Don't you just hate it when your computer suddenly hangs? Your mouse won't work, you can't navigate anything - your PC is frozen in time. The worst part is that it happens during those times when your deadline is due, the boss or client is looking over your shoulder, or you're just about beat the top score.

You know, you can avoid this kind of situation altogether. You just need to be prepared and maintain your computer properly. It will never be enough to expect that you can always use your computer without something going wrong. In most cases, that one thing that goes wrong is when your PC slows down and crashes. Instantly you see the horrible blue screen, and get that sinking feeling that everything is lost.

Part of computer maintenance is keeping a well organized registry. The registry is like the storage tank that holds all the files needed to run your computer. Thus, when there is a problem or error in your registry, it will affect the speed of your computer.

Making sure that there are no errors or invalid keys is what a registry cleaner does. If you get one of these software products (the best costs about $30 only), you can run it every week or once a month to make sure that there is no error build-up. Ergo, no more crashes.

Take care to choose your registry cleaner software properly. Avoid downloading the freebies because technically, there will still be a price to pay in the end. Most, if not all, free software come with adware, spyware, or malware. You could end up being a victim of identity theft if you're not careful. Spend the $30 and you will have made a wise investment, especially if you use your computer daily.