Comments for Why do different registry cleaners give different results?

Comment from mark on 2011-05-13

2011-05-13T22:07:40Z

I've been using "Easy Clean" & "Reg Supreme" for years (winxp pro sp3) without any issues whatsoever.
They are quick, easy & simple (small footprint).
I run EC first and then RS to get what isn't picked up.
-RS also has the option to defrag/compress the registry without issue-
I'll trust my experience over any supposed expert opinion any day...

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Comment from nick on 2011-04-23

2011-04-24T04:12:09Z

I use ccleaner. Its reliable and good.

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Comment from cputman on 2011-04-19

2011-04-20T04:52:42Z

Having tried several registry cleaners to deal with a sluggish Windows XP fraught with problems, from suites to simple ones, I've had disasterous results from some and pleasant surprises from others.

CCleaner came by recommendation from PC World and CNET which gave it some credibility. It did little, if any, damage and seemed to clean up temporary and deleted files more efficiently than the built-in Windows disk cleanup. It backsup at your "ok" before each registry cleanup. Recently they have added a "Wipe Free Space" feature to the cleanup function that I used the last time I reformated the hard drive and anytime I have installed or uninstalled numerous programs. It significently improved the performance of the computer and gives noticeable results any time I run it. Unfortunately, it takes quite a bit of time to wipe the free space because the unused disk space is quite large on this computer. It is donation-ware, but I think it is an excellent utility for use with Windows.

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Comment from George Burrell on 2011-04-19

2011-04-19T22:22:12Z

I have been using "eusing free registry cleaner" for some years. I have also used their registry defragger. I have had no problems with it. Anyone else have a view on this one please>

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Comment from William Strandwitz on 2011-04-19

2011-04-19T12:56:27Z

What about the use of registry defraggers?

In my opinion I don't see much value.

19-Apr-2011

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Comment from wr.michelle on 2010-07-13

2010-07-13T09:44:55Z

you can try this one:
www.registryfix123.com

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Comment from Lynn Beeler on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T17:37:46Z

I use RegSeeker (a free program) for my registry cleaner. In the several years that I have used Regseeker, it has never caused me any problems, and I have a high confidence level when using RegSeeker. It also has a back up feature that I feel is very important for any registry cleaner. That said I have Widows XP, SP2, for my OS and I install and uninstall a lot of software like utilities, upgrades, new versions and PC games. Many uninstall programs do not fully uninstall their product from the registry. A registry cleaner is a good way to see what is left over from uninstalls and remove the left overs from the registry. My goal is to keep the registry as small as possible as one factor in many for a faster running PC.

I also use and like CCleaner, but mostly just to remove internet and temp files.

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Comment from M.F.Y Badat on 2008-04-19

2008-04-19T07:47:49Z

I USE REGISTRY ALL THE TIME..MY QUESTON IS 'IF THEY WERE NOT NECESSARY THEN WHY ARE THEY PRESENT" I DID A WINDOWS UPDTAE RECENTLY...AND AFTER THE UPDATE THE MACHINE KEPT REBOOTING ... ITHEN RAN CCLEANER AND THE REGISTRY FIX AND IT WAS OK...YES U DO GET DIFFERENT RESULTS..BUT HEY THEY WORK FOR ME..I'M NO ROCKET SCIENTIST

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Comment from David Hawkins on 2008-04-18

2008-04-19T06:37:17Z

On the recommendation of a friend I used CCleaner which seemed to find quite a lot to remove and after the first time I used it my PC worked fine. The second time I used it, using the same settings it must have got more agressive and the next time I tried to boot up I got nothing and had to seek help to reinstall (Thank goodness for a backup on an external hard drive.
I was told the probable reason was that CCleaner got a bit too enthusiastic and took something out of the registry which it should not have. So you can guess where that particular program got sent.

Dave

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Comment from Nitesh on 2008-04-17

2008-04-17T10:24:52Z

Hmmm...i think you are correct in saying that Reg Cleaners are not "Typically" required, but in my opinion, there are cases when a "gud' and reliable Reg Cleaner is required....to atleast clean some malware entries....

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