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    Registry Programs

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Morpheus1, Sep 15, 2011.

  1. Morpheus1

    Morpheus1 Notebook Consultant

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    Are registry repair programs like pctools' registry mechanic worth it?
     
    Morpheus1, Sep 15, 2011
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  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    no.............
     
    gerryf19, Sep 15, 2011
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  3. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    oh definitely. the good folks who write them need to sell all they can.
     
    olyteddy, Sep 16, 2011
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  4. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    Nope.
    Registry cleaners don't really do anything for system performance.
    However, it is good to run Ccleaner for example and clean out old registry entries from drivers that you removed when you want to replace them with new ones (this is only done in order to avoid potential driver conflict issues).

    And I would say that Ccleaner is the only program I would entrust with my registries as I never had issues with it on any computer.
    Plus it's free... everything else has been a hit or miss.
     
    Deks, Sep 17, 2011
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  5. perrin_aybara

    perrin_aybara Notebook Consultant

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    F A L S E
    E C O N O M Y
     
    perrin_aybara, Sep 30, 2011
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  6. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    I have a registry program as part of my malware suite. It gets run with the rest of my monthly maintenance with no issue to speak of in the two years I've used it. I do however disable the disc maintenance that comes with the suite since I have PerfectDisk which does a much better job.
     
    Krane, Oct 1, 2011
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  7. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Well that is certainly a hearty endorsement there. Software that causes 'no issue to speak of' is good. Software that actually does something useful is generally considered better. What useful has this registry program done?
     
    olyteddy, Oct 1, 2011
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  8. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    You can form your own conclusions.
     
    Krane, Oct 2, 2011
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  9. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Yes, they are. I would never pay for one nor do I recommend paying for one but I do recommend using something like Ccleaner. Not everyday nor every week but perhaps after uninstalling a program. However, I only recommend Ccleaner.
     
    Steven, Oct 2, 2011
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    metril Notebook Deity

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    Only CCleaner and only if you can make an informed decision about the things CCleaner shows you. Otherwise, forget it and move on.
     
    metril, Oct 3, 2011
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  11. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Actually I can't. At least not without evidence.
     
    olyteddy, Oct 3, 2011
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