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PC Doc Pro helps you to clean and scan efficient you registry. With PC Doc Pro your computer performance will be at an optimal level. PC Doc Pro analyzes the registry and you can decide what items you want to be removed. After removing them, you can restore your computer to a previous state if you want. For more information or for a free scan, check out: www.PC Doc Pro.com .

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This document helps you how to use PC Doc Pro and how to make changes to the registry. It does not contain instructions or detail steps. For that you can use the local help file that comes with the application.This document highlights all you have to know about the registry modifications and helps you to clean it in the safest way avoiding any kind of error.

The following topics are covered:

Registry Information ……………………………. 4

Specific Registry Concerns ………………...…. 4

Backup and Restore ………………………….5

PC Doc Pro Scan and Removal …………………. 5

Other PC Doc Pro Features ……………………….. 8

Managing Startup Items ……………….. 8

Scheduling Scans ………………………. 9

Safety and Peace of Mind ……………………. 9

Registry Information-

The Windows registry is a database of all configuration settings in Microsoft Windows operating systems ; in all Windows NT based operating systems and later, and in home-based versions from Windows 95 onwards. Without it, Windows would not be able to run. The registry is stored on your computer in several files. Depending upon your version of Windows there will be different files and different locations for these files.

It contains information and settings for all the hardware , operating system software , most non-operating system software, users, preferences of the PC , etc. Whenever a user makes changes to Control Panel settings, file associations , system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the registry. The Windows registr y was introduced to tidy up the profusion of per-program INI files that had previously been used to store configuration settings for Windows programs. These files tended to be scattered all over the system, which made them difficult to track.

Specific Registry Concerns-

There are advantages to the registry system. The registry keeps machine configuration separate from user configuration. Group Policy allows administrators on a Windows-based computer network to centrally manage program and policy settings. Part of this involves being able to set what an entry in the registry will be for all the computers on the network, and affect nearly any installed program. The registry can be accessed as one item over a network, and it can also be backed up easily due to the size and specific location of the files.

However, a centralized registry system presents some problems as well. The

registry is like a “single point of failure”. That means that the damage to the Registry can render a Windows system unbootable, in extreme cases to a point that cannot be fixed, and requires a full reinstall of Windows. There is an automated backup mechanism, and these secondary/backup files will be loaded, if the primary files fail to load.

If any application that doesn't uninstall properly, or doesn't have an uninstaller, it can leave entries in the registry. In most cases this leads to performance or even stability problems. That can also lead to increased registry size. When the registry becomes very large, computer performance can decrease and cause it to be unstable. Some computer users spend a lot of time and effort going through the registry and editing it manually. Not only can this be a daunting task, it is also a risky one.Making changes to the registry can cause irreversible damage. We recommend that you know what you are doing, by reading the information presented here and use the right tools.When dealing with registry errors and invalid entries, backing up the registry is a common practice. You have the option to revert to a previous working state. Typically, restoring parts of the registry is challenging as extracting data from backed up files is not an easy task.

PC Doc Pro provides numerous safeguards and functionality so that you can feel secure that you have safely backed-up and restored files removed from the registry. With PC Doc Pro you can remove only the unwanted or unused registry items you choose.Becoming familiar with the backup capabilities will be the next step.

Backup and Restore-

If you are using Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME, the system help instructions will teach you how to create a backup of the registry. For these systems PC Doc Pro offers backup file capabilities as described below. If you are running Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, there are two backup mechanisms available with PC Doc Pro.

• System Restore Point

• Backup Files

System Restore Point for Vista and XP The system restore point option is available if you are using Windows Vista orWindows XP. System Restore helps you restore your computer's system files to an earlier point in time. It's a way to undo system changes to your computer without affecting your personal files, such as e-mail, documents, or photos. The r estore point is a representation of a stored state of your computer's system files. This method involves backing up system files as well as registry entries. With PC Doc Pro you have the option to create a restore point. When this is selected a system restore point is automatically generated each time the process of fixing errors is initiated.

Backup Files-

You create a backup file every time when you use PC Doc Pro for removing registry items.You can also restore the deleted items because PC Doc Pro saves these backups. With this option, a group of registry entries can be reinstated rather than having to restore the whole registry or an out-dated set of files. You can also restore one or more backup files at a time.Restoring the registry can affect the functionality of your software.There are instances when incremental backups are beneficial over a complete backup of the registry.

PC Doc Pro Scan and Removal-

If you have already learned backup procedures, you can begin the scanning process.There are several types of registry items that can be scanned. The following table identifies these categories and describes the kind of invalid entries

contained within.

Categories
COM/ActiveX Entries

Uninstall Entries

Font Entries

Shared DLLs

Application Paths

Help Files Information

Windows Startup Items

File/Path References

Program Shortcuts

Empty Registry Keys

File Associations

Invalid Entry Description

Invalid COM or ActiveX object entries in the Windows registry can cause application failures, document and information loss, and system crashes.When an application's installer does not correctly set up the uninstall process, the Registry becomes clogged with invalid information.Often application errors – especially in Word processing applications – are caused by missing or corrupt font files. (for example, Word processing applications).Invalid entries in the Shared DLLs section of the Registry can cause a certain type of application failure commonly known as "DLL hell".Disk directories that are not referenced correctly can often cause programs to fail.This section of the registry can point to invalid help files that can cause application help files to open incorrectly.

This section of the registry can contain missing program entries. This is because of the incorrect installing or uninstalling of an application.Some registry items can be associated with non-existing
files and folders such as when temporary files are used for storage. These entries may still be valid and required for use. Only remove entries that you know are invalid.
Incorrect program shortcuts can cause applications to take much longer to start – or simply stop them from running at all.Registry keys can have no value, and clog up your system.This section of the registry can contain invalid file associations. If a file type is associated with a program that does not exist then it shows up as an irregularity.Table 1: Types of invalid items to be scanned and removed You can select the specific items you want to scan before you initiate the scan and removal process.

Scanning-

As you selected the registry items the scanning process can be initiated.PC Doc Pro provides a step-by-step process that includes displaying the scan process while it is in progress. After the scan is complete the list of errors is displayed as can be seen in Figure.Although a computer system may have several scanning tools, in most cases the first PC Doc Pro scan you perform will detect hundreds of invalid items. In these situations it is likely that the other scanning tools are detecting virus or spyware threats.

Registry items that are listed can be invalid. However, some entries may be valid. It is useful to know if the item is invalid or not before removing it.



Removal of Detected Items-

By default, all the identified errors are selected for removal. You can view the errors and where they are located. You can also modify the selection of each item, and you can send items to the Ignore list or remove them.

Ignore List-

If you add some of the detected items to the Ignore list, PC Doc Pro does not remove the item and it will also be ignored during upcoming scans. The items that are listed in the results window have associated their location in the registry. You can also click a link that sends them to the Ignore list.When the Ignore link is clicked, the item is removed from the list of detected errors and is placed in the Ignore list. You can view and manage the Ignore list. The ignored items can be removed from the list so that they are once again available to be scanned, detected, and removed.Other PC Doc Pro Features Managing Startup Items-

You can use PC Doc Pro to select which applications are launched when starting your computer. With the PC Doc Pro Manage Startup tool you can easily improve the startup speed by choosing only the items you want to launch when you start your computer.We recommend that you can disable an item and see how the change will affect the functioning of your computer.The application you selected to run when starting your computer can be removed from the strat up list.Once an item is removed from the list you cannot re-enter it. Only use this if you are sure removing the item will not negatively affect

Scheduling Scans-

Because of its equipment with scheduling functionality, PC Doc Pro will scan automatically you computer on a regular basis. Once certain of your scan settings as specified in this document, you can set up one or more schedules to automate the scanning and removal process.Safety and Peace of Mind,When you remove an item from the registry you must be very careful. With PC Doc Pro this process is safety because it has a registry cleaning tool with safety in mind. PC Doc Pro is fast and offers a friendly, easy to use interface and a step-by-step process that gives you the control. After you have the confidence of cleaning your registry you can automate the process and have your system registry running at optimal levels of performance. PC Doc Pro Manage Startup tool you can easily improve the startup speed by choosing only the items you want to launch when you start your computer.