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Step-By-Step: Care and Feeding of the Windows Registry

Stan Miastkowski

B: Use Windows' Built-In Registry Tool

Windows 98 and Me include a background utility called Registry Checker. When you boot your PC, Registry Checker scans for problems; if it can't fix them, it restores the most recent Registry backup.

If you keep your PC running all the time, it's a good practice to reboot the computer daily so Registry Checker can do its work. You can also run Registry Checker manually (especially before and after making system changes that don't require a restart). To do this, click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tool, System Information, open the Tools menu, and click Registry Checker.

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