Registry Cleanup

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 17:45

Hey guys - I am not a gr8 fan of re-installing windows. I currently have this install running for over a yr. I would like a freeware application (that u have used) to clean up my registry. Hopefully improving my pc.

Post by **Monty** » 24 Feb 2008, 19:11

bootsie wrote:Hey guys - I am not a gr8 fan of re-installing windows. I currently have this install running for over a yr. I would like a freeware application (that u have used) to clean up my registry. Hopefully improving my pc.

Use something like system mechanic. Its tried and works. Also be careful and back up the registry because nothing leads to a reinstall faster than a stuffed reg

maestro_za · Post by **maestro_za** » 24 Feb 2008, 19:52

ccleaner is all the rage these days. Try it

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 19:55

how does noob boi over here backup his registry

maestro_za · Post by **maestro_za** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:00

In the run dialog box after clicking start, type regedit this opens the registry editor. Click on File, then Export and save that file somewhere safe.

Hey presto, a backup of your registry in its pre-modified state

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:04

thanx maestro -

ccleaner - did u use it?

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:06

noob question number 2 - if i screw up the registry - how wud i get back in windows to revert back to the old one....

maestro_za · Post by **maestro_za** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:10

bootsie wrote:thanx maestro -

ccleaner - did u use it?

I've used it on client machines at work not in my personal capacity at home.

Always backup all important documents and save games, etc before you attempt something drastic like editing the registry.

If you mess up the registry, boot into safe mode and restore that backup you made assuming that your machine does boot up. Otherwise Format, re-install.

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:15

wel if i delete keys relating to software i have uninstalled a long time ago - it shudnt b a problem, rite?

maestro_za · Post by **maestro_za** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:18

bootsie wrote:wel if i delete keys relating to software i have uninstalled a long time ago - it shudnt b a problem, rite?

Wont be a problem.

In fact its a good idea deleting reg keys of old programs. Sometimes Windows comes up with all sorts of funny dialog boxes 'cos its referencing that certain old program. Its a good maintenance routine to run such programs every few months.

Good luck

bootsie · Post by **bootsie** » 24 Feb 2008, 20:21

well being my first time - i do hope i dont muck up - cos reinstalling not an option.

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