computer registry cleaner - PhotoCamel

Danlphot · 01-08-2009

I hear that this type of software is a good idea to keep one's computer running quickly and smoothly. Would anyone care to share their experience/advise on this?

TIA,
Dan

gumper · 01-09-2009

I would say it all depends. Are you having problems with your computer running slow? IF you don't know what your doing, you could wipe out registry keys that your system needs to run things with. Be sure to back up the registry before you do a cleaning.

Once in a while I do a general cleaning of cache files, cookies, etc. with a free utility called CCleaner. It does have a registry cleaner included and it has worked ok for me.

You can find great tips on this type of stuff in sites like Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

jfrancho · 01-09-2009

Get Registry Mechanic. If you want to go with a free one, CCleaner is pretty good.

Lyle A · 01-09-2009

I use registry first aid. It's pretty good.

E-Man · 01-09-2009

I use Registry Booster from UniBlue and find that it works very well. It cost about $20 or so and was worth that and more. You can download it for free and do a scan of your PC. On my first run (on my new work computer that was giving me grief (extremely slow response to changing directories in Windows XP explorer, slowness launching apps, slowness using apps, etc), it identified over 1700 registry errors. It will clean the first 15 problems for free. Beyond that, you need to register the product. You will then get an immediate email with the activation code.

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Danlphot · 01-09-2009

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input.

Dan

aam1234 · 01-14-2009

Does one need to be an IT expert to clean the registry by using CCleaner, for example, or an average person can do it him/her self.

Thanks

Cariboou · 01-14-2009

Or you can try this here
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williamkazak · 01-14-2009

I use PC registry cleaner. It is so easy to use that anyone can do it.

moggi1964 · 01-14-2009

I use Ace Utilities from Registry Cleaner and Disk Cleaner Utilities.

It costs but is well worth it in my experience.

AdamC · 01-25-2009

I've only ever used the Microsoft one, with good results. Do a search at microsoft.com for "regclean.exe"

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Danlphot Llama Location: Through the looking glass Posts: 508 CamelKarma: 2212 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	computer registry cleaner I hear that this type of software is a good idea to keep one's computer running quickly and smoothly. Would anyone care to share their experience/advise on this? TIA, Dan __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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gumper Vicuna Location: UT Posts: 93 CamelKarma: 79 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: computer registry cleaner I would say it all depends. Are you having problems with your computer running slow? IF you don't know what your doing, you could wipe out registry keys that your system needs to run things with. Be sure to back up the registry before you do a cleaning. Once in a while I do a general cleaning of cache files, cookies, etc. with a free utility called CCleaner. It does have a registry cleaner included and it has worked ok for me. You can find great tips on this type of stuff in sites like Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done

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Danlphot Llama Location: Through the looking glass Posts: 508 CamelKarma: 2212 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: computer registry cleaner Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input. Dan
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