Registry Cleaning Software?

[MitaDC]

Hey guys, what exactly is the point of Registry Cleaning Software? Does it just remove empty keys etc? Is it worth the money; will it improve performance?


Thanks!

Mita

[the mitch]

look for a free program like regscrubxp if you are running xp. i have used it with good results.

[elroy]

I use Reg Scrub XP also. Works fine and is free. I use it on Win2k. I've used registry cleaners for years. M$ made their own many years ago. They solve lots of problems from clearing bad keys to helping remove old software that didn't un-install properly. Probably best to back up your registry prior to using just in case but I've never had any problems.

[radio1_mike]

Cleaners remove 'empty' keys, invalid values and obsolete references in your registry. You can buy them, but there are excellent freeware ones, like the aforementioned RegScrubXP.

You can also try:

1) RegSeeker
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/regseeker.html

2) TweakNow RegCleaner
http://www.download.com/TweakNow-Reg...=dl&tag=button

[MitaDC]

Ok, great. The reason I ask is because I have a customer who was looking at getting one and I thought I knew what they did but I didn't know of any good free ones because I think he was looking to purchase one online. Thanks guys!

[Blitzkreig75]

I use CCleaner. It works well for me, and it's completely free. As a matter of fact, I install it on all custom builds I sell. A link for ya:
http://www.ccleaner.com

[electric]

i use Regseeker and happy with it

but also use Registry Editor in conjunction with Regseeker