Registry Cleaners

[Straight Shooter]

Hi.
I have gone through many registry cleaners and many reclonings.. LOL..
I am convienced that jv16 power tools is the best! I still can't swallow that because it's free!!! I also own Regvac, but I think that messed something up, and tehn I also bought Registry First Aid, which is okay, but I don't think it cleans up well..

What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
"Shooter"...

[Krusty]

Well yes, I have to agree with Straight Shooter, Jv 16 does it all when we talk about registry cleaning. System Mechanic is such a good tool too but it does so much other things like modem optimizing. All of tools might have good and bad sides. Jv 16 makes back up very pretty, and restoring can be found on the same feature; no need to go finding the backup by launching win explorer.

One more time I have to ask who knows EasyCleaner?. I have it too. When I need to disable something at start up I go launching Jv16 for sure. When I need to find temp files, EasyCleaner works the best. I do not like Jv16´s temp file cleanup, it can mess things if something goes wrong.

Thank you for the good poll

*Ari*

[Straight Shooter]

I've heard of EasyCleaner, but I think it doesn't work under XP.. I have XP Home..Correct me if I'm wrong...
Yes, the temp file tool in JV16 is a bit scary.. System Mechanic is safe, but it tends to leave a lot of crud in, too...

[sk]

I've always used and liked Regcleaner for the temp cleanup utility (do them all! lol) and also the startup and uninstall features. I know they're made by the same developer, and I never understood why the temp cleaner got so scary in JV16. I still prefer and use good old Regcleaner. In the poll, where you have 'Regclean', is that another product, or is that Regcleaner?

sk

[Straight Shooter]

Hello, SK!

Regclean is a product made by the Microsoft Development Team. It's freeware, and I tried it, but I did not care for it. It basically deletes entries without giving you any feedback. I know it used to be popular but I think that's dying out, now...

I like Regcleaner, and to be honest, I thought it was better than jv16 in some ways. The only reason I don't use it is because I am under the impression that jv16 is an updated version.. Also, I heard Jouni is no longer developing Regcleaner and he is phasing it out..

[Straight Shooter]

Hi...
I tested EasyCleaner.. I can't use it.. It doesn't delete the .back files in TDS.. It doesn't ask me whether or not it should delete the files it can't delete upon reboot.. I can't use it.. Seems good as a registry cleaner...though..

The other problem is in XP, you have to exclude "help" from the registry cleaning, otherwise you'll lose the help files from Microsoft..

[Krusty]

Straight Shooter

Ok, but Tony Arts promises EC works with all OS ?
I got one more feature installed named UltraWipe. It has one lovely option: Wild card !! I am allowed to add any ANY existing extension to be wiped, as well saved. :)

*Ari*

[sk]

{QUOTE-> quoting: Straight Shooter link=board=19;threadid=6219;start=0#41378 date=1042332800]
Hello, SK!

Regclean is a product made by the Microsoft Development Team. It's freeware, and I tried it, but I did not care for it. It basically deletes entries without giving you any feedback. I know it used to be popular but I think that's dying out, now...

I like Regcleaner, and to be honest, I thought it was better than jv16 in some ways. The only reason I don't use it is because I am under the impression that jv16 is an updated version.. Also, I heard Jouni is no longer developing Regcleaner and he is phasing it out..


<-QUOTE} I agree 100% on the Regcleaner part of your post; that's why I tried JV16, because it was supposed to be 'better' and support for Regcleaner had stopped. But I still like Regcleaner better and so I keep using it. As long as it still works, it doesn't seem like I need support, because it's not like an AV program that needs constant db updates.

And please correct me if I'm wrong on this, but if I'm not mistaken, I THINK the program you're referring to, developed originally by MS but now available from ASH is called CleanReg2. I've used that one also but stopped because I found it sometimes - by my choices - ended up hosing my system, whereas Regcleaner never did. I'll post the link to the Son of Spy site where the CleanReg program I'm talking can be d/l'd. I don't have a direct link I don't think to the site; I'm not even sure it exists any more. But if you want to you can d/l it and tell me if that's the same one you're calling Regclean.

sk

[Krusty]

ONE more thing...

Before cleaning always make a back up first. You can avoid troubles. I use for backing up just registry editor itself and windows backup feature which is different in every existing os I think.

Thank you :)
*Ari*

[Straight Shooter]

Hello, SK...

First... I agree with you on Regcleaner, the only thing that got me nervous is because I use WIN XP Home Edition.. I figured if any iimprovements are made fro this OS, then I'll find them in JV, not Regcleaner..

Check out this link and look at who makes it..

http://download.com.com/3000-2094-881470.html

The above link is from CNET.. I could not believe it myself.. but Microsoft makes it...

[Straight Shooter]

Holy Crap! I just noticed it's only for Win 95!

Time to reformat my HD!!!

[sk]

Right, Straight Shooter. "Regclean 4.1" is a little MS utility sort of thing. It's got no user input; it runs a little routine; you click: CLEAN. And it's done. But every time I'd run RegCleaner afterwards, it would always find other stuff too. Cleanreg is a program that I think was an off shoot of the 'power toys' folks, that then got produced by ASH, and now is just abandoneware. Glad we got that straight, straight shooter. :D
sk

[Uguel707]

Hi!

I use jv16 power Tools and it works fine with my computer. :) :) :)
I delete keys of uninstalled softs only. I don't venture myself any farther.When I'll be more familiar with the register, maybe I'll do more!

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SwDOAvwWXXZybKuHOfwjLBaONpr4DqHn7iK0jxGTWILyPlwDJ*5DPlKD2s14p29ZZJZU1UsEti5q*jHO70tKUSYc013*mrxXkbcW3AQppG7V2E!7D3abUQ/insolite_1940.gif?dc=4675425472513034673

[sk]

Holy Moly, would ya LOOK at her go!!!! ;D Now THAT'S some good energy there folks! Woah Nelly! That made my day!
Thanks again, U.
:D
sk

[Tassie_Devils]

I never understood why the temp cleaner got so scary in JV16.
sk

LOL. I just voted in this thread and was amazed [even though only 5 votes] that it's 100% for jv16 Power Tools.

Now, that highlighted remark by sk. YEP. I too found it a bit scary both to configure and run. First it won't "hold" my setting to MOVE to Trash Bin [Recycle, whatever, I am so used to MACS at work, I have renamed mine Trash] instead of it arbitarily removing them straight up.

It's the only one I leave to System Mechanic which I think does an excellent job, and Internet Sweeper, so both combined for Temp*/TIF

However, back on topic. I use jv16 Power Tools for Registry as it *really* finds stuff the others do miss. IMO.

System Mechanic does *occasionally* find some to remove after I have done that, but not all the time. So jv16 Primary, SysMech back-up.

[Tassie_Devils]

{QUOTE-> quoting: Uguel707 link=board=19;threadid=6219;start=0#41427 date=1042346414]
Hi!
I use jv16 power Tools and it works fine with my computer. :) :) :)
I delete keys of uninstalled softs only. I don't venture myself any farther.When I'll be more familiar with the register, maybe I'll do more! Bye Uguel
<-QUOTE}
Hi Uguel: Yes, it can be daunting, but if you carefully read each entry first, it usually will tell you/jog your memory, that what jv16 is trying to delete is of no value.

See my screen shot. I first approached it that way, and it helped until finally I got it down to zero registry entries, so now I just delete anything it finds, BUT BACK UP.

In my pic you can see that some pics I did have on desktop no longer exist, so Registry entry useless.

[sk will recognise one of them, lol]

Cheers, TAZ>

[sk]

You know Taz, you have a good eye for images! :D

[octogen]

{QUOTE-> quoting: Uguel707 link=board=19;threadid=6219;start=0#41427 date=1042346414]
Hi!

I use jv16 power Tools and it works fine with my computer. :) :) :)
I delete keys of uninstalled softs only. I don't venture myself any farther.When I'll be more familiar with the register, maybe I'll do more! Bye Uguel
<-QUOTE}

Yep! My sentiments exactly!

[Straight Shooter]

:D

Very interesting ..

Not one vote for Registry First Aid?

I used that for awhile, but I thought jv16 went in deeper...

THIS FORUM AREA SEEMS TO LOVE JV16!!!!!!

Well, the way I deal with the Temp files is I just let Tracks Eraser Pro deal with them..

But I don't want this to change to a cleaners forum..

I just Formatted and reinstalled my computer, paying close attention to what's going on..

JV16 is running great! No lockups, freezes, etc..

[Blackcat]

I am currently using RegSeeker - a freeware program, which so far has been very good. I have tried JV16, EasyCleaner and others but I am staying with this for now. Recently I could not reinstall my firewall-LookNStop- because I had not removed all the valid registry keys. I tried EasyCleaner, JV16 and one or two others but RegSeeker was the only one to find a registry key which the others did not.

Past experience with some registry cleaners have been daunting, as they have hosed my system completely. A backup program I use-WinRescue- has saved me from reformatting a number of times in these cases. Use any of these programs with care.

[Tassie_Devils]

Hi Straight Shooter:)

{QUOTE-> Not one vote for Registry First Aid? <-QUOTE}

Sorry, I have never even heard of it, lol.

{QUOTE-> Past experience with some registry cleaners have been daunting, as they have hosed my system completely. A backup program I use-WinRescue- has saved me from reformatting a number of times in these cases. Use any of these programs with care. <-QUOTE}
Yes Blackcat, that is the key, caution/backups/discretion/backups/simple first steps/and more backups :)

Cheers, TAS

[sk]

Caution once again rules the day here at the forum! :)
sk

[Straight Shooter]

I'm sorry, but I won't buy anything from www.superwin.com , the company that makes WInRescue..

They also make RegVac. That software lives up to it's name, in which I attribute it to many "hosings" of my system until I stopped using it.. It won't give you the option to exclude entries.. (Maybe now it does, but I don't think so...)
The thing that got to me about Superwin is the tactics they use.. About 3 months ago I got an email from the developer (I should have saved it)..imploring me to go to ZDNet and C/NET to put positive postings on because their was a "conspiracy" of sorts to make RegVac look bad! Is he kidding me? I looked at the ZDNet and Regvac was like 60-40.. now that I know better, I'm sure the developer was probably some of those positive posts.. I wanted to reply to him with the heading; "GROW UP!" but I didn't bother..

Instead of wasting $25 on WinRescue, I made 3 clones of my computer, at 3 different stages...

1. Bare essentials, plus jv16 and Tracks Eraser Pro

2. Everything except Av and Firewall installed...

3. Everything with Firewall and AV installed..

That way, suppose I want to change my av for good, then I recover at step 2 and then install my new av and firewall.

[Douglas]

{QUOTE-> quoting: Blackcat link=board=19;threadid=6219;start=15#41503 date=1042381999]
I am currently using RegSeeker - a freeware program, which so far has been very good... RegSeeker was the only one to find a registry key which the others did not.
<-QUOTE}

Same here.
Plus, RegSeeker is really fast.

[notageek]

I alos use RegSeeker. It's a goodd tool and never had any problems with it.

[Uguel707]

Hello Tassie_Devils, sk, Octogen!

Thank you for this fine screenshot Tassie_Devils! I think it is good for all new users to see. Yes, to back up is important. It's the first thing you should think of before deleting keys. And never do stg unless you know what you're doing. Of course, there are keys we can be sure of but if we're not sure, I would say don't !--I read many people messages in another forums complaining about the way a "reg" messed up their system b'cause they did not used it properly-- At least, we can ask sbd's sound advice!
Yes, sk I like biking and used to go fast you see! ;D
Octogen you are wise! ;)
Bye! Uguel

[jamming]

regseeker, is my choice right now also 8)

[tepi]

Although I use Registry Medic, I wish I'd known about RegSupreme before I bought it as I now find I like it much better. In contrast to RegMedic, RegSupreme has a far more intelligent and easy-to-use restore function. Also, unlike RegMedic which does just one type of run, RegSupreme offers the choice of three searches: Normal, Deep, and Extra Deep. And as software goes today it's also a remarkably cheap program.

Some details from:

http://download.com.com/3000-2086-10225989.html?tag=lst-0-1

RegSupreme 1.0
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Downloads: 2,578
Publisher: Macecraft Software
Date added: October 2, 2003
File size: 563K
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Uninstaller included?: Yes
Limitations: Time limited, 30 day trial

Publisher's Description

RegSupreme is the superior standalone, ultra fast and lightweight registry cleaner. With its brand new technology registry cleaning engine the RegSupreme represents a new generation of Windows registry cleaners. Of course, don't just believe us, try it yourself and we are sure you will be amazed by RegSupreme's speed and performance!

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Yes, it's all true. But I wouldn't use it - or any other cleaner - before first making a backup with my beloved ERUNT, a program that has saved my neck more than once.

Cheers

[Bowserman]

RegSupreme is _definately_ the best IMO (although I usually run it after RegScrubXP and Jv16 Powertools....and it always finds more useless registry keys).

Regards,
Jade.

[bigc73542]

At present I am trying regseek, So far it seems to work pretty fair at least it hasn't taken anything it shouldnt (yet) ;D

[BWMerlin]

I use a combo of, jv16 1.3, regcleaner and regseeker. I have had no problems and before and after i back up my reg with regedit and with system restore.

[GoonMan]

Regcleaner and JV16 have worked great for me. You just have to be careful and not clean out the wrong things. ;D

[hayc59]

voted jv16, its the 'one' 8)

[RJ100]

^^^^^^^^^