What is a good, reliable registry cleaner?

[jblue21]

I've got a computer repair shop, looking for the latest and greatest for registry cleaners, etc. I used to use EasyCleaner for a long time, but haven't seen a vista/win7 version. Open to ideas. Thanks!

 

[Tews]

With Windows 7 it is best not to mess with registry cleaners...but if you really feel the need, use CCcleaner

 

[osholt]

I've got a computer repair shop, looking for the latest and greatest for registry cleaners, etc. I used to use EasyCleaner for a long time, but haven't seen a vista/win7 version. Open to ideas. Thanks!

CCleaner is good and widely recommended through out this forum.

CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

It's made by Piriform who make some really useful free software, most of which is very useful in solving problems on this forum (from putting in your system specs via UserCP all the way up to data recovery).

Oli

 

[CarlTR6]

With Windows 7 it is best not to mess with registry cleaners...but if you really feel the need, use CCcleaner

I echo what Tews said. Win 7 does not need a registry cleaner. It handles the the registry differently than XP or Vista. Win 7 manages the registry quite efficiently.

 

[Thorsen]

Also as we have seen issues here with Registry Cleaners, backup your Registry before doing anything and make a restore point Just In Case

 

[Bill2]

With Windows 7 it is best not to mess with registry cleaners...but if you really feel the need, use CCcleaner

I echo what Tews said. Win 7 does not need a registry cleaner. It handles the the registry differently than XP or Vista. Win 7 manages the registry quite efficiently.

Win7 does not normally need a Registry Cleaner. But every once in a while one comes across apps with poor uninstallers that leave behind entries after the apps themselves have been uninstalled. So you might get a popup at boot "so and so not found..." or something similar. I find it convenient to use a registry cleaner in such a situation.

Having said that, use a good uninstaller app like Revo. That'll mostly obviate the need for a registry cleaner and lessen the likelihood of any system damage by the Registry Cleaner.

 

[CarlTR6]

With Windows 7 it is best not to mess with registry cleaners...but if you really feel the need, use CCcleaner

I echo what Tews said. Win 7 does not need a registry cleaner. It handles the the registry differently than XP or Vista. Win 7 manages the registry quite efficiently.

Win7 does not normally need a Registry Cleaner. But every once in a while one comes across apps with poor uninstallers that leave behind entries after the apps themselves have been uninstalled. So you might get a popup at boot "so and so not found..." or something similar. I find it convenient to use a registry cleaner in such a situation.

Having said that, use a good uninstaller app like Revo. That'll mostly obviate the need for a registry cleaner and lessen the likelihood of any system damage by the Registry Cleaner.

Good, solid advice.

 

[pparks1]

Here is a link to a discussion we were having earlier this week on this exact topic.

http://www.sevenforums.com/performa...gistry-cleaner-suites-windows-7-ultimate.html

 

[JamesR404]

I'd give my vote to Tune Up utilities.

 

[gregrocker]

I have put CCleaner and the Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers on several hundred installs over 10 years and never had an issue.

For years I would back up the Registry cleanup items when using CCleaner but never had the need to roll any back so don't even bother any more because as best I can tell it doesn't make mistakes.

These 3 tools along with editing msconfig>startup to the bone help keep all of my installs clean as a whistle, perfectly ordered and lightning fast.

 

[Jonathan_King]

I'd give my vote to Tune Up utilities.

I've seen that program cause way too many BSODs to back you up there.

 

[Mellon Head]

I'd give my vote to Tune Up utilities.

I've seen that program cause way too many BSODs to back you up there.

Agreed. It trashed my last Vista system so bad I had to buy Win 7 to cheer myself up.

I now have a "no tune up" policy.

 

[kodi]

CCleaner has a proven track record.
I have used it for years and have had no problems with it

 

[CarlTR6]

I'd give my vote to Tune Up utilities.

I've seen that program cause way too many BSODs to back you up there.

Agreed. It trashed my last Vista system so bad I had to buy Win 7 to cheer myself up.

I now have a "no tune up" policy.

You are wise.

 

[profdlp]

...use a good uninstaller app like Revo. That'll mostly obviate the need for a registry cleaner and lessen the likelihood of any system damage by the Registry Cleaner.

Absolutely. Much better for targeting specific registry keys than the shotgun approach taken by your standard registry cleaner.

 

[kucing13]

seven works better by default. you don't need 3rd party unless the situation demand you too which is rarely

 

[viruzth]

CCleaner has a proven track record.
I have used it for years and have had no problems with it

Yup! Agree with your statement.

Using CCleaner (portable version) for both XP x86 and Seven x64. Running so far so good.

 

[A Guy]

I have a few registry cleaners that I have found safe for MY system, but that said, many of the registry cleaners are far too aggressive, and WILL bork your system if you don't know what it is they want to remove. The only registry cleaner I recommend universally is CCleaner. It may not be as thorough, but it is the only program I know of that has caused no problems for anyone I know or have run across.

Using a good uninstaller program (I use Your Uninstaller myself) such as Revo Uninstaller will remove most of the leftover registry entries. CCleaner for the "safest" registry cleaner. A Guy

P.S. ERUNT and NTREGOPT both work fine with Windows 7 if you set a scheduled task for ERUNT, or use this batch file:

http://web.ncf.ca/pat/pdqlib/erunt.html

Description of ERUNT

When the Windows registry gets corrupted, it can mess up your entire system. Emergency Recovery Utility NT--but you can call it ERUNT--lets you back up your registry. With ERUNT's restore folders, you can restore your NT-based system to its full glory. And if your PC's sorry state has reduced you to a mess, too, don't worry; ERUNT doesn't have any complicated settings. You can set ERUNT to automatically backup and restore the folders, too.

 

[Jonathan_King]

I have a few registry cleaners that I have found safe for MY system, but that said, many of the registry cleaners are far too aggressive, and WILL bork your system if you don't know what it is they want to remove. The only registry cleaner I recommend universally is CCleaner. It may not be as thorough, but it is the only program I know of that has caused no problems for anyone I know or have run across.

Using a good uninstaller program (I use Your Uninstaller myself) such as Revo Uninstaller will remove most of the leftover registry entries. CCleaner for the "safest" registry cleaner. A Guy

P.S. ERUNT and NTREGOPT both work fine with Windows 7 if you set a scheduled task for ERUNT, or use this batch file:

PDQ Library: Backup/restore Windows 7 registry using ERUNT

Description of ERUNT

When the Windows registry gets corrupted, it can mess up your entire system. Emergency Recovery Utility NT--but you can call it ERUNT--lets you back up your registry. With ERUNT's restore folders, you can restore your NT-based system to its full glory. And if your PC's sorry state has reduced you to a mess, too, don't worry; ERUNT doesn't have any complicated settings. You can set ERUNT to automatically backup and restore the folders, too.

Have you ever seen the registry get corrupted and bring down a system, other than malware? Neither have I.

The only time I see registry related problems is when someone has run a registry cleaner or optimizer on it.

 

[kucing13]

nah... no matter how complicated technology is,you still need manpower to operate
.System break down when the person itself operate the reg tool :sarc: