See also: Windows DLL Error, Windows Runtime Error, Windows Registry Error

There are a myriad of programs out there that claim to be able to “optimize” your computer (Registry Easy, for example).  If you aren’t a computer wizard and hence have no idea what it means to “optimize” your computer you may not be fully aware of what that means.  Have no fear, for we are here!

What It Means to Optimize Your Computer

Optimizing your computer is actually a fairly simple process assuming that you have all of the know-how and the tools to do so.

Optimizing your computer is as simple as deleting vestigial system files, cookies, and DLL files; cleaning your computer history and search preferences; deleting old/never used programs; turning off unnecessary features; removing viruses, spyware, malware, or other resource hogging infections/programs; defragmenting your hard disk; cleaning system errors.

Most, if not all, of those processes can be handled if you own a high-quality registry cleaner, such as Registry Easy or Registry Fix.  If you don’t you may be able to find freeware/shareware programs on the internet that will perform those tasks for you.  Microsoft Windows has included a disk desgramenter in every version of Windows since Windows 95, you DO NOT NEED TO BUY ONE.

“Why Should I Optimize My Computer?

This is the million dollar question, isn’t it?  The most common question that people ask in relation to system optimization is, of course, why should they do it.  Fair enough, as for those who aren’t computer-savvy (or for those who simply don’t know what benefits it offers) it may not seem like a big deal to have a computer that is optimized.

Essentially, optimizing your computer will allow it to run as efficiently as possible.  This ensures that programs load quickly, Internet browsing is fast, and that your computer is generally more responsive overall.  The difference between double clicking a program and having it open right away (as opposed to having to wait for the computer to “load”) is usually having your computer optimized.

Optimizing your computer will:

• Increase how fast programs load and close - By defragmenting your hard disk, along with cleaning out all of the junk on your computer, your computer will load programs faster.

• Reduce runtime errors - Part of the optimization process includes a thorough error-cleaning (if you used a registry cleaner, such as Registry Easy).  This will reduce how many errors you experience when using your computer.

• Turn on and shut down faster - Since programs load faster your boot-up time will be reduced.

• Keep your computer healthy and functional - An optimized computer is free of errors, loads quickly, and generally lasts longer than a computer that has been allowed to fall into disarray.

Can You Optimize Your Computer Yourself?

Of course you can!  Many computer specialists will charge you several hundred dollars to optimize your computer, but with little more than a good registry cleaner and an anti-virus you can handle the task on your own!

Optimizing your computer is easy.  Follow these general steps:

• Clean out any spyware, malware, and viruses - Use a reputable anti-virus, such as Norton Anti-Virus or AVG, to clean out viruses.  Then, use a program like Registry Easy, Registry Fix, or Registry Genius to remove spyware and malware.

• Remove any DLL errors, runtime errors, or registry errors - Use a program such as Registry Easy, Registry Fix, or Registry Genius to remove these errors.

• Defragment your hard disk - This is a very important step.  Use the Windows Disk Defragmenter (included in EVERY version of Microsoft Windows) to do this.  Ensure that you clean out viruses, spyware, malware, and errors before doing this.

Our top three programs that can optimize your computer to make it run faster and more efficiently:

• Registry Easy - Click to read our review.

• Registry Fix - Click to read our review.

• Registry Genius - Click to read our review.