Registry Mechanic will safely clean and repair Windows registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks. Problems with the Windows registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. By regularly cleaning and fixing your registry, your system should not only be more stable but it will also help Windows and your software run faster. It uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry. These problems can occur for many reasons including being left-behind after the un-installation or incorrect removal of software, by missing or corrupt hardware drivers, or orphaned startup programs.