A corrupted registry can cause many issues, including blue screens of death, problems in installing or running programs, slow performance, and even computer freezing.

What causes a corrupted registry?

The Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or corrupt error message is common in all versions of Windows. It happens because of:

Virus/malware – Viruses and malware are programs designed to damage your computer and steal information from it. That’s why you need a comprehensive antivirus solution. Hardware failure – A hardware malfunction can sometimes render some components useless, which may result in serious corruption in your registry. Accidental deletion of a crucial file in the registry directory – Such deletions more often occur due to improper use of registry editor applications like Regedit by inexperienced users. Improperly uninstalling programs – The improper removal of software from your PC can leave invalid keys behind in Registry, leading to problems such as these. A good uninstaller app should do the trick. Corrupt Windows Updates – A corrupt Windows Update may cause issues with the operating system and create problems with your PC’s hardware and software settings.

What can I do if the system registry file is missing or corrupt?

1. Run the CHKDSK command 

2. Run DISM and SFC commands 

3. Repair MBR 

4. Run Startup Repair

Windows 7 users facing the system file is missing or corrupt issue can revert to Windows Last Known Good Configuration setting and see if this gets rid of the issue. If none of the above work, you might have to perform a clean Windows install and see if this gets rid of the problem. To prevent such issues in the future, the best way to ensure that your registry stays in good health is to only use programs that are intended to modify the registry.  They will make backups automatically before making any changes so that if something goes wrong, your original copy will be safe and you can revert to it easily. You should also clean your registry often to keep your system efficient. In addition, always keep your antivirus program up-to-date or opt for antiviruses with offline updates. Should you encounter a corrupt registry in Windows 10, we have a comprehensive article to that effect. Do let us know which solution fixed this issue for you in the comment section below.

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