XP Registry cleaning tools

**bikeboy** · 31-07-08, 11:26 AM

I'm looking for some tools that will "clean up" an XP registry. I have no inclination or need to jump in and do things manually, so I'm after some software solutions to help me get rid of some (inevitable) crud I've accumulated over the past year or so.

I've tried RegCure, and it seemed to do a good job, but repeated scans failed to remove the last 2 "Empty Registry Item"s

I'm not sure I trust any of the online offers I've come across - unless some one has any recommendations?

Oh, I'm a 'swinging' mac-guy-so be gentle please-hence my reluctance to get 'hands-on'

cheers
ian

**best4less** · 31-07-08, 11:30 AM

I use registry mechanic you can't get any simpler than that

**PunX0r** · 31-07-08, 11:33 AM

ccleaner is awesome!

**bikeboy** · 31-07-08, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by best4less

I use registry mechanic you can't get any simpler than that

sounds good to me.

thanks guys, I'll give them a try

cheers
ian

**ssrattus** · 31-07-08, 12:05 PM

Registry Mechanic v 8.0.0.900

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**bikeboy** · 31-07-08, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssrattus

Registry Mechanic v 8.0.0.900

cool, thanks. I'll just uninstall v 7

this place rocks

ian

**kevs** · 31-07-08, 01:06 PM

Be careful with that program it can upset some software by running it, not saying dont use it, just do a back up first just in case.

**ssrattus** · 31-07-08, 02:46 PM

I always set the create system restore point in RM... but haven't had a need to use it with years of use of RM.

**Jaz808** · 31-07-08, 03:37 PM

PcOnPoint or Reg Mechanic, i dont like Crap Cleaner (CCleaner)

**coalminer** · 31-07-08, 09:53 PM

i use ...Regscrubxp

**rob916** · 31-07-08, 10:26 PM

And NEVER exit out of the program until it has finished.

**TNA** · 01-08-08, 07:42 AM

registry mechanic is a great program

**oceanboy** · 01-08-08, 10:06 AM

Yeah, a lot of people claim CCleaner... personally i have used it many times and don't think much at all of it. It removes the stuff you need and leaves the crap half the time.

**skozzy** · 11-09-08, 10:27 PM

I use PC Pitstop, My Step Dad had it as a part of a virus checker package he bought and never knew he had it, wasn't until I had to reinstall his system I saw it in the email showing his serial number, so I installed it on my computer and it done registry, filesystem, internet and anything else that can make your computer pick up speed.

**coalminer** · 12-09-08, 10:23 PM

i use ....Regscrubxp

**DND** · 13-09-08, 10:58 PM

Regcure is good

**tristen** · 14-09-08, 07:59 PM

I've tried a number of different registry tools but I have found Registry Mechanic to be the best.

**forbirun** · 18-09-08, 01:54 AM

I second DND with Regcure being my number one reg cleaner. Will always recommend it as the best I've used! Never had problems with it and it doesn't chew up resources.

31-07-08, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
bikeboy Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 19 Spent time on board: 8:50:03	XP Registry cleaning tools I'm looking for some tools that will "clean up" an XP registry. I have no inclination or need to jump in and do things manually, so I'm after some software solutions to help me get rid of some (inevitable) crud I've accumulated over the past year or so. I've tried RegCure, and it seemed to do a good job, but repeated scans failed to remove the last 2 "Empty Registry Item"s I'm not sure I trust any of the online offers I've come across - unless some one has any recommendations? Oh, I'm a 'swinging' mac-guy-so be gentle please-hence my reluctance to get 'hands-on' cheers ian

31-07-08, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
best4less I'am Not a Bloody Joke iTrader: (8) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,514 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 3 Weeks, 2 Days and 0:11:50	I use registry mechanic you can't get any simpler than that __________________ Please wipe your feet before walking all over me

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rob916 Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 536 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 6 Days and 11:20:52	And NEVER exit out of the program until it has finished. __________________ Vista SUCKS

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TNA Cross The Line iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The iMPACT Zone Posts: 269 Spent time on board: 18:23:15	registry mechanic is a great program __________________ "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles - The First Ever TNA Triple Crown Champion

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PunX0r Premium Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tha Gong Posts: 249 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 2 Days and 23:29:39	ccleaner is awesome!

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ssrattus Super Moderator iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,202 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 5 Days and 5:04:18	Registry Mechanic v 8.0.0.900 RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

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kevs Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 150 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 4 Days and 1:46:33	Be careful with that program it can upset some software by running it, not saying dont use it, just do a back up first just in case.

31-07-08, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ssrattus Super Moderator iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,202 Spent time on board: 3 Weeks, 5 Days and 5:04:18	I always set the create system restore point in RM... but haven't had a need to use it with years of use of RM.

31-07-08, 03:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jaz808 Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hell Posts: 261 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 18:25:05	PcOnPoint or Reg Mechanic, i dont like Crap Cleaner (CCleaner)

31-07-08, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
coalminer Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 Spent time on board: 10:50:54	i use ...Regscrubxp

01-08-08, 10:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
oceanboy Senior Member iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,009 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 1 Day and 4:29:36	Yeah, a lot of people claim CCleaner... personally i have used it many times and don't think much at all of it. It removes the stuff you need and leaves the crap half the time.

11-09-08, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
skozzy Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 60 Spent time on board: 12:52:03	I use PC Pitstop, My Step Dad had it as a part of a virus checker package he bought and never knew he had it, wasn't until I had to reinstall his system I saw it in the email showing his serial number, so I installed it on my computer and it done registry, filesystem, internet and anything else that can make your computer pick up speed.

12-09-08, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
coalminer Junior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 Spent time on board: 10:50:54	i use ....Regscrubxp

13-09-08, 10:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
DND Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 350 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 14:59:37	Regcure is good

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14-09-08, 07:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
tristen Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 21:33:14	I've tried a number of different registry tools but I have found Registry Mechanic to be the best.

18-09-08, 01:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
forbirun Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 56	I second DND with Regcure being my number one reg cleaner. Will always recommend it as the best I've used! Never had problems with it and it doesn't chew up resources.

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