Windows Optimization

But Seriously, What’s A Registry? But Seriously, What’s A Registry? The Registry is a very important database that resides within your Operating System; It contains vital information on all the settings, preferences, etc. on hardware and software installed in your rig. When it comes to programs, the Registry also maintains data like the location of the program, what is required to launch the program, what sort of resources it needs from the computer, and so on and so forth....

This increases the time it takes for your computer to locate specific files because they’re not accessible in contiguous locations. This problem is known as “fragmentation” or “disk fragmentation,” and it can slow down almost any computer. As you use your computer over time, more and more files get scattered about, making it take longer to access things like photos or word documents. Many third-party utilities exist to help you defragment your hard drive — but what are they, why do you need them, and how often should you defrag?...