Registry cleaner

[bdj]

What would be considered a good, if such a thing exist, registery cleaner for Windows XP SP3?

bdj

[Taxmancometh]

I use two: Ccleaner CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

and

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner: Safely scan and repair registry problems - Spyware FREE.

That's all you will need. After you clean the registry I recommend NTREGOPT. ERUNT and NTREGOPT

[TrendyMartini]

I'm with Tax on that... CCleaner is what came to mind first.

[paul9]

Another vote for CCleaner, but in the past I have used Iolo System Mechanic, and it was a good tool. A little more expensive than I want now, as I used to have a complimentary version from a PC magazine.
System Mechanic® - Fix and Speed Up Your PC... Automatically

[PoonDoggy]

Just watch out for what you are deleting. I have used iolo and it was OK, but it did create some issues with my PC at the time. I do use CCleaner which has been good.

[Chuckiechan]

You also have the option to back up your registry. I would suggest you do it. I had something go wrong with some Apple phone software, and needed to restore the registry.

I did it again, and it was fine. Hmmm....

[nickslick74]

My vote is also for CCleaner, I've used it for years without a problem.

[bdj]

Thanks for the info.

bdj

[TrendyMartini]

Lifehacker recommended Little Registry Cleaner.. Little Registry Cleaner Dumps Your Registry Junk - you could check that out.

[nickslick74]

I've also used TweakNow, which was recommended by Rob, and it has a registry cleaner that works just fine. It also has some other handy tools beyond what CCleaner has.

[TrendyMartini]

I'd forgotten about TweakNow - I just downloaded the newest version. Nice! Thanks for that!

[nickslick74]

Welcome!