner
We recommend cleaning the registry at least once a week. To do that, click on the
Repair entry of the Registry Maintenance section. A new window will appear: