[tomtom8p]

i have the program ccleaner and i ran a registry scan. it gave me a big huge list of problems, but I'm a little hesitant to delete them because they are from programs like windows media player and other trusted applications
what should i do?

[MFDnNC]

Not use registry cleaners!

[reezin14]

Yep I would agree with MFDnNC, unless you really know what your doing don't mess with the registry.

[tacoman359]

I don't see what is wrong with using them as long as you back your registry up. I use CCleaner all the time and I've never had any problems, basically the only thing it has done is remove leftover stuff from programs.

[reezin14]

Originally Posted by tacoman359

I don't see what is wrong with using them as long as you back your registry up. I use CCleaner all the time and I've never had any problems, basically the only thing it has done is remove leftover stuff from programs.

I agree, as long as you know what you're deleting.

[blues_harp28]

Hi Registry cleaners can and often do remove a system file or two and you may find you cannot restart your system.
A backup is only of any use if you can reboot your system.

http://forums.techguy.org/windows-nt...-ccleaner.html
http://www.edbott.com/weblog/?p=643

[tomtom8p]

so what's the verdict here

[WhitPhil]

If you "know what you are doing" and understand everything that the cleaner is removing, feel free to run it.
If there is any doubt, don't remove it.

Bottom line: cleaning the registry serves little purpose.

[tacoman359]

I just completely remove everything that CCleaner finds... I can easily reinstall Windows, so I don't mind if I have to, but if that isn't the case for you then maybe you shouldn't be removing stuff from it.

Another question: Is it possible to view and edit the registry from a live Windows CD, such as ERD Commander?

[indranx]

If me, just click remove and it will ask "back-up the registery b4 remove", Click yes. and continue removing its all.
CCleaner never bring problem for me as far as i know.

[WhitPhil]

Originally Posted by indranx

If me, just click remove and it will ask "back-up the registery b4 remove", Click yes. and continue removing its all.

And, if on the next boot, your PC doesn't boot because of what was removed, how do you get to the backup?

CCleaner never bring problem for me as far as i know

And, because this can not be said for ALL users, we do not advocate their use.
As an example, see this post

[indranx]

Yea boss. You advanced so please advice me too.
I backup after click the Clean button at Registery,
it will ask want to save back-up which will delete items?
I click yes. Save at Document. N Run continue it.
Yea, some people case different from others. I understand it