A register may refer to any of the following:

  1. When referring to a CPU (central processing unit) and memory, the terms internal register or register refer to the group of latches that store a single character. When referring to a registers size or the amount of bits in a register it is known as the register’s width. Instructions flow at a rate that’s as large as the register size, which is either 16, 32, or 64-bits wide.

  2. Register describes sending information to a company about yourself or product you have purchased. Registering, in many cases, allows you access to technical support by a company or receive a free product or service.

Registers can only handle data that are smaller than their bit size. For example, if a program is designed to process 64-bit instructions, a processor with a 32-bit register would not be able to run that program.

  • How to determine if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit CPU.
  1. With online services, registration is the act of creating an account with an online service. For example, before using the Computer Hope forums, you must register. Once registered with an online service, log into your account using a username and password you created during the registration and access your settings, messages, and information.

Most companies do not require online registration, but product activation for operating systems is always required.

What is a registration agreement?

Before starting the registration most online services will present you with a registration agreement. This agreement is a list of rules you must follow if you want to keep your account and use the online service. Disobeying any of the rules in the agreement could result in your account being banned or deleted.

  1. When referring to sound, a register refers to how high a note sounds. Essentially, a higher register means a higher pitch.

Online services without a registration agreement have a TOS (terms of service).

  • Registering on the Computer Hope forum.
  • Subscribing to the Computer Hope RSS feeds.
  • How to find information about computer products.
  1. When spelled as “registar,” it may be a misspelling for register (mentioned above) or a domain name registrar.

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