Making changes to the Windows Registry, that arcane collection of files housed deep within the Windows operating system, can best be characterized as "fools rush in where even experienced gear heads ...

You should probably leave your registry alone, but if you absolutely must clean it, here's how to do so safely. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

What is the Windows Registry? Think of it as the “brains” of your Windows installation. Specifically, it’s a giant warehouse, a single, easy-to-access, hierarchical database that stores each of your ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...