Registry cleaner

delmoon01 · 16 Mar 2012

mcafee launched a registry cleaner just recently. if registry cleaners are reputabel like ccleaner, reginout, etc they can be used. they do not harm. i have used many and found them ok.

Dave Atkin · 16 Mar 2012

delmoon01 said:

mcafee launched a registry cleaner just recently. if registry cleaners are reputabel like ccleaner, reginout, etc they can be used. they do not harm. i have used many and found them ok.

In the wrong hands they can harm the PC. The Registry is very delicate. If you dont have a backup first then it can cause problems.

In the past some cleaners have removed the application keys for opening .exe files...

Always do a backup first.

Dave

Anak · 16 Mar 2012

The best suggestion I've heard of so far in this thread is Bumpkin's

If you use Revo you shouldn't have the need for a Reg cleaner.

kado897 · 16 Mar 2012

Anak said:

The best suggestion I've heard of so far in this thread is Bumpkin's

If you use Revo you shouldn't have the need for a Reg cleaner.

There are a few problems with Revo.

1. The free edition only handles 32bit programs even on 64bit windows.
2. If you use the default Moderate Mode Scan it sometimes leaves leftovers.
3. If you use the Advanced mode it will often suggest things that should not be removed.

But whatever you do you must look very carefully at any registry changes it suggests.

Anak · 16 Mar 2012

Thank you for the clarifications Kado!

I agree wholeheartedly with your caveat in red.

gregrocker · 16 Mar 2012

delmoon01 said:

mcafee launched a registry cleaner just recently. if registry cleaners are reputabel like ccleaner, reginout, etc they can be used. they do not harm. i have used many and found them ok.

The absolute worst crapware seen here causing problems almost every week is MucAfee. I would not use anything they make. .

You have just read every expert say not to use any Registry Cleaner except CCleaner which is possibly the most reputable app in the entire tech world.

MWRed · 16 Mar 2012

The only attempts I have ever made cleaning a registry is with ccleaner, only because it doesn't dig deep and mostly cleans up things from uninstalls. There really isn't a need for cleaning the registry anyway in Win 7. Best to steer clear of them, no matter how good they say their product is.

bjclark · 16 Mar 2012

Thanks for all the replies! I think I'll stay away from all registry cleaners.

kado897 · 16 Mar 2012

Good. It probably means you won't need our help so much.

JMH · 16 Mar 2012

bjclark said:

Thanks for all the replies! I think I'll stay away from all registry cleaners.

Wise choice too.
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