FAQs

How does the registry get corrupted?

When programs are installed and uninstalled, or settings are saved in the registry, the entries are not removed automatically - resulting in an increased registry size. The outdated entries that are no longer valid result in a corrupted registry.

What does Lavasoft Registry Tuner do?

The Lavasoft Registry Tuner has categorized certain areas in the registry and scans these areas for invalid entries. When the scan is complete, it identifies the invalid entries that can be removed selectively and safely. The program creates a backup of the registry before removing any invalid entries, adding an extra level of safety when working with the registry.

What is the registry?

The Windows registry is the central database of Windows and stores information about every program installed on the system. For more information about the registry, see the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry

I want to purchase the program. How will the product be delivered to me?

When you purchase the Lavasoft Registry Tuner, you will receive an e-mail with the serial number and a link to download the product in order to install it directly on your computer.

I want to use the Lavasoft Registry Tuner, but is it safe to delete registry entries?

We have built in the necessary safeguards to put your ease at mind when using our product to optimize your Windows registry. A system restore point is always created, that includes a registry backup, before anything is deleted. You can easily revert to the previous state by using the ‘Backup Registry’ option.