winreg.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The winreg.exe file is the main component of the WinREG software. WinREG is a Windows-based utility which is designed for entering pieces of information from church registers regarding baptisms, marriages, and burials. This program is developed by Thomas Horton for the FreeREG project and is intended to assist transcribers in properly and quickly preparing their records which they would in turn submit to the FreeREG project. In addition, WinREG also presents a modern platform which advanced users can improve and enhance over time. A downloadable version of WinREG is available at http://freereg.rootsweb.com/winreg/index.htm.

The file winreg.exe is commonly found in c:/Program Files/Winreg/. With regard to memory usage, the winreg.exe process requires around 600 kb worth of RAM resources. The file winreg.exe is not related to any hardware and it is not a Windows system process. It is nonetheless a critical component of the WinREG program and thus the winreg.exe file should not be deleted unless the user is certain that it is the cause of certain problems in his computer. Furthermore, the winreg.exe process can run on stand-alone computers and it does not require Internet access.

Moving on, to optimize the use of the program housing the winreg.exe file, the user has to select the options and configure the settings of the said software in order for it to work well with his computer. He can do this by accessing the main application window of WinREG and viewing the settings and options through its menus. As a means of freeing up some memory, the winreg.exe process can be unloaded from the system if the user is presently not recording certain information for church registers.

Finally, the user has to make sure that the winreg.exe file in his computer is a valid one and that it is safe from being infected and corrupted by harmful applications. To do this, he can check if the winreg.exe file is located in the correct folder which he specified during its installation. Second, he should always keep his antivirus and antispyware running and frequently updated.

Author: Thomas Horton.

Author URL: http:// freereg.rootsweb.com/winreg/index.htm

Part Of: WinREG

Memory Usage: Low, the winreg.exe file uses around 600 kb of RAM resources.

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