[da_ab]

I use it and quite safe to use .
The program comes with an attractive, easy to use interface.
Nevertheless it is not intended for complete beginners and you should feel comfortable working with the Windows registry before using it.

some user reviews
http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/Re...RegSeeker.html

http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

[JohnWill]

Originally Posted by da_ab

I use it and quite safe to use .

Everyone's entitled to have their own opinion.

[tbird6820]

I was browsing the internet and came across this free diagnostic software by www.iobit.com Advanced WindowsCare V2 personal. This seems to have pretty good ratings by cnet.
http://www.download.com/Advanced-WindowsCare-Personal/3000-2086_4-10407614.html

[WhitPhil]

Originally Posted by tbird6820

This seems to have pretty good ratings by cnet.
http://www.download.com/Advanced-WindowsCare-Personal/3000-2086_4-10407614.html
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And, as in the case of ALL registry cleaners, has the potential to affect Windows and application stability or leave you with a non bootable PC.

And, all for naught. Since a cleaner on it's own has no affect on performance.

[ianovic]

I use CCleaner.
It works for me.

[da_ab]

i use it too, speeds up my computer.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

[Stoner]

Originally Posted by da_ab

i use it too, speeds up my computer.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Did you benchmark that or just how it feels?
Did your commit charge value change?

[JohnWill]

Originally Posted by da_ab

i use it too, speeds up my computer.
http://www.ccleaner.com/

SUre, and you have all the benchmarks to document this, right?

[jfarc539]

Go to ConsumerSoftwareReviews.com and check out RegCure. Its not free but does work. A cluttered registry can slow down your computor quite a bit.
jfarc539

[WhitPhil]

Originally Posted by jfarc539

Go to ConsumerSoftwareReviews.com and check out RegCure. Its not free but does work. A cluttered registry can slow down your computor quite a bit.
jfarc539

Cluttered registries do NOT slow down your computer, contrary to what all these sites keep trying to advertise. It is mis-guided info on how the registry is actually accessed.

As for RegCure, it is high on the list of one of the absolutely worst programs to get involved with.

This is a long thread with many posters indicating the damage caused and the poor (if any) support from the manufacturer.

As is being continually stated, there are no valid reasons to be running a cleaner. On their own, they do not improve performance. I have seen no posted benchmarks, and all of the "increases" are strictly anecdotal!

[AKAJohnDoe]

That is a fact: The structure/contents of the Windows registry has virtually zero effect on run-time performance.

[JohnWill]

Post #11 here still tells the whole story.

[Stoner]

Post #12 for those that forget

[da_ab]

Whit Phil & JohnWill,

i'm no computer genius but i've been using this for years with no problem.

what many are saying about it. if you care to read it.

http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/utilities/ccleaner/reviews/
http://www.isnare.com/?aid=266800&ca...and+Technology

[jfarc539]

TRISH-HICKS....I received some interesting comments, bordering on sarcasm, but interesting so you are going to have to make an informed decision on your own. To do that go to http://www.webopedia.internet.com On the main page the menue is on the left, click on Quick Reference. Now type in Registry, then go to bottom of the page and click "Your Windows System Registry". Here it tell you what it is, how it gets screwed up, the affects that has on your computor, how to fix it yourself or with one of the third party Registry Cleaners on the market. This is not a sales site. I had a major registry problem, used an after market Registry Cleaner and now it runs like a top. To the negitive commenters, "If you have'nt tried it, don't knock it" This is my first day on this site, I am an intermediate player and I expected members to be more professional responding to another members questions or comments.
jfarc539