Orphaned registry entries can accumulate to the point your computer's boot time takes a noticeable hit, and improperly removed programs and can amplify the effects of dead-end registry keys by causing ...

The Windows Registry is essential to the proper operation of any Windows machine. It contains information pertaining to drivers and related settings for hardware components; key OS parameters; ...

Over time, uninstalling applications, altering system settings, removing hardware and making other changes to Windows Vista can damage the integrity of the registry, leaving behind abandoned keys ...

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In this post, we will show you how to remove or clear Recent Files and Folders auto-suggest history items from Explorer Address bar, using Settings, Explorer Options, Registry, or freeware in Windows ...

You'll never open a JPG with Notepad, so wouldn't it be nice to get rid of that entry in Explorer's contextual Open With menu? Tech blog How-To Geek's step-by-step registry fix removes irrelevant ...

Q: I have a bunch of folders and documents on my PC (Vista operating system) that I cannot get rid of. I did an Internet search to find a remedy, but have not been successful. Do you have a fix for ...