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(Solved) Windows registry repair pro

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  • Started 1 year ago by misdaroc
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misdaroc
misdaroc
Posts: 90

jus curious if any one else uses this? a friend recommended it to me.is it the same as cc cleaner and the others i read about on this site? if so,how does it compare?

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thegeek
The Geek
Posts: 1887

There's no reason to use that, CCleaner should be all you need.

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5573

Yes. CCleaner is probably the safest. I also have total confidence in RegSeeker, and, if you want to pay, Registry Mechanic.

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misdaroc
misdaroc
Posts: 90

well ,it's already on the laptop i bought from my friend. that is why i posted these questions.

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raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 5223

misdaroc,

If it's already on the machine, then use it and don't try to Un-install it.

Un-installing the propram will just leave many more "dead entires" in the registry which would have to be removed manually with another program.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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In that case, I would un-install it. And put on something that has a track record.

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raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 5223

@LH,
(ALL) Registry Cleaners, track record or no track record, leave (miss) bad registry entries believe The Sage. If one runs a "track Record" Registry Cleaner, I'll bet you a bottle of your favorite wine I can find at least +300 bad registry entries after the "track record" cleaner shows none.
"Bad" meaning not needed, orphaned, references to missing not needed files, CLSIDs that point to know where, etc.

There is a good reason for this.

NO company or individual wants to code a product that is so aggressive in cleaning that it could make a huge mistake using automation.

The First Rule Of Registry Cleaning is "DO NO HARM" so that means be very Conservative in the cleaning process.
If an entry is doubtful, do nothing.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :) :)

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5573

Rick. Nothing is perfect. I advise, as I know.

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misdaroc
misdaroc
Posts: 90

my friend said it works great,thats why he didn't remove it.you guys are not helping me at all.so far one says keep it and one says no.lol i just wanted to know how it compares to the others cuz i never read anything about it on this site or others.i guess i'll keep using it.thanx for the replies.

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raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 5223

@LH,

Yes I understand.
Was just discussing the reasoning why some cleaners appear better than others. That's all.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

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raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 5223

misdaroc,

May be this will help ALL out.

Nothing says you can't have more than one Registry Cleaner on your system.

As matter of fact, I use (4) plus have manual programs for cleaning.

I would advise that you keep and use the one you have PLUS do as Lighthouse Advises and use another also.

Does this solution fit your needs ??

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

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misdaroc
misdaroc
Posts: 90

ya you guys always help.thanx for your time.

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raphoenix
raphoenix
Posts: 5223

@Scott & LH,

I think this one could be called (Solved).

misdaroc appears to be happy with the answer.

Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)

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deejoe
Posts: 17

Hi, Wherever I run a Scan of my PC, it shuts down and reboots again automatically. I think there is something wrong with my Registry. Is there any way to fix this? THANKS

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LH
LH
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deejoe. Hello, and welcome to HTG. Please could you post your problem in a "New Topic". This one is 7 months old and will be closed. Thankyou.

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deejoe
Posts: 17

Thank you, will post in New Topic

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