Registry Cleaners -Do you use any?

[tempesto]

Do you use any Registry Cleaner?

[Peter2150]

I use Regsupreme Pro. Does a pretty good clean up and has proven safe and reliable.

[the Tester]

I use System TuneUp and Advanced SystemCare for registry cleaners.

[LoneWolf]

TuneUp Utilities

[prius04]

jv16 PowerTools.

Actually, I probably should have voted for "more than 1" since I use CCleaner occasionally.

[Tarq57]

Tweak Now registry cleaner, never had a problem with it, Ccleaner, also very good, only an occasional problem.

[pegr]

TuneUp Utilities and CCleaner.

[progress]

CCleaner :)

[Dark_Hanzo]

-{ Quote: "CCleaner :)" }-

Ditto :)

[Page42]

On two machines I use a combo of three reg cleaners...

jv16 PowerTools 1.3
RegCleaner 4.3 (also by Jouni Vuorio)
CCleaner

I back up and optimize the registry with ERUNT and NTREGOPT.

I find this combination of tools to be very effective and efficient.

[TOMxEU]

I use CCleaner and AusLogics Registry Defrag. I tried many reg cleaners and I have found out, that all good and agresive cause problems and since 1-5% speed improvement is not worth problems, which can result in a few weeks, like BSOD, damaged or slowed Windows or software, I prefer only weak, but safe CCleaner.

[YeOldeStonecat]

CCleaners built in one...use it on messed up systems we're working on. Generally not something I run on a healthy running PCs.

[Arup]

Haven't' used one on a two year old XPx64 installation, face no issues or slowdowns. I don't do much installs and unistalls, only upgrades of programs installed so probably in my case, its not requisite to use a registry cleaner.

[Osaban]

I have used RegSupreme Pro for years. I have recently upgraded to jv16 Power Tools 2009, as it was offered free by Macecraft software. With Vista, cleaning old registry entries doesn't seem to have any significant impact in terms of performance as with XP.

On the other hand jv16 Power Tools has some tweaks, easily reversible, that can indeed speed up Vista, particularly in shut down time.

[funkydude]

CCleaner is as close as it gets, and as far as I care about going.

[InfinityAz]

jv16 PowerTools 2009
TuneUp Utilities 2008
SystemSuite's Registry Cleaner (Fix-It)

[RedDawn]

CCleaner and Wise.

[Ed_H]

I use JV16 PowerTools

[Boost]

CCleaner :thumb:

[raakii]

The registry cleaner i use Clean my pc.But I dont it use for registry cleaning:)

[noone_particular]

If MRU Blaster qualifies, it's the only one I'm using.

[JRViejo]

CCleaner. I like its passive nature and registry item removal backup, should something go wrong, which never has.

[Judge Dee]

Used to use Eusing, but finally decided to heed most people's warnings. Now it's the less aggressive CCleaner.

[twl845]

-{ Quote: "I use Regsupreme Pro. Does a pretty good clean up and has proven safe and reliable." }-
FYI - I checked my Regsupreme Pro for updates yesterday, and it said they are discontinuing it, and they will give you a free copy of Jv16 Powertools2009 in a download if you want it. 8)

[Bob D]

-{ Quote: "...Regsupreme Pro...they are discontinuing it, and they will give you a free copy of Jv16 Powertools2009..." }-
That's a good deal. Took advantage of it a couple weeks back.
Besides it, I also use Hoverdesk's RegSeeker.
(I find it curious each program finds different useless registry entries.)

[mercurie]

CCleaner and System Suite 4 on my old XP machine that is lent out to someone. (I also take care of their security).

[deanmartin]

CCleaner, Thats it.

[Toby75]

CCleaner
Comodo System Cleaner
Wise Registry Cleaner 4

[siberianwolf]

good ol' ccleaner all the way

[Warlockz]

I used Tune Up Utilities, then last night I got XP Repair Pro, and wow, XP Repair Pro found and cleaned all kinds of invalid and redundant reg keys + loads of other crap, and now my XP Pro SP3 runs like I just installed it, I definatly give XP Repair Pro ten thumbs up! and I recommend it to anyone who wants a software to maximize their machines performance by cleaning out all the old junk!

:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[gaslad]

I use no registry cleaners, and never will.

I strongly suggest you read this thread:
AUMHA Discussion: Should I Use a Registry Cleaner?
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=28099&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

To quote from that thread:
-{ Quote: ""Summary of Registry Cleaner Software:
Do not bother with this. It it unlikely to help, it can cause harm.
There are no end-user benefits from running registry cleaners. Unecessary entries in the registry do no harm. This should not be a regular maintenance chore. It most certainly if done should not be automated.

I hold to the singular distinction I made in the beginning: there are times that a fast registry editor with search is needed to fix a single issue under Expert hands. There is no justification for the regular use of automated registry cleaning tools; and as the results above show, they are of dubious merit as the "fix" for even one-off problems that need solving.

Bill Castner
MS-MVP, Aumha VSOP & Moderator"" }-

[jedi_m]

Hello,

I used CCleaner at work and at home and I did like it. The problem is that I screwed up both computer when cleaning the registry. At work was a big deal with the IT Manager. At home at least I had the freadom to test wathewer I want, I still like it, but I end up restoring my PC.
Should I use it again? I'm not so sure.

[Meriadoc]

I don't run a registry cleaner but do use Registry Workshop (http://www.torchsoft.com/en/rw_information.html) as a regedit replacement. I do manual deletions if I need to and RW does the rest of the maintenance such as backup, defrag and it also has other features that I use.

An interesting view, Mark's Blog, Registry Junk: A Windows Fact of Life (http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2005/10/02/registry-junk-a-windows-fact-of-life.aspx).

[raven211]

Previously used CCleaner - seems to work just fine. Nowadays it's Auslogics. Both completely free.

[InfinityAz]

Just ran across this registry cleaner comparison (http://www.macecraft.com/registry_cleaner_comparison2/) and thought some might find it interesting.

FYI - It was done by Macecraft (makers of JV16 PowerTools).

[the Tester]

-{ Quote: "Just ran across this registry cleaner comparison (http://www.macecraft.com/registry_cleaner_comparison2/) and thought some might find it interesting.

FYI - It was done by Macecraft (makers of JV16 PowerTools)." }-

Thanks for posting that link!
I haven't seen a test like that since the original developer of jv16 PowerTools did a similar test years ago.

[vizhip]

I use the later versions of CCleaner... no problems so far, but then I don't trust EVERYTHING it wants to clean... and check everything before I hit that little button...

Regards -
-Bob

[demonon]

I used to use a variety of them but my new approach is not to pollute my system.
Regular imaging and restoring is the key.

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "Just ran across this registry cleaner comparison (http://www.macecraft.com/registry_cleaner_comparison2/) and thought some might find it interesting.

FYI - It was done by Macecraft (makers of JV16 PowerTools)." }-

Why am I not surprised that the latest version of their product came out the best and perfected many areas? :wacko:

Also don't see Auslogics among those many, many programs. ??? :-\

[piobaireachd]

Ccleaner here as well.

Todd

[tipstir]

I got a couple the ones that are safe are Tune-up Utlitiies 2008 and 2009 seems smarter than 2008. It does housekeeping automatically every friday on systems except Server, which I have to use TweakPower Pack Pro on that box. But no always..

[icr]

CCleaner thats it:argh:

[progress]

-{ Quote: "There are no end-user benefits from running registry cleaners. Unecessary entries in the registry do no harm." }-

Is this true? ::)

[majoMo]

-{ Quote: "Is this true? ::)" }-
It's true like to say:

There are no end-user benefits from running file cleaners. Unecessary files in the hard drive do no harm.

It's why is quoted in the post related #31:

This should not be a regular maintenance chore. It most certainly if done should not be automated.

[progress]

Ok, they do no harm but would

-{ Quote: "Unecessary entries in the registry" }-

slow down my machine ???

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "Ok, they do no harm but would



slow down my machine ???" }-

That's kinda the reason I use a registry cleaner. I mean, I don't have any real problems, atleast not registry related that way, so problems would be fixed in some other way. I think more that if you've erronous or actually empty information that Windows reads when searching for something, it would logically take more time.

[tipstir]

-{ Quote: "That's kinda the reason I use a registry cleaner. I mean, I don't have any real problems, atleast not registry related that way, so problems would be fixed in some other way. I think more that if you've erronous or actually empty information that Windows reads when searching for something, it would logically take more time." }-

On XP you have to run them once a week or if you remove a large program. Otherwise don't need to touch it. I use the Junk remover and registry fixer/cleaner

Tune-up Utilities 2009 1-click (weekly)
Advanced System Optimizer as cluster feature. (only on large program removed)

[progress]

-{ Quote: "I think more that if you've erronous or actually empty information that Windows reads when searching for something, it would logically take more time." }-

Yes, CCleaner removed about 50 keys from the registry but my machine isn't really faster than before :doubt:

[Saint Satin Stain]

I use jv16 PowerTools, and use CCleaner only for junk files. I clean the registry only about 10 or 12 times a year.

[Ashanta]

I tried CCleaner and Eusing for long months, but I wasn't satisfied.

I use RegCure and Registry Easy, and from time to time Easycleaner.

[Gullible Jones]

CCleaner. It works, that's good enough for me.

[hany3]

winaso registry optimizer

[Dude111]

I dont really use an OFFICAL regcleaner,i use REGSEEKER (It just deletes un-needed keys (First time i used it,it removed 850 keys (I gave it a home :))))

www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm (THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS CLEANER)

[Rules]

i use winaso 4.2, Free registry cleaner 4.18, Eusing 2.5.1 in same time without any problems



VISTA X64 BUSINESS SP2
OUTPOST PRO, AVIRA PREMIUM, EDGE.

[manOFpeace]

Just signed a contract with Macecraft for jvPowerTools PlatinumVIP ;D

Free upgrades for life.

[franka]

Max Registry Cleaner - never had a problem.

[hamzah95]

Eusing free registry cleaner :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[Jack Sparrow]

Ccleaner and the old one JV 4.3.

[Creer]

-{ Quote: "I use no registry cleaners, and never will.

I strongly suggest you read this thread:
AUMHA Discussion: Should I Use a Registry Cleaner?
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=28099&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

To quote from that thread:" }-
Interesting... however MS says something else:

212626

http://help.live.com/help.aspx?mkt=en-us&project=WL_Safety&format=b1&querytype=keyword&query=RegClean

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "FYI - I checked my Regsupreme Pro for updates yesterday, and it said they are discontinuing it, and they will give you a free copy of Jv16 Powertools2009 in a download if you want it. 8)" }-

any link wer u can get it?

[tipstir]

After uninstalling programs with Revo (sometimes it can't get rid of everything) I usually run TuneUp Utilities 2009 (TuneUp 1-Click Maintenance) then I follow that by CCleaner for Registry only.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "After uninstalling programs with Revo (sometimes it can't get rid of everything) I usually run TuneUp Utilities 2009 (TuneUp 1-Click Maintenance) then I follow that by CCleaner for Registry only." }-

thats basically the same routine i use :)

[lordpake]

Jv16 PT 2009. I use it, but clean registry with maybe once in two moons. Usually done as part of larger maintenance procedure.

[SPRINTMAN]

CCleaner daily cleanup, AMUST Registry Cleaner 4.0 weekly or after sw installs/deinstalls. After trialling many it was the only one that worked but no longer available.

[SammyJack]

I used Eusing Registry cleaner for years without problems.
Now I just rely on regedit after uninstalls,and CCleaner day to day.

[gasificada]

Don't use one.

If I was going to use one? It would probably be CCleaner.

I haven't touched a registry cleaner in years; the last time I did, well, let's just say that I'm lucky I had -and took- the option of a back-up...

When I did use one, I never once found it made one iota of a difference to how my system ran.

[Creer]

OK, it looks like I was wrong. I found information that Vista and Windows 7 have another registry structure that doesn't need registry cleaning (I'm unable to find right now detailed information about it):

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaperformance/thread/c3a2778c-53a9-4759-aa38-1b7dee0d2a22?prof=required&wp=MCLBI&lcid=1033&id=254354

[Noob]

Ooops, i clicked on wrong option xD
Anyways, i use CCleaner and recently tried Comodo

[tipstir]

Ccleaner seems buggy still if you set it for start on windows and clean feature. Manually it works okay. FCleaner seems to work but the last updates I don't see it working correctly. It likes to play sound effects on load and after cleaning. I guess the author is into sound stuff. nCleaner is very powerful and you got to know what your doing with that one. That can run on schedule load with windows and clean.

Ccleaner
FCleaner
NCleaner

All are freeware..

[rolarocka]

Ccleaner and Registry Mechanic for me since many years.

[rolarocka]

-{ Quote: "Ooops, i clicked on wrong option xD
Anyways, i use CCleaner and recently tried Comodo" }-
How is Comodo? I tried it one time and it detected so much that i pressed Cancel. Wasn't brave enough to continue :)

[RedDawn]

-{ Quote: "OK, it looks like I was wrong. I found information that Vista and Windows 7 have another registry structure that doesn't need registry cleaning (I'm unable to find right now detailed information about it):
" }-

Hi Creer,

Was this similar to what you were looking for?

-{ Quote: "In Windows Vista, the Registry has been Virtualized, and hence unlike XP, does not tend to suffer from bloat. The same has been continued in Windows 7." }-

http://www.winvistaclub.com/f23.html

[Idontknow]

I seem to be the only one who uses Yamicsoft Windows 7 Manager. The registry cleaner is not too agressive, you can chose the categories to scan(Invalid Paths, Invalid Active X,...) and of course back-up the whole registry which one can restore with the same tool.
But anyway I only use a registry cleaner to quickly look up potential problematic keays and delete them manually if needed.
The bundle also contains a Junk File cleaner. Cleans up all kind of clutter, especially temp. Running this tool from time to time prevents building up clutter that may effectively slow down your system without doing any harm.
Resume: There is no need for registry cleaning on a regular basis as the clutter that may slow down the system is removed by the junk file cleaner rather than by the registry cleaner.

Of course all the above is based on my personal experience and situation.

PS I use Windows 7 Ultimate x64

[subhrobhandari]

Regseeker, Winaso and Auslogics.

[acuariano]

did anybody use reg organizer,if so post comments please.

[Rules]

-{ Quote: "I seem to be the only one who uses Yamicsoft Windows 7 Manager. The registry cleaner is not too agressive, you can chose the categories to scan(Invalid Paths, Invalid Active X,...) and of course back-up the whole registry which one can restore with the same tool.
But anyway I only use a registry cleaner to quickly look up potential problematic keays and delete them manually if needed.
The bundle also contains a Junk File cleaner. Cleans up all kind of clutter, especially temp. Running this tool from time to time prevents building up clutter that may effectively slow down your system without doing any harm.
Resume: There is no need for registry cleaning on a regular basis as the clutter that may slow down the system is removed by the junk file cleaner rather than by the registry cleaner.

Of course all the above is based on my personal experience and situation.

PS I use Windows 7 Ultimate x64" }-


+1, Yamicsoft is a excellent tools, i use it on 7 HomeBasic x64, and is a very powerfull program not intrusive like Tune up or syst mechan or aso, and he did a very good job, the registry cleaner is strong and made no mistake.

Rules

[majoMo]

-{ Quote: "I found information that Vista and Windows 7 have another registry structure that doesn't need registry cleaning" }-
-{ Quote: "Quote:
In Windows Vista, the Registry has been Virtualized, and hence unlike XP, does not tend to suffer from bloat. The same has been continued in Windows 7.
" }-


Registry virtualization is an application compatibility technology that enables registry write operations that have global impact to be redirected to per-user locations. This redirection is transparent to applications reading from or writing to the registry. It is supported starting with Windows Vista.

"Another registry structure"/"Registry virtualization" doesn't mean at all that in Vista and Seven there aren't: "orphaned or misplaced information accumulates and begins to clog your registry", "the Windows Registry can begin to contain information that's no longer valid", "and causing error messages and system crashes" (from Microsoft). If the system is used registry junks is created - like file junks.

[PC__Gamer]

i use RegCure.

[SirPeterPan]

The one built in Ccleaner and PC Tools Registry Mechanic.

[Mr.PC]

jv16 PowerTools
Ace Utilities

[YanK33]

-{ Quote: "I use System TuneUp and Advanced SystemCare for registry cleaners." }-
:thumb: ME TOO ;D

[xandros]

i dont use any registry clean , coz i use windows 7 and i use perfect uninstaller thats mean if i uninstall any program its will clean the registry automatic and remove any key in registry

[Nanobot]

The BEST "Registry Cleaner" is this tiny 89kb program

RegShot (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Registry-Tweak/Reg-Shot.shtml)

[xxJackxx]

I use the one in CCleaner and the one in jv16 PowerTools. They both seem pretty stable at the current time though I have also seen them both hose working systems in the past.

[majoMo]

- Eusing Registry Cleaner (http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm)

- MV RegClean (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Registry-Tweak/MV-RegClean.shtml)

Since I use ZSoft Uninstaller (http://www.zsoft.dk/index/software_details/4) to do a complete uninstall app.. the registry cleaners has few annoyances to clean...

[ExtremeGamerBR]

I not use Registry Cleaner. :thumbd:

[itsmej]

I use CCleaner,
itsmej

[Woodgiant]

The guys from Piriform has always, in my opinion, done a FANTASTIC job and still does it, so CCleaner is the only registry cleaner which has my full confidence. :thumb:

[poison]

-{ Quote: "The guys from Piriform has always, in my opinion, done a FANTASTIC job and still does it, so CCleaner is the only registry cleaner which has my full confidence. :thumb:" }-

same here, ccleaner is the only reg cleaner that i trust to run on friends pc's to clean them up when they have problems and i haven't once ran in to a problem with it :)

[moontan]

i tried CCleaner to clean my registry the other day and i got BSOD'd right away.

never again will i trust those things.
beside, i don't think they are needed anymore with W7.

[SweX]

-{ Quote: "i tried CCleaner to clean my registry the other day and i got BSOD'd right away.

never again will i trust those things.
beside, i don't think they are needed anymore with W7." }-

But you can use Ccleaner for more things than just cleaning the registry.

[Robin A.]

One reason to clean the Registry that has nothing to do with speed or stability is privacy. I recently ran a Registry scan (with Registry First Aid) in Windows 7 x64, and browsed some of the “errors” (more than 1000) than the cleaner found.

I found several entries than contained the full names of files and videos that I keep in TrueCrypt encrypted volumes. When I opened or played these files or videos, the paths were written in the Registry and remained there.

Now before opening these files I enable Returnil. This helps to keep the Registry clean and protects my privacy.

[Rampastein]

I've used CCleaner for 2 years. No bad (nor noticably good to be honest) effects so far on the system.

I once used a cleaner named EasyCleaner and it wiped some HP scanner installation registry keys, and I had to reinstall the scanner's drivers and software to use the scanner again. After switching to CCleaner that hasn't reoccured.

[kiwidave]

I use CCleaner & Glary Utilities daily and once a week i use Registry First Aid 7.
I have never had a BSOD or any problems ever after using reg cleaners.

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "How is Comodo? I tried it one time and it detected so much that i pressed Cancel. Wasn't brave enough to continue :)" }-
Actually, i never had any problems :)

[Cutting_Edgetech]

CCleaner, and Tuneup Utilities. I only use them to save me from some work since I like to manually clean the registry using registry editor from Tuneup Utilities.

[Cutting_Edgetech]

-{ Quote: "One reason to clean the Registry that has nothing to do with speed or stability is privacy. I recently ran a Registry scan (with Registry First Aid) in Windows 7 x64, and browsed some of the “errors” (more than 1000) than the cleaner found.

I found several entries than contained the full names of files and videos that I keep in TrueCrypt encrypted volumes. When I opened or played these files or videos, the paths were written in the Registry and remained there.

Now before opening these files I enable Returnil. This helps to keep the Registry clean and protects my privacy." }-
If you use Gabest as part of your codec package then you will probably find a lot of file names in the registry where Gabest info is stored.

[jj1two3]

I use Comodo System Cleaner. It does a good job of cleaning up. ;)

[Robin A.]

-{ Quote: "If you use Gabest as part of your codec package then you will probably find a lot of file names in the registry where Gabest info is stored." }-
Yes, it is related to Media Player Classic - Home Cinema, which is my default player, and the K-Lite codecs package.

[Bugsy48]

I used auslogic registry defrag after my initial setup. only 15 day trial.

Since then, only ccleaner and not registry cleaner.

I used often when using XP. just my opinion, but I don't think it has a significant performance effect on 7. (that is of course unless you install and uninstall zillion programs." ;-)

[ProTruckDriver]

I did use a Registry Cleaner a few years back, but do not use one anymore.:)

[Noob]

CCleaner with Latest Comodo (It's a lot better than before :D)

[c2d]

CCleaner

[J_L]

I just tried CCleaner Registry Cleaner to remove some non-existent applications showing up in File Cleaner. Turns out it was nothing, but trouble.

I had bugs like Task Scheduler's "Run with highest privileges" access denied. Luckily I made a backup.

Searched the registry myself, and did a far better job. Never touching one again.

[Hungry Man]

It's way easier (and way more effective) for me to edit the registry myself.

That said, I have CCleaner installed because I'm lazy.

[mrpink]

Yes, i currently use 3: Ccleaner, Wise and Eusing, all free and portable. I used others too in the past and never had a problem

[cozumel]

I edit the registry myself manually

[1chaoticadult]

Haven't used one since Windows XP. I have CCleaner installed but I don't use the registry section.

[NRProia]

Hello,

I use the Total Registry Revitalizer function of System Mechanic Professional.

http://www.iolo.com/

Regards,

Nathan

[Thiggy]

Been using jv16 for awhile.

[Mr.PC]

-{ Quote: "Been using jv16 for awhile." }-
Same, here.
If I trust a Registry Cleaner, then jv16 PowerTools :thumb: is the Only one!

[Keatah]

I use CCleaner for removing all the temp files and general left-behind files. I have an extensive list of custom directories I like to empty out from time to time.

I also Auslogics Registry Cleaner once in a while, but mostly after doing some uninstalls, or botched or repeated installs. If something really goes wrong then it's time to recover from a backup. If I need to find something specific in the registry I will Use RegCleaner 4.3 (jv), as a method of locating recently made entries. So this gives me an idea if I need to clean up after a sloppy un-install.

Otherwise I don't really mess with anything.

Been operating like this for years and have no issues.

[Green Giant]

I use Perfect Registry, for which an annual fee is required, but it works well.

Green Giant

[AlexC]

Ccleaner.

[ams963]

Ccleaner & wise registry cleaner........

[nikanthpromod]

i use
CCLeaner
Tuneup utilties
Ashampoo winoptimizer

my 10 years old pc running with supersonic speed:argh:

[EboO]

I've read that for win7 and vista registry cleaners aren't very necessary due to virtualisation.
But is there any interest to compact the registry ? And if yes which soft do you use ?
Thanks.

[TOMxEU]

For HDD, you can clean files and then you defragment it, that same applies to registry, you can clean it and then defragment it, but uninstalling leave quite a mess as well. I use free Quicksys RegDefrag and it reduced my registry size from ~100MB to ~60MB. When the registry is compated, system boots faster and it looks like it is a bit smoother.

[Nanobot]

-{ Quote: "I've read that for win7 and vista registry cleaners aren't very necessary due to virtualisation.
But is there any interest to compact the registry ? And if yes which soft do you use ?
Thanks." }-

jv16 PowerTools, one of the very few that does Boot time registry defrag.

[EboO]

I know that puran defrag do it too. What's about defraggler ?

[Nanobot]

IMO puran does a pretty poor job as reg defrag, Run it and then run Jv16 to see what i mean. as far i know defraggler doesn't have such an option.

[EboO]

Ok, i'm looking for a all-in-one and was hoping that defraggler could works.

[Mongol]

CCleaner also about every two weeks for a simple cleanup...:)

[ams963]

ccleaner ......after uninstalling something.......

[ichito]

"all-in-one":
Vit Registry Fix Free
Glary utilities
CCleaner ("daily")
for manual searching by keywords:
RegSeeker
for backup and optimising registry:
ERUNT GUI, PageDefrag