Registry Cleaners, Optimizers and Uninstallers

[CarlTR6]

I don't suggest you use optimizer, I have used a few before and usually after some time, the system was affected.
You can 'Run' the following command
cleanmgr /sageset:99 (then select all you want to clean)
cleanmgr /SAGERUN:99 (it will delete what you choose)

It's a powerful tool of Windows, and won't affect your system any all.

Good post and good information.

Another good Defragger is Defraggler by the developers of Ccleaner (Piriform).

Yes, it is a good program.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

There's this tutorial at the link below for those that haven't seen it.


How to Use Extended Disk Cleanup in Windows 7

 

[winsupertweaker]

Programs like Revo Uninstaller and CCleaner DO work. Just saying.

Yes, I agree. Revo and CCleaner are nice additions to anyone's Windows OS. However, when the Registry cleaner is used, a person should still be vigilant about what to "fix". All in all I give the registry cleaner a "thumbs up". It's not as powerful as the pay-for cleaners and therefore does not rip the registry to shreds. None the less---if one uses it, they should be certain they have created a "System Restore" before doing so either through the program or through System Protection.

 

[CarlTR6]

Excellent advice, niceget.

 

[JonM33]

Don't waste your time with registry cleaners or defrag programs. They are unnecessary in Windows 7. If you want faster, add more RAM or get a separate DX9 card with 128MB RAM, which is around $20-25 in most cases. It's well worth it to have Aero.

 

[Misfortune]

What about defragmenting the registry? When I used XP, there was a small program called NTREGOPT that I used.

 

[richc46]

Win 7 is not XP, no reg cleaners or any other kind are needed.

 

[CarlTR6]

In a nutshell, [FONT=&quot]Registry defragger programs are a myth, too. They might trim the registry size by 8-12MB; but will not improve operating system performance. In fact, your programs’ performance will decrease.

Win 7 is nothing like XP. You can forget all you learned about tweaking XP; it will not work for Win 7.

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[MelenG]

I Love Crap Cleaner

I use c cleaner for years now and I'm very happy with it. Even happier that they now have a product upgrade to accommodate Windows 7.

Though many people are still skeptic about registry cleaner software I still prefer to have them. Using a valid registry utility program should be able to prove these people wrong. I used to have problems with my computer but once I use my cleaner application my computer's spend dramatically changes so I don't see any reason why shouldn't I use it with my Windows 7. Even if they say that it is already a complete package I still believe that employing a third party registry cleaner will do more good otherwise these product provider would have ceased developing a Windows 7 compatible version of their applications.

 

[CarlTR6]

I have seen folks post here with problems because they blindly followed Ccleaner and messed up their registries,. Registry cleaners should only be used by folks who are experienced with what should be in the registry and what should not. If you are in the category, that is good. I use Ccleaner, too, but I rarely use the registry portion. Windows 7 manages the registry very well. There are some very solid reasons not to use a registry cleaner on Win 7 - unless you are truly versed in the registry. Win 7 is nothing like XP.

 

[JonM33]

I use c cleaner for years now and I'm very happy with it. Even happier that they now have a product upgrade to accommodate Windows 7.

Though many people are still skeptic about registry cleaner software I still prefer to have them. Using a valid registry utility program should be able to prove these people wrong. I used to have problems with my computer but once I use my cleaner application my computer's spend dramatically changes so I don't see any reason why shouldn't I use it with my Windows 7. Even if they say that it is already a complete package I still believe that employing a third party registry cleaner will do more good otherwise these product provider would have ceased developing a Windows 7 compatible version of their applications.

If you knew what the registry was and why invalid/old keys do nothing if software isn't pointing to them then you would know that a registry cleaner actually doesn't do anything positive for your OS.

Here, read this: http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=643

 

[CarlTR6]

Also read this post for a more thorough explanation:

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/97301-windows-registry-errors.html#post840250

 

[winsupertweaker]

As Carl as has said. In absolute certainty, there is no need for other programs to maintain Windows 7. Old habits will fade from Windows 98 and XP. You came here for expert advise, you are receiving it. Old apps are like addictions. For instance: (index.dat files) You may think you are deleting index.dat files to keep yourself safe from the "so-called" snooping digital eyes of M$ or from filling up your hard drive. Not so. You HDD is huge and those index.dat files were never deleted in the old days---yet people still believe they slow down their systems. Nope, they are there to help--all the mystery and mystique about index.dat files was baloney. I know, I got spooked years ago too when I read the hype about M$ using index.dat files to spy on us....it's laughable now---but we all have to learn by exploring the truth and finding a place like "sevenforums" to find gurus and experts to have faith in. Listening to your neighbor or family member who throws out speculations to you based on lack of experience or hear-say, well----that's just not going to help you with your solid facts and ability to communicate solid help for other Windows users.

Bottom line: Nothing is what it use to be with Windows 7. When Windows 8 is released and we are interacting with "The Cloud", that will really change your habits---all of our habits...

By the way. Soon all mechanical hard drives will be replaced by solid-state, and those will not need any maintance at all. So get use to letting the Operatying System take care of itself. If you want CCleaner or Revo....yes they are "handy"....necessary? Nope.

 

[Vertex]

I can't easily explain why, but more and more threads are being made about registry cleaners. Like what the others have said, use them only if you are experienced with handling them or if you know what you are doing.

I personally use registry cleaners but I always reserve a restore point and a backup and I also manually check which to remove. And in the past, I have seen the consequences that have taught me a few lessons.

If you are looking for the pros and cons of registry cleaners, all you can do is type that on Google and you would get tons of related results, or if you are here, just click the search button instead of making another thread here on something that had been discussed a thousand times on this forum.