Re: Fixing up the window's registry

I tried programs for quite a while so that my registry was full of rests of install keys that were not properly uninstalled.
I bought a Advanced Registry Cleaner from www.Systweak.com and it resulted in a visible speeding of the start. It never killed anything what it should not have done.

Today I use the free CCleaner which does not find every useless reg entry but it never did any bad reg cleaning. I prefer a "softer" that a "hard" one that mixes my pc up.

Of course you should only use a reg cleaner that allows to backup the registry before it starts its cleaning.

So, don't buy but try a freeware that is well recommended.

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes
unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and
freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your
online activities such as your Internet history.

Changes in version 2.07.575:

* Firefox 3.0 support added.
* Fixed bug where figures were missing for KB/MB sizes.
* Fixed bug where some IE cookies were being missed.
* Improved scan time accuracy.
* Internal memory management improvements.
* Registry settings moved to HKCU\Software\Piriform\CCleaner.
* Fixed bug where CC could get locked in System Tray.
* Renamed MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger.
* Added MS Office Picture Manager to applications.
* Fixed uninstaller tool bug on 64-bit OS.
* Minor GUI improvements.
* Minor bug fixes.

Download:
<http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds>

Cheers
ft

Grand_Poobah wrote:
I would strongly advise against buying either of them. Registry cleaners are definitely NOT for the beginner. They may present information that, to you, sounds logical, but can really mess up a system. There are much better ways to speed up a system but, not knowing what "very slow" actually means. Can you give us some examples of what you mean?

GP

--->
Hi I have windows Xp installed on my PC. I had a very slow system and decided to do a fresh install. Two days later I am stuck in the same situation.... When googling the performance of machine it was suggested that I purchase either a program called "reg cure" or "pc mechanic". Both sites guarentee to fix the windows registry (which I know Jack about) and boost the sytem performance and and and. problem is... I don't know which program to buy firstly, and second is this the solution to sorting out my windows issue. Any advise or suggestions
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Unable to open registry key
    ... The REG export looks OK. ... Windows XP Shell/User ... Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ... OEMs usually customize the Start Menu links (especially the Help and Support ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Unable to open registry key
    ... The REG export looks OK. ... Windows XP Shell/User ... Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ... OEMs usually customize the Start Menu links (especially the Help and Support ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Code 39 overexaggeration
    ... Here's the data from my registry using Windows XP SP2 machine. ... imperative that you backup your registry before adding this .reg file to ... Name the file and add the .reg extension at the end of the file name ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Problem: Change Advanced File Open Setting - %1?
    ... Save the results as a REG file and double click it to import it into the Registry. ... MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart ... Now when I post a .csv on the desktop and double-click the file, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Re: Do older REGCLEAN programs work with Windows XP?
    ... Hi Sam - In my experience all of these Reg cleaners, even the best, are ... previous Registry) IF you're FAT32 OR have a DOS startup disk with NTFS ... They seemed to work great with> Windows 98SE. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Loading