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    Registry Booster2 scan results...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hiker, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    ... shows over 800 errors? Is this possible? I use Pitstop Optimizer and CCleaner and come up clean.

    Most are missing typelibs or invalid path from deleting programs and a few empty keys

    Of course to clean it up only cost $29.00. Is it worth it?
     
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  2. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    I think it depends on how easily you could save your files, and reinstall operating system?

    Idk, i use Glary Utilities (free, recommended by msn.com), and it seems to be fixing my registry problems when/if i have them
     
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I'd second that. Most paid-for cleanup programs are only good at cleaning out your wallet. What reason would they want to tell you that you have a clean computer? That would mean they couldn't sell you their software. Similar to those "Your computer is broadcasting an IP address!" scam ads.
     
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    We have spyware and malware--most programs that claim to clean the registry should be labeled "scamware"

    Never heard of Registry Booster, but these programs are pretty useless and sometimes do more harm than good.
     
    gerryf19, Nov 28, 2007
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    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I wouldn't spend the money, but can't really say whether the program is actually worth 30 bucks or not. If CCleaner says your machine is OK, it probably is, at least, I wouldn't worry about it.

    FWIW: I like RegSeeker, another freebie. Also, there are posters here who think, basically, that you should just leave the Registry alone.
     
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  6. Hiker

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    Well, I deleted Registry Booster2, which I found on Bleeping computer, checking a start up program, and used Windows Live Onecare and cleaned 322 invalid entries. At least it created a restore point in case of problems
     
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    I know, I'm guilty of too much tweaking. It's what I get for hanging around places like NBR!
     
    Hiker, Nov 28, 2007
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