Computer newbies: Looking for a good Windows Registry Cleaner
reg mech by pctools
by drbooth - 1/13/06 10:26 PM In reply to: RE: Registry Mechanic by PC Tools by caktusI have to agree with the opinion concerning rminstall as it has been an excellent program.. There are free programs that help including easycleaner by toniarts and ccleaner. To be perfectly honest, I use all three. Between the free ecleaner and ccleaner along with the registry mechanic pro (again 29.95), I end up with a very clean registry.. Ecleaner and ccleaner help with the registry a little but also really cleans up the internet trash that builds up whenever you log onto to various sites. Thirty bucks and two freebies have been a great help for my system. Have a good day.
Can using this program delete windows Regs/dlls
by dalejr8tv - 1/27/06 6:07 AM In reply to: reg mech by pctools by drboothCan using this program delete windows Regs/dlls in the repair.I have a friend who wants to know.I belive me was using the program and deleted some system regs or dlls with it.I thought maybe reformating his OS would be the way to go.But,I ask here because of your great knowage of these things.Thanks.
dlll removals
by jjob - 1/27/06 1:10 PM In reply to: Can using this program delete windows Regs/dlls by dalejr8tvthis program will not delete any os components
registry cleener the best one
by coddy1 - 1/17/06 1:04 PM In reply to: RE: Registry Mechanic by PC Tools by caktusthe best registry cleener to use for free
Windows Registry Cleaner
by skyemacm - 1/5/06 4:40 AM In reply to: Looking for a good Windows Registry Cleaner by skyemacmI appreciate the comments and information provided. It has provided me with a few more areas to check out then when the question was asked.
Thanks
If You are a complete novice in the registry...
by Anastashya - 1/6/06 2:02 AM In reply to: Windows Registry Cleaner by skyemacmTry System Mechanic [sale price right now, I think] and CCleaner[free program].
But allowing any registry cleaner complete control over your system is not a good idea without a solid backup, and that means backing up the hives, and not simply exporting the entire registry as is commonly thought. I do know System Mechanic does this, and compacts your registry as well.
Good Luck!
~Anastashya
What are computer 'hives'?
by aliensquirl - 1/6/06 11:16 AM In reply to: If You are a complete novice in the registry... by Anastashya"...and that means backing up the hives, and..."
Windows Registry Cleaner
by vvmomma - 1/6/06 8:23 AM In reply to: Windows Registry Cleaner by skyemacmI am not a whiz at computers, but I tried a program (it's only free for 30 days), but it helped tremendously. Check out System Mechanic 6. Try it for the 30 days free trial. It not only will clean up your registry, but it has numerous other functions to speed up and secure your computer. And trust me, it's pretty simple...if I can use it, I know you'll have no problems with it. It does a run right off the bat to show you any repairs that need to be done. Just click on the areas that are not in good condition. I hope this helps.
Two Good Cleanup Utilities
by kimrozell - 1/6/06 1:10 PM In reply to: Windows Registry Cleaner by skyemacmFirst I would recomend WT RegCleanerXP 1.0.1 - freeware utility for system regisry cleanup, that can increase the speed of your PC. Due to the friendly interface, use of the program will not be difficult even for inexperienced users. Download at majorgeeks.com .
Next get a copy of System Mechanic 6. Between the two all junk will be removed.
"Registry First Aid" is a must try!
by mistert - 1/6/06 1:49 AM In reply to: Looking for a good Windows Registry Cleaner by skyemacmWhen I began searching for an agressive (yet safe) reg cleaner a few years ago I tried most of the better known applications. Everyone has their favorite for one reason or another but in my opinion nothing beats Registry First Aid. It consistantly finds more obsolete entries and even after hundreds of cleanings (usually 3 or 4 times per week) I've never had a single problem.
registry cleaners
by terryfowler - 1/6/06 2:10 AM In reply to: "Registry First Aid" is a must try! by mistertReaders should beware of altering the registry, even with programs that 'do it for you'. I am fairly competent, made a backup by exporting the registry, when I had problems with removing traces of a program that I had unsuccessfully uninstalled. Then decided to import the registry backup. It said that it couldn't restore certain (undefined) entries. A system restore did fix it but don't rely on being able to export and then import the reg files (Win XP Pro). Registry cleaners do work most of the time but the first time they cause problems for you is the worst. Do a full backup before using them. Then, if using XP, set a restore point. Better be safe than sorry. Incidently computer users are featherbedded now, I could tell stories about my experiences with a computer I wrked on in 1963 but that is for another day, perhaps I will submit an article to the editor if anyone is interested.
Restore Point
by forkboy - 1/6/06 7:36 AM In reply to: registry cleaners by terryfowlerI have been testing-before-purchasing Registry Repair v1.5 from GlarySoft.com. The nice thing is they offer a full-version 30-day free trial. Everyone should do this! So far it hasn't created any issues of which I have become aware. They have also promptly answered my e-mailed questions and indicate that their product is made to clean-up lesser issues while leaving more "iffy" items alone.
Finally, I cannot agree more with terryfowler - always create a restore point before repairing/cleaning your registry. Messing with one's registry is always a dicey thing and I'm still not sold that it's even all that necessary. But if your going to do this, an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.
Registry Cleaners
by gvmack - 1/6/06 4:33 PM In reply to: Restore Point by forkboyI agree with creating a restore point. If anyonme uses Incredimail, some of the registry cleaners out there remove critical registry entrie to run Incredimail - so beware.
I use Registry Mechanic and registry cleaner
Registry First Aid" is a must try!
by aliensquirl - 1/6/06 11:19 AM In reply to: "Registry First Aid" is a must try! by mistert"When I began searching for an agressive (yet safe) reg cleaner a few years ago I tried most of the better known applications. Everyone has their favorite for one reason or another but in my opinion nothing beats Registry First Aid. It consistantly finds more obsolete entries and even after hundreds of cleanings (usually 3 or 4 times per week) I've never had a single problem.
Posted by: mistert (see profile) - 01/06/2006 1:49 AM
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I can't understand why anyone would run a registry cleaner "(usually 3 or 4 times per week)".
Reg First Aid
by wahooyahoo - 1/7/06 4:09 AM In reply to: Registry First Aid" is a must try! by aliensquirlThis was a windows download that was recommended as a good program, and I downloaded it and it ran great. They now have a newer version that lets you undo anything that it erased in error, though I doubt if you will ever need it. I had some ddl trouble and thought it was reg first aid that caused it, but found later it was something else.
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