The Windows registry is a key component for efficient of the Windows operating system. In this post we take a look at what the Windows Registry is, the need for cleaning up the registry, and the software solutions that are available to users to help them in the clean up process. What is the Windows Registry? The registry is how the Windows operating system stores and organizes information about all of the software and hardware on your computer. Whenever a new element is added or removed from your computer, entries inside the registry are adjusted to reflect the change. This