Good registry cleaners?

[Tbag]

What is the best registry cleaner to get to fix prolems and is easy to use?

I used to use Norton Systemworks one button checkup alot until it stopped working one day and I found out how much memory Norton takes so I havent used anything since.

any reccomendations?

[CBC]

Regseeker works rather well & is freeware

[ahhaa]

This came up recently in another thread...
A couple of the 'free' Reg cleaners try to scare you into upgrading to a paid version.

Some that were recommended were Abexo, Eusing, and Crap Cleaner (really!:]); Google or search here for that back thread.

[daamon]

I use Registry Mechanic.

Here's an independent review at www.download.com

[Soopafresh]

Download and use Rdilly BEFORE you run any registry cleaner. 1 Click reg backup and restore.


http://www.joejoesoft.com/vcms/124/

[daamon]

Download and use Rdilly BEFORE you run any registry cleaner. 1 Click reg backup and restore.

A good point - back up your registry before cleaning it!!!

Registry Mechanic offers that option before each use. Naturally, it also has a restore function too. Look for this in any others you try out or end up choosing.

[MJA]

I think ccleaner got the registry cleaning option

[CBC]

RegSeeker also allows backup function. Compared it to CC & RegMech, & it seems to find more junk to fix...All are good apps.

[jtoolman2000]

RegSupreme Pro consistently finds more errors and invalid entries than anything else I've ever used. Also backs up before repair /clean is performed after the initial scan.

[slacker]

It doesn't matter which registry cleaner you are taking about, the more aggressive the settings, the more likely the software will clean away something it shouldn't. To be foolproof and precise, you really need to study the registry intimately.

[Bjs]

slacker ... true ... but that's why you need a backup in the first place ... if the end result is a screw up , you can atleast return the system back to previous state ... and try again ... there is no need to study the registry ... simple seach with google using key value will help most understand what a registery item and event dose ... from here ... they can make a valid choice as to keep or remove the item .

Run regedit ... locate folder item containing key / value ... copy key name ... and google search it will show result's ... it's then a little digging as not all result's are acurate ... some people have no idea what they are talking about online these day's ...

[Alex_ander]

I'm happy with jv16 Power Tools.

[hech54]

I use an older version of Registry Mechanic. CCleaner is also very handy to have in your arsenal as well.

[Tbag]

I got Registry Mechanic but im afraid of clicking the repair button.
I took a screenshot of the results can anyone that has this let me know what not to tamper with.

I didnt know how to post a direct image so heres a link of the results of the scan

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/6005/screenhunter002no5.jpg

[daamon]

I got Registry Mechanic but im afraid of clicking the repair button.
I took a screenshot of the results can anyone that has this let me know what not to tamper with.

There should be a way of seeing exactly what the entries are for each category that are identified as needing fixing. Find out how to view those, then...

Review:
Custom Controls (2) - Not sure what they are. Take a look and post details if need be
Shared DLL's (2) - Probably left over from uninstalling software
Deep Scan (154) - Probably mostly moved or deleted files

Fix:
Add/Remove Programs (25) - Programs that have probably been deleted
Temp Files/Shortcuts (423) - Exactly that. Junk - get rid of it
File Extensions (1) - Exactly that. Probably unassigned / no longer required

I didnt know how to post a direct image so heres a link of the results of the scan

https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=271697

[Tbag]

it does show what the entries are but it means nothing to me, will it be unsafe to just repair the lot

[daamon]

Without reading through all 700ish entries, the only way is to back up the registry, repair and see how it goes.

If you're really worried, have the right software and a spare hard-drive - back up the entire drive with the Operating System on (invariably the C: drive).

[hech54]

it does show what the entries are but it means nothing to me, will it be unsafe to just repair the lot

It creates a snapshot of the registry before it repairs anyway.

[bertmartin]

I found Registry Mechanic too envasive for me. It kept deleting some passwords and changing settings. I got rid of Norton a long time ago. I just discovered Wise Registry Cleaner and it works for me. Its free with no nags so far. No guarantees however since I just started using it. www.wisecleaner.com
Bert

[oldandinthe way]

I've had a nasty intermittant startup problem, which I suspected was the results of a failed install of Norton Save/Restore. Uninstalled the partial restore at the failure and deleted files.

Downloaded regseeker used its registry search feature and found 22 reg entries associated with Norton Save/Restore. Deleted them with regseeker and so far the problem has not occurred. Other reg cleaners never noted the entries which referred to non-existant files.

[Tbag]

thanks for all your input, I might just hit repair all knowing that I can undo it if something goes wrong

[Capmaster]

thanks for all your input, I might just hit repair all knowing that I can undo it if something goes wrong

The registry cleaner apps usually won't screw up anything. It's normally quite safe to let them do their thing. And like you said, you always have system restore if you need it

On the other hand, you can do some real damage with an app like Hijack This! if you aren't positive about what you're removing But again, with system restore all you've lost is 5 minutes if things don't work.

[dphirschler]

I'm happy with jv16 Power Tools.

JvPowertools is for me too. It works great. I've never had the need for anything else.


Darryl