Computer Care, Can I Do It On My Own?
- Date: 2009-12-27 - Word Count: 396
Share This!
With all resources available to you, you might well ask, "Why do I need a computer expert for maintaining my computer?" The answer is, you do not. Just like you do not require a technician for fixing your car, repairing your furnace, or doing any other repairs or maintenance. If you have the required knowledge and time, you may easily repair or maintain your computer.
But before you jump to any conclusion, you need to know, that there are numerous potential "gotchas" involved in the maintenance of your computer. In case you decide to fix your automobile, a company will not sell you a carburetor that would break down your car. Unfortunately, that is not true for computer maintenance. There are several programs out there which either do not do what they are supposed to do, perform needless functions, or are simply dangerous to install. It is up to you, to determine which programs you may safely use and in which manner.
In this article, we shall discuss a few programs out there and as to what the do-it-yourselfer requires you to watch out for.
Websites like Double My Speed.com and Finally Fast.com have been heavily promoting themselves of late. These sites along with offer products for downloading and installing that purport for improving the performance of your computer. These programs are usually registry cleaners. Windows registry is just a database which the operating system uses for storing everything it wants to know for running as according to your specifications. In addition, it is available to any program for writing their information in there. Since Windows 95, registry has been a recommended repository for settings, user preferences, and other variables a program needs to remember.
Over a period of time the Windows registry would become cluttered with unnecessary information, most regularly caused by un-installation programs not removing every data they need to. The concept of registry cleaner is that it would detect as well as remove these settings, improving the computer's performance.
The problem with a registry cleaner is that it would usually incorrectly detect a setting as unnecessary and delete it, leading to problems with either the installed programs or the operating system itself. As it is, registry cleaners are nice, but you must never blindly follow their advice in regard to what to delete. So, you must always review every entry to verify that it might be deleted safely.
But before you jump to any conclusion, you need to know, that there are numerous potential "gotchas" involved in the maintenance of your computer. In case you decide to fix your automobile, a company will not sell you a carburetor that would break down your car. Unfortunately, that is not true for computer maintenance. There are several programs out there which either do not do what they are supposed to do, perform needless functions, or are simply dangerous to install. It is up to you, to determine which programs you may safely use and in which manner.
In this article, we shall discuss a few programs out there and as to what the do-it-yourselfer requires you to watch out for.
Websites like Double My Speed.com and Finally Fast.com have been heavily promoting themselves of late. These sites along with offer products for downloading and installing that purport for improving the performance of your computer. These programs are usually registry cleaners. Windows registry is just a database which the operating system uses for storing everything it wants to know for running as according to your specifications. In addition, it is available to any program for writing their information in there. Since Windows 95, registry has been a recommended repository for settings, user preferences, and other variables a program needs to remember.
Over a period of time the Windows registry would become cluttered with unnecessary information, most regularly caused by un-installation programs not removing every data they need to. The concept of registry cleaner is that it would detect as well as remove these settings, improving the computer's performance.
The problem with a registry cleaner is that it would usually incorrectly detect a setting as unnecessary and delete it, leading to problems with either the installed programs or the operating system itself. As it is, registry cleaners are nice, but you must never blindly follow their advice in regard to what to delete. So, you must always review every entry to verify that it might be deleted safely.
Related Tags: computer, computer repair, computer fix
Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
Recent articles in this category:
- Improve the Value of Your Truck With a Truck Bed Cover
If you are a truck owner and are looking for a way to increase the value and also protect your inves - An Overview of Emergency Road Services
Anyone that owns a vehicle definitely understands that there are truly countless facets of driving a - Buying From Car and Truck Auctions in Canada
Buying a vehicle from an auction can be a good way to pick up a bargain as long as you know what you - 2011 Green Car Of The Year- Who's In It To Win It!
The Green Car of the Year award is a program designed by Green Car Jouranl to recognize and honor ve - Honda's 2010 Odyssey is Efficient, Practical and Convenient
If you are looking for a minivan that has a seating capacity of up to eight persons and handles almo - Greener Trucks For Delivery Work
Green' is a word you'll hear a lot when it comes to transportation, from bicycles to buses - but you - The Courier and Haute Couture
Some jobs just ooze opportunity to flaunt yourself and show off your latest togs but sadly that's ra - All-New 2011 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry has been a continuous leader for years in the family midsize sedan class by being a - The Various Benefits Of Summer Tires
As you probably know , different tires are optimized for different conditions. Not only that, someth - A Couple of Tips on Buying a Used Cars in Toronto
If your old car has finally kicked the bucket and you need to get yourself a new mode of transport t
Most viewed articles in this category:
- How to Remove Window Tint
Applying tinting film to car or household windows may be fun, but removing it can be tricky if yo - Transporting Your Car
If you are relocating to another state or another country for employment or family reasons, you may - Choosing The Right Sticker For The Motorcycle Helmet
When people decide to buy a motorcycle, the dealer will usually throw in a helmet. This is because s - Suzuki's 2007 Xl7, “wave” Grand Vitara Debuts at the 2007 Scias
In the news: American Suzuki Motor Corporation has presented its array of cars and SUVs at the 2007 - Nissan Skyline GTR: A Racer That Is Affordable
If you've ever eyed a Porsche 911 or a Ferrari Testarossa, but thought the price was too steep, the - How To Buy Cheap Cars
There are a number of seized car auctions held in various places every month or at least quarterly. - Federal Agencies Expands Hybrid Fleet
Three federal agencies in Kansas recently added hybrid vehicles to their fleet. The hybrid vehicles - New Cars, New Gadgets Presented at the 2007 Naias
The 2007 North American International Auto Show has become an event of glamour, fashion and technolo - Aura Green Line Added to 3 Federal Fleets in Kansas
Three Kansas City area federal agencies added Monday the new 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid vehi - Top Vehicles by Autoweek Editors Honored at 2007 Naias
Everybody has favorites. Bill may like Ford cars. Susan may be attracted much by the power of pi
