Registry Clean Up Tools?

Dorset Bob · 14th July 2013, 20:53

I have used some in the past but can't remember which ones I used.
Can anyone recommend a good one?

My computer has had some programmes removed and others installed and is running like a pig,

Thanks

spyder · 14th July 2013, 20:56

CClceaner. Free one works, but the paid one is better. I first used it to remove antivirus software. There may be better ones out there but this does the job.

HarryM1BYT · 14th July 2013, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyder

CClceaner. Free one works, but the paid one is better. I first used it to remove antivirus software. There may be better ones out there but this does the job.

Rather daunting, but the best way to remove left over entries from removed software, is to use Regedit, then run a search for keys which match the name of the software you have removed - it will list them all, what you do then is remove them after making certain they are only relevant to that software.

RegCrawler does the above much quicker, but I'm not sure whether it is/was free.

I agree though, CC is very very good.

Thomas · 14th July 2013, 21:34

Moved to technology forum

Heddy · 14th July 2013, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

I have used some in the past but can't remember which ones I used.
Can anyone recommend a good one?

My computer has had some programmes removed and others installed and is running like a pig,

Thanks

Hi, are you running McAffee? can cause probs, AVG free is good.

Cockaa · 14th July 2013, 21:37

As mentioned above, the paid for version of CCleaner is a very useful tool for registry issues, you can come unstuck with Regedit if your unsure what you are doing.

NigelOBB · 14th July 2013, 22:09

The free version of CC Cleaner is just as good as the paid its really good.. I've used it for years.. You will be amazed at the rubbish it removes it also has a registry fixer as part of the package .. http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Here's a link to Piriform's site 😜

tareim · 14th July 2013, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

I have used some in the past but can't remember which ones I used.
Can anyone recommend a good one?

My computer has had some programmes removed and others installed and is running like a pig,

Thanks

using a registry cleaner will have minimal effect on speeding up the computer, see the following links for more info

http://lifehacker.com/5033518/debunk...tweaking-myths
http://lifehacker.com/5482701/whats-...hats-the-point

Cockaa · 14th July 2013, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by tareim

using a registry cleaner will have minimal effect on speeding up the computer, see the following links for more info

http://lifehacker.com/5033518/debunk...tweaking-myths
http://lifehacker.com/5482701/whats-...hats-the-point

Well i've always used them & had great results from them, faster response, startup & so on.

Sprinter · 14th July 2013, 22:21

another one for CC but I also use this

Very useful one click feature and never caused any problems.

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Cockaa Posted a thing or two Avant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: East Midlands Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 101 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	As mentioned above, the paid for version of CCleaner is a very useful tool for registry issues, you can come unstuck with Regedit if your unsure what you are doing. __________________ Membership No: 1080

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