-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Registry Mechanic and similar programs
- From: "ML" <my2punkin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:49:00 -0800
I downloaded and ran what this Advanced Windows thing ran it I did that
before with two programs that told me NO you don't need it and I deleted and
neither one of thse programs would work again until I installed. So this
makes me VERRRRRRRRRY leary of such programs. This one came up with 1101
invalid entries. That many makes me wonder what the program is following
since I use other programs that are similar. YIKES????
----- Original Message -----
From: "don101" <don101@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Registry Mechanic and similar programs
I installed the Advanced WindowsCare Personal Edition suggested by Big Marc.
What I like best about it is it prompts you to have it create a restore
point before it does anything.
I ran it and told it to do everything it found. I'll let you know how it
works out.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "GMan" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 1:27 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Registry Mechanic and similar programs
> Don,
> While it's common knowledge that everyone 'should' review the list (and
> the advice is more than valid), that suggestion only works for tech-types.
> Most folks don't bother because they don't understand the registry enough
> to
> feel like they are making proper decisions. In past testing, I have
> witnessed multiple registry cleaners suggesting the removal of entries
> that
> would appear abandoned, but were actually needed for a specific program
> who's process was not running most of the time. While 'I' knew that the
> entries were not really abandoned, most non-tech folks wouldn't recognize
> them and they'd be gone or the person will err on the side of caution and
> everything, including entries that should go would remain.
>
> Perhaps the problem is that they ARE pretty simple apps. It would be
> incredibly helpful if they could better indicate what apps & processes
> placed the entries there in the first place. Then it would be MUCH easier
> to decide if it's still needed. Of course, that would be impossible for
> most minor support entries that remain from something that's been removed.
>
> I don't really have a definitive answer for this. I just know that I
> don't trust them anywhere near as much as their marketing departments want
> me to. If you have tried out a bunch and found any that are exceptionally
> accurate, I wouldn't have any problem taking it to the testing lab for a
> spin. :O)
> Peace,>
> GMan
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