microsoft Regclean

What files can I delete using Regedit?

I've used Spybot S&D to clean up my machine. I have also been using Regedit via the run command to search for unwanted files which I then delete.

If Spybot S&D removes a file, then the same file is found again, is it safe to remove it manually using regedit? How do I know what files I can safely delete?

Example files: Winkfed, Winkydn, Winkxcx, Winknbz, Winkgri, Winkozu.

 

Re:What files can I delete using Regedit?

Hi John,

Maybe it is a good idea to follow these guidelines and post your HijackThis-log there:
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=15913

 

Thanks. I knew I'd get a little reprimand, but I'm pretty computer illiterate and couldn't find the exact info that I needed. I basically had to just throw up my hands and post somewhere.

 

Hi John,

No, no, it was in no way intended as a reprimand.
Most certainly not, please be assured of that !!!

Best regards, Jan.

 

My reliance on a registry cleaner (JV16) has dropped considerably as I became convinced that the risks often outweigh the benefts. What really tipped the scale was when I learned to use TotalUninstall.

I stil run JV16 from time to time, and will try regseeker and a couple of other free ones recommended here, but I still feel like I'm playing with fire sometimes.

 

Re:What files can I delete using Regedit?

I would feel much better if you would download and run this tool:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.klez.removal.tool.html

Regards,

Pieter