is there a simple way to clean the registry?

Answer 1

i use winaso registry optimizer but it isnt free http://winaso.com/
the trial only cleans 10 entries at once

a good free choice i hear is TweakNow RegCleaner
http://www.majorgeeks.com/TweakNow_RegCleaner_Standard_d4134.html

Answer 2

it is best to avoid it if not an IT pro. side effects will appear though not instant, but will damage program entrys and as a result applications will have great difficulty in communicating with the registry. so my advise is not to use such app that clean registry...

Answer 3

No, because it's brain surgery on your computer. For those of us who aren't registry experts, it's probably a good idea to avoid it. For example, you won't understand the entries once you get there, so how would you know which entries to clean off.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan” FREE
Backup and clean registry, updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), and check for open firewall ports.
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

You can also run above in "clean up" mode (shorter version)
Disk cleanup, backup and clean registry .
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CCleaner (Free)
Install options. Do not install toolbar or recycle bin options
Place cookies you want to keep in the save list. Set to run when computer starts.
"scan for Issues" cleans registry
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 5

Very good e sample is Registry mechanic but isn't free.Free and very good is Regseeker but must be carefully to not cancell good files.Maybe it is for advanced users.

Answer 6

This may help:(XP-MC)
(registry cleaners)
http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=61015

Answer 7

simple straight forward >Regseeker : )