Registry Cleaner for Windows XP???

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2010
    I use Regcure
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited June 2010
    Exactly what I expected. You don't need 98% of that crap. Don't be afraid to uncheck all of it and see what happens. You can always go back in and re-enable all of it if you want to..

    I've unchecked all that stuff on many computers without a problem. The only problem it may cause is some feature or program you are used to won't load on start. Then you can go back in and try to figure out what thing to check to re-enable it. Or just start it on your own after you start.

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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Okay Chris! I just had a heart attack. I ran msconfig and went to the startup tab and most of what was checked I didn't recognize. Not knowing WTH I'm looking at I just left it alone.:eek::eek::eek:

    Ding. That's your problem. Do what he said and report back. I predict you'll be blown away.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited June 2010
    The easiest thing to do with startup: Anything you don't recognize, Google it real quick. If it's not something you know you need, uncheck it. You'll usually find that a quick search can tell you enough to discount the vast majority of the crap in startup.

    In fact, you'd be surprised at all the crap system manufacturers load systems with that you just don't need, even with Windows 7.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Okay guys thanks for the further advice on msconfig. I'll do as you suggest.

    Just to let you all know, I tried the CCleaner. I downloaded, installed and ran it. It found over 1200 errors not just in the registry but the whole PC which doesn't surprise me. The thing is, when I clicked on fix/clean it would only fix 25 errors then told me I would have to purchase to the full program to complete the actions. Free, doesn't mean free anymore!:eek:;)
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,166
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    ... It's a shame people don't know John well here. He gets a bad rap.
    Nah, Joe! You like John because he's a tad feisty on occasion (just like yourself, you ol' wascally wadical!). People either appreciate him, or they don't, and if they don't ... well ... they can stuff it where the sun don't shine.
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited June 2010
    That's weird. I haven't ever had CCleaner give that message and I have had hundreds of registry errors after deleting a bunch of unused files and programs. Check out this link http://forums.techarena.in/guides-tutorials/480183.htm I have done this on the computers that I use and a few friends computers that have complained of things running slowly. I typically will run a few virus and spyware scanners, followed by general cleanup through CCleaner and finally I follow the steps listed in the link above. This can get most computers a pretty significant boost in speed compared to what it was.

    I am not a computer expert by any means, but this has been a great combination for me for bogged down computers.

    Good luck bro!
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,166
    edited June 2010
    wz2p7j wrote: »
    Go to start - run and type in "msconfig"

    Go to the "startup" tab and uncheck EVERYTHING you don't recognize. In fact you can even "disable all" if you want to.

    Then restart the computer and see if it runs any faster.

    Chris
    Yeah ... I knew this command already, but didn't really think it would help me much, since it never has done in the past ... Here's what I got: 34 startup processes. Quite a few of them I recognize as part of bluetooth management, wireless card management, sound card management, fingerprint reader, Quicktime, Java, Anti-Virus, Adobe Acrobat.

    I'll do an internet search later for the others (bit too tedious to do now), but the fact is that when newly installed, it doesn't take this long to start up, and I'd still bet most of these are already there at that point.

    Joe: make sure you navigate to the "startup" tab under msconfig, or you'll be looking at a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with startup procedures.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,166
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    ... Just to let you all know, I tried the CCleaner. I downloaded, installed and ran it. It found over 1200 errors not just in the registry but the whole PC which doesn't surprise me. The thing is, when I clicked on fix/clean it would only fix 25 errors then told me I would have to purchase to the full program to complete the actions. Free, doesn't mean free anymore!:eek:;)
    That's weird! I never got that message at all. Have you been using bad language again in the public arena that has gotten you into trouble? I had an opportunity to make a donation before downloading, which I will do BTW, if I keep using it (even if it's just a couple of dolla's), but no prompt to pay before removing anything ... should that in and of itself be a red flag, I'm wondering, like a phishing scam, or something (you'd have to give up credit card details to pay)?
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited June 2010
    Kex wrote: »
    Yeah ... I knew this command already, but didn't really think it would help me much, since it never has done in the past ... Here's what I got: 34 startup processes. Quite a few of them I recognize as part of bluetooth management, wireless card management, sound card management, fingerprint reader, Quicktime, Java, Anti-Virus, Adobe Acrobat.

    I'll do an internet search later for the others (bit too tedious to do now), but the fact is that when newly installed, it doesn't take this long to start up, and I'd still bet most of these are already there at that point.

    Joe: make sure you navigate to the "startup" tab under msconfig, or you'll be looking at a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with startup procedures.

    Turn all of 'em off, I dare ya! :D:D Just because you recognize them, do you really need them at start up? Plus certain bad things often get implanted on your computer under the guise of things you "recognize."

    I'm an advocate of turning every darn one of them off and then selectively turning back on only the stuff you need.

    Chris
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    edbert wrote: »
    That's weird. I haven't ever had CCleaner give that message and I have had hundreds of registry errors after deleting a bunch of unused files and programs. Check out this link http://forums.techarena.in/guides-tutorials/480183.htm I have done this on the computers that I use and a few friends computers that have complained of things running slowly. I typically will run a few virus and spyware scanners, followed by general cleanup through CCleaner and finally I follow the steps listed in the link above. This can get most computers a pretty significant boost in speed compared to what it was.

    I am not a computer expert by any means, but this has been a great combination for me for bogged down computers.

    Good luck bro!

    Perhaps I didn't download the CCleaner program but another that was displayed. I'll give it another shot.
    Kex wrote: »
    Yeah ... I knew this command already, but didn't really think it would help me much, since it never has done in the past ... Here's what I got: 34 startup processes. Quite a few of them I recognize as part of bluetooth management, wireless card management, sound card management, fingerprint reader, Quicktime, Java, Anti-Virus, Adobe Acrobat.

    I'll do an internet search later for the others (bit too tedious to do now), but the fact is that when newly installed, it doesn't take this long to start up, and I'd still bet most of these are already there at that point.

    Joe: make sure you navigate to the "startup" tab under msconfig, or you'll be looking at a bunch of stuff that has nothing to do with startup procedures.

    Thanks Bro. I knew that. Ya see I remember just enough from my IT days to be dangerous that being said, I know this fact about myself and also know what to stay away from and the registry is a BIG ONE that I stay away from.
    Kex wrote: »
    That's weird! I never got that message at all. Have you been using bad language again in the public arena that has gotten you into trouble? I had an opportunity to make a donation before downloading, which I will do BTW, if I keep using it (even if it's just a couple of dolla's), but no prompt to pay before removing anything ... should that in and of itself be a red flag, I'm wondering, like a phishing scam, or something (you'd have to give up credit card details to pay)?

    The more I read here the more I'm realizing that I must have downloaded the wrong program. If it is free then it is totally free! Like I said I'm going to give it another shot.
    wz2p7j wrote: »
    Turn all of 'em off, I dare ya! :D:D Just because you recognize them, do you really need them at start up? Plus certain bad things often get implanted on your computer under the guise of things you "recognize."

    I'm an advocate of turning every darn one of them off and then selectively turning back on only the stuff you need.

    Chris

    I'm not going to uncheck them all but I will go back in and go through the method kuntesensei recommended and google what I'm not sure of.

    Once again I want to thank all you guys for your help and patience.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    DUH!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


    When I was on the CCleaner site the first time I clicked the BIG GREEN DOWNLOAD button which if I would have taken my time to notice was under a product ad. Yes I can be a big dope!!!!

    This time I click on the little, tiny green links under the paypal contribution links. It worked. Cleaned up my registry plus I'm look at the other utilities to see how many other things can be deleted.

    Just running disk defrag, deinstalling programs I don't use in the "control panel," getting rid of programs that I don't want in the startup menu and a few other tricks that I know of, the speed of this PC has increased and is running a lot better. However there are still a load of errors that need to be addressed (I believe) that I think John will be able to help me with.

    All in all, I'm happy with the results thus far.

    Thanks a million you guys and thank you John for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk me through some of the garbage I need to get rid.

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