5 steps to picking the right registry repair tools 

Repairing the registry of any PC (particularly Windows or Windows Vista registrys) can be hellishly complicated and indeed expensive when you try and tackle this notorious problem manually by yourself. Most people are wise enough to pick a registry repair software that takes care of this ugly mess in the background, whilst you get on with something infinately more exciting.

But even picking the right registry repair tool can prove troublesome. If you pick a dud, you'll be screwing with your registry further, and potentially causing more complications in the future (let alone wasting your time, money and hair...)

So, to avoid the stress, strain and wasted money, here are the 5 top tips to ensure you pick a registry repair software that will get the job properly the first time round...

1. Does the registry repair tool provide backup & restore and a complete repair analysis?

One thing is for sure, when trying to repair the registry even a peice of software need a safety net. This is because the registry is so delicate, the slightest ruffle of its' feathers could land your computer in deep poop. So much so, you could find yourself with a PC that refused to reboot for ever. Not good.

Therefore, a backup and restore facility built into the registry repair tool will avoid any serious damage in the unlikely event that your registry decides to play hardball with the registry repair software.

Finally, after your registy repair software has scanned your PC, you'll want to make sure the registry repair software gives you a "job well done report". The real term is analysis, but that's borderline geek :-)

This will allow you to manage corrupt files if you're interested, plus if anything else, it will give you peice of mind that this tool is earning it's wage.

2. Free trial

Of course, most, if not all, registry repair tools will come with a free trial. This is not to trick you into thinking it's free, but to prove to you that it can do what it says it can. This is simply a risk free way of making sure that your registry repair tool is not just a memory hogging pile of junk with a nice box cover.

3. Support

It's rare that you'll need support for your own registry repair tool, but heck, you can bet your bottom dollar that the moment support is not offered, is the exact same moment that your registry repair tool decides to go kamikaze on your hard drive...make sure there's support available after you've purchased.

4. Guarantee

Much the same as support, all good registry repair tools should carry a solid, 100% money back guarantee for at least 30 days or so. If they don't, there's probably an ugly reason behind it...such as their product being as useful as dry dog poo.

5.  Review and compare

Most savvy consumers are likely to look for a review of the best possible registry repair tools on the market. Make sure you use such reviews to see which product trumps over the rest.

Side by side comparisons and a quick summary of each product should be enough to tell if the product is worth your money or not. Plus, this will help you pick the right registry repair tool that's right for you.