and what does it do, exactly?
2007-01-12 05:42:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Get free version here
http://www.pcmedixwebs.com/regclean.htm
2007-01-12 05:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by amiT jaiN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are free windows registry cleaning programs, just do a search.
Make sure to back up your computer before you mess with the registry though.
The registry is where windows stores information about all of the different programs, and file type associations, if you mess it up, you can kill windows.
2007-01-12 05:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Abexo Free Registry Cleaner.
http://www.download.com/Abexo-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10434887.html
from my understanding, here is what it does:
it goes through all the keys and searches for referenced files which are no longer on your computer. I.E. if a key has a value pointing to a file or program on your computer (c:/Program Files/Adobe/flash.exe) and you have uninstalled flash and that directory no longer exists, it notices it and will remove that registry key.
I'm sure there are much more complicated algorithms for finding obsolete keys, but thats a basic example.
2007-01-12 05:47:59 · answer #3 · answered by Eric V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother - download EasyCleaner from ToniArts!
Much easier to use and it has the added benefit of cleaning all the registry, internet files, unecessary files and a whole host of other things FREEEEeeeeee!
If you have trouble finding it try here www.majorgeeks.com Search window is halfway down page on left!
If you still get trouble send your email details to me and I'll send the prog over - it's freeware so there is no problem with all the legal junk on software piracy etc
2007-01-12 05:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a free registry cleaner:
http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm
A registry cleaner is a program for Microsoft Windows designed to remove redundant or unwanted items from the Windows registry. The cleaner program attempts to remove unneeded or unwanted items from the registry.
2007-01-12 05:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by EnCryPter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RegClean analyzes Windows Registry keys that are stored in a common location in the Windows Registry. It finds keys that contain erroneous values, and after recording those entries in an UNDO.REG file, it removes them from the Windows Registry.
2007-01-12 05:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use regclean. There are some different versions around, so make sure it is the current one.
Look through ZD Net for good Registry cleaners, or try Chris Pirillos site... he has some great recommends
2007-01-12 05:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
filehippo.com,has a free good registry cleaner (ccleaner).Its probably the most popular too.
2007-01-12 05:53:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Microsoft download search for regclean
it is free
2007-01-12 05:47:52 · answer #9 · answered by Infinite and Eternal Reality 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this:
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/
2007-01-12 05:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋