Free Registry Cleaner?

Johnston7 said:

EWell I am going with the anti-registry cleaner lobby.

None for me.

Johnston

IMHO a wise decision Johnston.
Safe surfing.

Another anti-registry cleaner vote.

Here's some good material here - pro and con...Solved Do not use registry cleaners! - Vista Forums

another vote for ccleaner here
- been using it for years - never any problems
- you can re-import deleted/fixed items if you do notice any irregularities..
- it'll even do secure file deletion, if you set it up appropriately

- it's a well-tested and thoroughly reliable (free) product..

Johnston7 said:

Anyone reccomend a free registry cleaner?.

One that works and doesn't mess with your computer.

Johnston

I've used CCLEANER for 2 years and with Windows 7 no problems so far.

It's possible with any cleaner if you actually have a bad registry entry the Cleaner will clean the entry but it could be related to another function, Houston you have a problem.
Backup your Registry before using any cleaner on your system.

catilley1092 said:

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.

it stays on initializing forever, and when I minimized then maximized its window turned to all white.

For whatever reason, Windows Live Safety Scanner won't install on my 64 bit version of Win 7. It gave the error code:0x0c600c03. I googled it, and it led me right back to that program. A lot of 64 bit users are experiencing this problem. I use it every month on both of my XP laptops. And CCleaner has some excellent cleaning tools, but I don't trust my registry with it. I use it every night to clean temp internet files, because your built in disc cleaner only deletes them. CCleaner shreds them 35 times (the Guttman method). Until Windows provides me with a safe alternative, I'll leave the registry cleaners alone.

MadMatt said:

don't use registry cleaner in Ccleaner, it's a time-bomb. everything will start showing error messages gradually. in my case I'm lucky I was still be able to do a System Restore.

and guys, how about uniblue registry booster? It has GOLD MICROSOFT CERTIFICATE. I've used its registry cleaning once that has found 2000 registry errors and had it fix it all 2 days ago, not a single error YET.

I find that rather disturbing..

Ccleaner has NEVER ever caused me any problems
- and I've been using it for 5 years..!!