Tip 1: How to update the Windows registry
Tip 1: How to update the Windows registry
Windows system registry from time to timeneeds to be updated. The fact is that after installing almost every program in the system registry, the data that is needed for its operation is recorded. But after removing applications, most of these data remain in the registry, thereby clogging the operating system and making it unstable.
You will need
- - computer with Windows OS;
- - program TuneUp Utilities 2011.
Instructions
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To clean the system registryand special optimization programs are usedcomputer, one of which is called TuneUp Utilities 2011. The program is paid, but there is a trivial period of its use. Download the application from the Internet and install it on your computer's hard drive.
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Start TuneUp Utilities. When the program is launched for the first time, it scans your computer. Wait for this operation to complete, after which you will be asked to optimize the system. Here, as you wish, but the computer does not exactly interfere with this procedure. After optimization or rejection of it you will get to the main menu of the program.
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In this menu, select the "System Optimization" tab. In the window that appears, find the section "Start manual maintenance tasks". In this section, find the option "Cleaning registrya". In the appeared window, select the item "Full view" and click "Next". Then wait for the scanning process to finish registrya. In the next window, click "Next".
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A log window appears, which displays information about all unnecessary data registrya. At the top of the log is the "Start cleaning" button. Click this button. The following window will appear, in which simply click "Next". After that, the update procedure will begin registrya. Upon completion, all unnecessary data will be deleted. Close all windows and restart the computer.
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Another advantage of the program TuneUp Utilities 2011 is that the program automatically from time to time updates the system registry. And this procedure is performed in the backgroundmode, so you do not even have to be distracted. But given that the trial period is only two weeks, then to fully use the application you need to purchase it. But after that you do not have to resort to cleaning registrybut manually.
Tip 2: How to update the registry
Under the update the registry it is worth understanding his "purge". For a long time of operation of your Windows operating system, a large number of "unnecessary" records accumulate in its registry. Under such records, for example, we mean traces that were left in the registry recently deleted by you program or someone else's flash drive that you inserted into your computer a month ago. To "clean up" unnecessary information or update the registry mainly special programs are used.
You will need
- Computer running the operating system, the program for working with the registry, Internet access
Instructions
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Download the distribution program from the Internet for use with the registry. Install this program on the computer on which you need to perform some manipulations with the registry.
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Most of these programs are paid. Some programs have a period of free use, usually a month. It is possible that you have enough time for this task. Another part of the functionality in some programs can be cut down for the demo version. Basic functions and possibilities are enough for you. It should be noted that at present there are a large number of free programs for working with the registry. Their capabilities in most cases are not inferior to paid software products. When downloading, be careful and choose reliable resources to avoid picking up malicious add-ons.
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In some cases, if you havecorresponding knowledge with the registry, you can work directly from your operating system. To do this, run the "regedit" command in the "Start" menu under "Run". You should see the "Editor" window the registry". It allows you to easily view all the branches the registry, delete and add corresponding entries. It is important, if you do not have special knowledge, then this method is better not to use. Because of your ignorance, you can disrupt the system, which in most cases will not be able to be restored and will have to be reinstalled.
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Most programs for working with the registry,Currently, they have quite good intuitive interfaces. Of course, to work with them you need special knowledge and training. But the basic actions for cleaning the "extra" information you can do yourself. Background information and guides of these programs will help you in this.
Tip 3: How to update the Windows XP key
Update utility key product, available for free download fromthe official site of Microsoft Corporation, is designed to edit the settings for installing the operating system and checking the registry entries. The presence of changes can cause a system warning.
Instructions
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Download the specialized Key Update utilityTool from the official site of Microsoft Corporation. Create a system restore point to return to the original settings and run the installed key update utility.
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Enter the product key on the certificateauthenticity, in the corresponding line of the main window of the wizard and confirm the execution of the selected action by clicking the "Next" button. Wait for the operation to complete and a message appears about the success of the update. Use the "Finish" button to automatically restart the computer.
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Call the main OC system menu by pressing the button"Start" to activate Windows, and go to "All Programs". Expand the "Standard" link and expand the "Service" node. Select the item "Activate Windows" and specify the option "Yes, activate Windows via the Internet".
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Confirm your choice by clicking on the "Statement onWindows Privacy Activation "and successively use the" Back "and" Next "buttons. Specify the item "No, do not register ..." and confirm the selected action by clicking the "Next" button.
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Wait for the request to be processed andthe appearance of a message on the success of the activation procedure. Click the OK button. Verify that the product key is updated. To do this, go to the official Microsoft site authentication page and click the "Check Windows system" button.
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Please note that when you upgrade the keyMicrosoft does not collect user data. The information sent by the utility is used only to verify the system and the integrity of the system registry.
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If you can not change the product key to the one specified in the certificate, we recommend contacting Microsoft Support.
Tip 4: How to update the system file
Damage to system files can occur as a result of infection of the computer with viruses, incorrect installation of programs and other failures. There are several ways to restore them.
You will need
- - recovery disc
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
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Insert the installation CDoperating system into the drive of your computer, pre-installing the boot from the CD. After you have the first boot screen, go to the disk menu and select the command to restore the system.
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Then, following simple menu instructions and using the recovery disk, update the damaged or deleted system files your operating system. This is useful if damaged or missing files interfere with logging on to the system.
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Use the utility return utilitySystem to the previous state. To do this, open the "Start" menu and navigate to the standard utilities. Start "System Restore", after completing the work of all currently active programs.
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Select the date using the arrow keysCreate one of the recovery points - they could appear on their own when installing any drivers or utilities, or you could do them yourself.
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Select the one that preceded the changes in thesystem files, and run the process. Note that all the changes made to the operating system for the given period of time will be canceled, and all the moved files will return to the previous directory.
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Create a recovery disk just in caseFor your operating system, in the future not to reinstall Windows. This is done using the standard tools of your operating system in the data archiving menu.
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It is best to do this after installationoperating system and drivers in the working configuration. Also, do not create a recovery disk with a long-used operating system, without cleaning the registry beforehand of unnecessary entries and without deleting unnecessary programs.
Tip 5: How to remove the Recycle Bin icon from the Windows XP desktop
A trash is the place where the file is locatedafter removal through the context menu or via Delete. It is an intermediate stage between the presence of a file on the PC and its complete absence. The files in the trash can be restored to their original location or deleted from memory permanently. The basket itself is a Recycle file with a .bin extension in the system. There is a link icon on the desktop that you can delete.
Instructions
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With XP system tools, you can not hide the trash can withthe desktop. This function is implemented only in Vista-version and later OS variations. Therefore, the user will have to climb into the registry. This is done using the "Run" line in Start, which can also be called by pressing R + Win. In the line, type the name of the regedit utility and press Enter.
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Now in the editor window click on the sectionHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, located on the left side. Then go to SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Explorer / Desktop / NameSpace. In the right part of the window, you will see a folder named {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}, which you need to delete via Delete or right-click context menu.
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For the changes to take effect, update the desktop. To do this, hold down the right button on the mouse on an empty spot on the desktop and click on the "Refresh" line in the drop-down menu.
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Return your basket back to you onlyhaving made the amendment in the register through the same regedit. Re-create the folder {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} in the same location SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Explorer / Desktop / NameSpace in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE branch. In the created directory, create a "String parameter" object. Its value should be Recycle Bin. After the adjustment is made, update the desktop. Done - the basket returned to its place.
