Free Registry Cleaner?
- Thread starter Johnston7
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Hello Johnston, welcome to SevenForums.
I couldn't really recommend a specific Registry Cleaner as I do not use them. They seem to cause more trouble then good for me.
May I ask why you need one? They do not really help 'that much' unless you are trying to fix an issue thats registry related.
I couldn't really recommend a specific Registry Cleaner as I do not use them. They seem to cause more trouble then good for me.
May I ask why you need one? They do not really help 'that much' unless you are trying to fix an issue thats registry related.
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reghakr
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Simply do a Google search, you'll find hundreds, but make sure they;re Windows 7 compatible.
I personally cannot recommend any registry cleaner unless it says it's compatible with Windows7.
If been using Registry Mechanic and have had no problems at all, but you have to purchase it.
The registry is a dangerous place to mess around with, do I;d look up some reviews also,
BTW.........reghakr=registry hacker.
I personally cannot recommend any registry cleaner unless it says it's compatible with Windows7.
If been using Registry Mechanic and have had no problems at all, but you have to purchase it.
The registry is a dangerous place to mess around with, do I;d look up some reviews also,
BTW.........reghakr=registry hacker.
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Dark Nova,
I have an explorer window appearing when I boot up and have tried all sorts to stop it with no luck. Someone said to try a registry cleaner, but having dabbled in the past I find they all appear as free, then hit you with a charge. And they seem to mess with the computer.
I have an explorer window appearing when I boot up and have tried all sorts to stop it with no luck. Someone said to try a registry cleaner, but having dabbled in the past I find they all appear as free, then hit you with a charge. And they seem to mess with the computer.
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Interesting issue. I don't think a registry cleaner would fix that, but thats my opinion, have no facts to back it up.
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reghakr
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CCleaner is an excellent program
to see why the window is popping up, go to Start > Run, and type msconfig. Uncheck all entries except for your anti virus software, spyware detector, and personal firewall if you have one,'
Now restart
BTW, have you done a complete virus scan?
to see why the window is popping up, go to Start > Run, and type msconfig. Uncheck all entries except for your anti virus software, spyware detector, and personal firewall if you have one,'
Now restart
BTW, have you done a complete virus scan?
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A safe alternative would be to download Windows Live Safety Scanner (it is free) and run it. It will show all registry errors (usually uninstalled programs and Active X controls). It also scans for viruses. It is safe. But in order to use it to it's fullest, choose complete scan. It will take awhile, but will be worth it. You can even use your PC or laptop while scanning. As for all these other "free" or even paid registry cleaners, it is best to avoid them. Some of them will show hundreds of problems to repair just to get your money. A lot of these programs are garbage, and may place spyware or adware on your system. The choice that I gave you at first is your best option, and it also creates a restore point. I run it on a monthly basis and have had no problems.
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reghakr
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Can you download Windows Live Safety Scanner as a standalone or does it come as part of a bundled package?
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- Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
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reghakr
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Thank you,
appreciate it.
appreciate it.
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- NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT 512 MB memory HDMI out
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- Acer V223W 22" widescreen DVI
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- 1680x1050
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Unless you are well versed in registry entries and what they do,then it is best to avoid any registry cleaner.As previously stated they can do much more harm than good.
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Hi Johnston,
I agree with DarkNovaGamer's comments.
IMHO -
A guide for the average computer user for NOT using a registry cleaner follows -
1.Windows is a closed source system, developers of registry cleaners are not working on definitive information, but rather empirical knowledge. Automatic cleaners will usually have to do some guesswork.
2. Modifying registry keys incorrectly can cause Windows instability, or make Windows unbootable.
3. No registry cleaner is completely safe and the potential is ever present to cause more problems than they claim to fix.
THEREFORE
4. If you do not have knowledge of the registry, then you would probably be better off leaving it alone, and definitely not placing blind trust in a program to do the job for you.
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I would recommend not using a registry cleaner as others have said in this thread. They mostly cause more damage than good.
I just had to do a complete reinstall the other day of my 7 because one caused my system to not boot
I just had to do a complete reinstall the other day of my 7 because one caused my system to not boot
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Many thanks to all of you.
I have took on board all your advice and have installed the Windows Live Safety Scanner which seems to have speeded up my daughters laptop and my PC, but wont install on my Laptop properly.
Getting an error code 0x0C600C03.
I have took on board all your advice and have installed the Windows Live Safety Scanner which seems to have speeded up my daughters laptop and my PC, but wont install on my Laptop properly.
Getting an error code 0x0C600C03.
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