Frequently
Asked Questions
- What Are Invalid
Entries, how did I get them, and what problems can they cause?
- How do I know
if my computer has Invalid Entries?
- What is my computer's registry?
- What is Registry Helper?
- Why do I need Registry Helper?
- Is it safe to download
Registry Helper?
- Is it safe to delete Invalid Entries?
- Should
I take my computer to a repair shop?
- Why
can't my anti-virus or firewall program protect me from Invalid Entries?
What Are Invalid
Entries, how did I get them, and what problems can they cause?
Invalid Entries are registry
or configuration file entries in your computer's registry that refer to files
that cannot be found.
Over time, Invalid Entries build up in your computer's registry from applications that do not cleanly remove temporary items and settings they store in your registry.
Some
Invalid Entries, if present, may cause computer problems such as slow computer
performance, slow startup, or error messages in applications.
If you're like most people, you probably noticed that your computer seemed a lot faster when it was brand new. The slowdown in performance may be caused,
in part, by Invalid Entries continuing to build up in your registry.
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How
do I know if my computer has Invalid Entries?
Simply use Registry Helper to scan your computer.
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What is
my computer's registry?
Your computer's registry is one of the most important parts of your operating system. The registry contains the entire configuration for Windows. These configurations and settings affect every aspect of Windows and most of the applications you use.
The
registry is the "master database" for the Windows operating system.
If your registry becomes damaged, your computer may not be useable or even bootable.
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What is Registry Helper?
Registry Helper is an easy-to-use utility that scans, identifies, and deletes the detected Invalid Entries in your computer's registry.
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Why do I need Registry Helper?
Over time, Invalid Entries build up in your computer's registry from applications that do not cleanly remove temporary items and settings they store in your registry.
Some Invalid Entries, if present, can cause computer problems such as slow computer performance, slow startup, or error messages in applications.
If you're like most people, you probably noticed that your computer seemed a lot faster when it was brand new. The slowdown in performance may be caused by Invalid Entries continuing to build up in your registry.
The benefits of using Registry Helper to delete Invalid Entries may include increased computer performance and stability, faster system startup, and fewer error messages in applications.
Cleaning your computer's registry is an important part of computer maintenance and will help to keep it running like new.
For the same reason it is important to change the oil in you car to protect your engine, it is
important to clean your registry to protect your computer.
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Is it safe to download
Registry Helper?
Registry Helper is a safe download that is digitally signed using a Verisign®
certificate.
Our
pledge to you is that Registry Helper contains absolutely no spyware or third-party adware.
You can uninstall Registry Helper at any time.
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Is it safe to delete Invalid
Entries?
Each time you use Registry Helper, a backup of your registry is made to make sure any changes can be undone with just a few clicks of the mouse.
You never have to worry about Registry Helper deleting your important files. In
fact, none of your actual files are deleted at all. It is only the Invalid Entries (i.e. junk) that is deleted.
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Should
I take my computer to a repair shop?
If you are having problems with your computer, we recommend you try Registry
Helper first before taking your computer to a repair shop. The reason is a qualified technician
may charge you a high rate per hour for their time and cost you a small fortune.
Simply download Registry Helper and activate the software to delete
your detected Invalid Entries. It only takes five minutes and you may be able to
solve your computer problems without the cost of an expensive repair man.
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Why
can't my anti-virus or firewall program protect me from Invalid Entries?
Anti-virus programs are designed with one purpose: to detect and remove computer
"viruses."
Firewall
programs are designed to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your
computer over the Internet as well as monitor outgoing transfers of information
from your computer to the Internet.
Invalid Entries are a
completely different problem from viruses or computer security. This means your anti-virus and
firewall software are not even looking for Invalid Entries on your computer.
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