[khatikbbdn72]

regarding some software issues, i want to reset my registry, using some tools like REGISTRY CLEANER,
my doubt is that is it safe to go for registry reset?, and could u suggest me any safe tool regarding this?
thanx in advance 4 any1 who could help..

i have windows xp2 pro

[Blackmirror]

Well hand your pc here and let me hit it with a big hammer

probably do less damage than a reg cleaner

[khatikbbdn72]

its ironic, i have seen some guys using registry cleaner to reset its setting to default..

[Blackmirror]

Why are you still using sp2 ?

[khatikbbdn72]

coz its 1 of dose ancient time computer dat are not configured to support vista and windows 7 regarding ram.. poor man here

[Noyb]

Here's a list of recommend registry cleaners.

Notice where it says ...

Since the introduction of Windows XP, registry cleaning is no longer a crucial issue for the stability, security and performance of your system.
Don't mess around with it!

If you really want to fix your registry and computer .. A fresh install of Windows will work

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

Why are you still using sp2 ?

Before you ask me ... It's because I don't want to break my computer .. (again)
Been there .. Done that already.

[khatikbbdn72]

thanx noyb, fresh install takes alot of time, and i have only a software issue, but would dare to mess around it if fresh install is the only relevant solution.. thanx again 4 ur links and support

[khatikbbdn72]

Before you ask me ... It's because I don't want to break my computer .. (again)
Been there .. Done that already.

so blackmirror is an intimidating factor

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by khatikbbdn72

thanx noyb, fresh install takes alot of time,

Only once (the first time) .. After that, I can restore in about 15 minutes.
Requires an external HD and some Imaging software.

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by khatikbbdn72

so blackmirror is an intimidating factor

She knows what she's doing .. I was just picking on her
But I really doubt that I will update to XP SP3 .. I'll move to XP pro 64 first

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Noyb

She knows what she's doing .. I was just picking on her
But I really doubt that I will update to XP SP3 .. I'll move to XP pro 64 first

you a chicken admit it lol

[khatikbbdn72]

about external HD, isnt it possible using flash drive, otherwise i have to go 4 new HD (gonna losen my pocket)....?

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by khatikbbdn72

about external HD, isnt it possible using flash drive, otherwise i have to go 4 new HD (gonna losen my pocket)....?

Flash drive is not big enough .. takes a lot of gigs.

[Noyb]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

.. you a chicken admit it lol

According to M$ ...

Windows XP SP3 contains a small number of new updates and should not significantly change the Windows XP experience.

Notice the choice of the wording "change" ... Where I think "degrade" should be.
I can feel it slow me down and introduce instability .. So it's now a choice of the lesser of two Evils.

If Microsoft keeps this up .. I may have to take up fishing for a hobby