Stopping Program Crashes

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The first thing you will want to do is to run your Windows update. Download and install all updates. If you disabled the automatic option for some basis it is a good idea to leave it enabled, this way you stay on top of all your updates routinely. Next you will want to do general maintenance on your computer. Begin by running the cleanup program on your hard drive.

After that make sure you do not have a virus or spyware running in the background. Some spyware infections can use take over a lot of your computer’s memory, leaving little for operating the programs you want to use. You can turn off Vistas eye candy and other options that you really don’t need. You can always turn them back on later on if they do not resolve your problem. While they look pleasant they exploit a lot of memory and other resources. Go to my computer, right-click and select properties. Go to the advanced tab and under preforming settings you can select adjust for best performance.

The most common reason for program crashes is because of registry errors. Like most people you have probably tried to install older programs on Vista there were not compatible and then uninstalled them. The problem is that most uninstall programs do not do a complete job. They leave behind registry keys and entries. Over time your registry becomes full or corrupted. Improper shutdowns, viruses, spyware, and corrupt software will also harm your registry resulting in program crashes.