How safe is a registry cleaner?
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From: Unknown on 8 Jun 2010 14:12 Amen! "Daave" <daave(a)example.com> wrote in message news:OAB5XQzBLHA.980(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Tecknomage wrote: > >> I use (for years), and recommend registry cleaners for: >> >> - Removing entries left behind in the Registry by *poorly written* >> software uninstallers (run via link or Add/Remove Programs) >> >> - Removing Registry entries for any file that no longer exists > > You didn't answer my question the last time I asked, so here it is again: > > What specific, concrete benefits have you noticed to date by doing the > above? > > It is very rare that leftover registry entries cause *any* problems > whatsoever. Attempting to remove them is probably safe (as long as the > person doing this is knowledgeable), but one runs an unnecessary risk of > causing trouble by doing so. Therefore, since the risk of damage is higher > in running these utlities (albeit a relatively small risk, admittedly), it > is recommended to leave well enough alone. >
From: Bill in Co. on 8 Jun 2010 14:45 Tecknomage wrote: > GENERAL COMMENT ON SUBJECT > > There are Microsoft MVPs that do not like any registry cleaners. Some > rant and post foaming-at-the-mouth comments on registry cleaners. > > Microsoft MVPs are correct in their opinion that Registry Cleaners are > NOT a *necessity*. > > But most *seem* to misconstrue what registry cleaner are for. And > there ARE sites that misrepresent registry cleaners. > > > > 1) Like ANY software, do not use or download from *promotional sites* > that are NOT the *publisher* of the software. These sites are like > the old sleaze "used card salesman." The software they offer is > likely to be a demo which is dangerous to run. > > > 2) Registry cleaners should NOT be use to FIX a problem you have at > any time. > > You should NOT RUN REGISTRY CLEANERS WHEN YOU HAVE OTHER MAJOR > PROBLEMS. Especially if you suspect you have a virus or other > malware. > > Registry cleaners will not speed-up your system. > > (This is the primary reason that *promotional sites* are bad, because > the offer a registry cleaner to fix a problem you have or speed up > your system) > > > 3) Registry cleaners ARE *preventative* maintained tools, that clean > up Registry entries that MAY cause problems in the *future*. Let's see some documented proof of that specific assertion. > This is similar to running Disk Cleanup (System Tools menu), cleaning > your Temporary Internet Files, and other tools that help keep your > system in the best condition. No, it is not similar to that.
From: Bruce Chambers on 8 Jun 2010 20:46 Tecknomage wrote: > > > 3) Registry cleaners ARE *preventative* maintained tools, that clean > up Registry entries that MAY cause problems in the *future*. > Citation? Please provided documented reports of repeatable experiments from independent laboratories that verify this. Otherwise, you're no better than the fool who wear's a tin foil hat to keep aliens away, and when told that there are no aliens around, says "See?" -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
From: Daave on 8 Jun 2010 21:40 Bruce Chambers wrote: > Tecknomage wrote: >> >> >> 3) Registry cleaners ARE *preventative* maintained tools, that clean >> up Registry entries that MAY cause problems in the *future*. >> > > > Citation? Please provided documented reports of repeatable > experiments from independent laboratories that verify this. > > Otherwise, you're no better than the fool who wear's a tin foil hat to > keep aliens away, and when told that there are no aliens around, says > "See?" LOL Good metaphor!
From: Twayne on 14 Jun 2010 11:32
In news:edarYilBLHA.1972(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl, Unknown <unknown(a)unknown.kom> typed: > PSS You want ten times the problems you now have? If yes, > follow Twaynes advice. Ignorance is truly bliss for some; esp those with insufficient brain cells to know reality. That's why your credibility is zero. > "Unknown" <unknown(a)unknown.kom> wrote in message > news:eYk7pnkBLHA.3608(a)TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> No such thing a a 'good' registry cleaner. Best bet is to >> avoid them completely. >> "Gabriel Knight" <FakeEmail(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message >> news:9w6Pn.1616$Ls1.416(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au... >>> Hi all, Im having problems with internet explorer 7, Ive >>> used my norton to do a registry clean but it dosnt get as >>> many detectable errors in the registry as some online >>> programs do. One program said my system had about 400 >>> errors, but it was a demo program and was unable to clean >>> the entries. Is this safe to use these programs as >>> anything that changes the registry cant be all that good >>> or am I wrong? Is there any realy good cleaners that are >>> full programs for free on the web? Thanks all >>> GK |