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    Registry cleaner for "idiots"

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aigle, Mar 6, 2006.

  1. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any registry cleaner for "idiots" that can be used safely, better to be free as well.
     
    aigle, Mar 6, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    CCleaner is one of my favorites since it does clean out your system and does registery cleaner.

    There is also Regscrub which is pretty easy and simple to use.

    Both are free and user friendly.
     
    Amber, Mar 6, 2006
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    Same here! :D
     
    qohelet, Mar 6, 2006
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    4W4K3 Notebook Evangelist

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    CCleaner ftw!!! Didn't know it was so popular. I love it, gets rid of what you wnt and keeps what you select. Perfect little app.
     
    4W4K3, Mar 6, 2006
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use the one that comes as part of "TuneUp Utillities 2006" ... paid
    It groups the keys and so makes it easier to figure which can be deleted blindly and which need further inspection. Plus the bundle contains some nice tools one of which is registry defrager
     
    qwester, Mar 6, 2006
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    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Whoa thanks for the tip guys~!

    I downloaded CCleaner and heck it's great~! I like how it gives you the option of deleting bootup programs. SWEEEEEET~!

    Southerngirl getting a rep power point from me~!

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Mar 7, 2006
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  7. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    I have used Ccleaner in the past, I think I will try now TuneUp Utilities also.

    Ah, just remenbered, I heard somewhere in the forum, CCleaner is now bundled with yahoo toolbar. If so, it,s bad.
     
    aigle, Mar 7, 2006
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  8. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    aigle,
    They give you the option of installing the toolbar if you want. Just make sure to read before you click. ;)
    Tim
     
    Tim, Mar 7, 2006
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  9. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. I read it somewhere before. I will take care.
     
    aigle, Mar 17, 2006
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    Ccleaner is good.

    I also like Regseeker which doesn't have to be installed to work and can run from a USB if you want to easily tune-up other computers. It also comes with some tweaks for adjusting XP too.
     
    warlord, Mar 17, 2006
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  11. Amber

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    Another one that Chaz told me about and I use it now, is A1click Ultra PC Cleaner. You can find a trial version here: http://www.superwin.com/index.htm

    Its not just for cleaning registry though. It cleans out your whole system and gets rid of alot of junk that accumlates over time.

    SG
     
    Amber, Mar 17, 2006
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