How to Fix Broken Registry Issues on Windows
How
to Fix Broken Registry Issues on Windows
·
Example:
Windows
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Steps:
1.
Using
the Disk Cleanup Tool:
This tool removes junk files and clears minor registry problems.
·
Press
Windows key + R type cleanmgr → press Enter.
·
From
the dropdown, select your main drive (usually C:).
·
Click
Clean up system files.
·
Select
the drive again → click OK.
·
Wait
for the scan → click OK → Choose Delete Files.
2.
Run
the sfc /scannow and DISM:
These tools scan and repair damaged system files.
·
Press
Windows Key + S → type CMD → right-click Command
→ select Run as administrator.
·
Type
these commands one by one (Press Enter after each).
o Sfc /scannow
o DISM /Online
/Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3.
Automatic
Repair tool:
Windows can automatically repair registry issues using this tool.
·
Turn
on your PC → hold the power button for 10 second to shut it down.
·
Repeat
this Process twice.
·
On
the third re-start, Windows will open the Recovery
Environment.
·
Go
to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
·
Let
the Startup repair tool scan and fix your computer.
·
Restart
your PC to check if
the issue is resolved.
4.
Run
a Malware Scan:
Malware can corrupt the registry. Running a scan helps
remove threats.
·
Open
the Settings app by clicking Windows key + I.
·
Next,
go to Privacy & Security > Windows Security.
·
Click
on “Open Windows Security”.
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Click
“Virus & Threat Protection”.
·
Then
click on Scan Options.
·
After
Selecting Full Scan > Click on the Scan Now button.
5.
Revert
to a previous Windows restore point:
·
Press
Windows key + R → type rstrui → press Enter.
·
Choose
restore point from the list → click Next.
·
Click
Finish → your PC will restart and restore settings.