While it can be great fun working on a PC, it can also be quite a pain to suffer through all the various types of errors that can occur from time to time. Most of these are common EXE errors, while DLL errors in DLL files like vpmsece4.dll, mfc80u.dll, and owssupp.dll may also occur quite often.  It is frustrating to think about the amount of time, energy, money, and mental peace one has to expend on these persistent nagging errors.

While there is no permanent fix for computer problems, there are a few things you can do to steer clear of most application errors, and more importantly, stop them from recurring.

• Registry cleanup – The registry is a master database that stores all the configuration information related to all your hardware and software. So varied and complex are its functions that one could write a book on it and still not have said all he wanted to. The reason that we many times forget about the registry is because of the fact that it works in the background and is seldom seen intervening on the screen. Yet, it remains the most important component of your Windows system.
  
  As the registry grows old, lots of old and broken references are left behind. This unchecked growth of the registry slows it down and may cause various errors. Therefore, it is vital that you invest in a professional-quality registry cleaner, which will scan, fix, and optimize your registry in just a few mouse clicks.

• Defragmentation – Even the hard disk needs to be taken care of on a regular basis. You might be surprised to hear this, but many system crashes are linked to defects in the hard drive.
  
  After much writing and erasing of data, the hard drive can become what is termed as fragmented. In other words, there appear to be gaps between data blocks, which can make it harder to retrieve information on time. To avoid this performance lag, you should run the built-in Disk Defragmenter utility which scans your hard disk, checks how much compaction can be improved, and defrags your hard drive(s).

• Software management – Computers also become slow if you don’t keep a tab on what you install. Do not go about installing and trying every new software that is released, unless you have a very good reason to do so. For instance, if you install two anti-virus tools, you don’t get double the security, instead increase your chances of a system crash. Also, it muddles the registry too much. On the same lines, remove whatever software you no longer use or have never used. Too many programs on a system also puts a strain on resources, and who knows, one of those unused programs might be a malware in disguise.

Performing routine Windows PC maintenance activities is no big deal, and you can easily perform such activities on your own in little time. There is no need to spend money on maintenance visits to technical experts. Rather, spend that money on buying good-quality software that will improve your system’s security and performance.