My computer keeps sayin there is a error with my registy key something like that...and that it need cleaning and sorting out to stop my pc from crashing..
is there anything i can do to stop this error...is there anything on the net thats free to use and safe...
2007-05-18 01:50:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
download avg and scan for viruses. you never know for sure if your registry has problems. some viruses have that popup and offer something to buy to fix it, but that is just some spyware that you end up downloading. feel freee to e-mail me if you still have problems after scanning your pc. good luck!
2007-05-18 01:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by rchilly2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this coming up in a small Messenger Service window. This was originally for administrators to send messages to individual users, through a network but now it is being hijacked by the advertising companies to sell their wares. If it is in such a window you can safely ignore it and turn off Windows Messenger Service in "Services" located in "Administration tools" from Control Panel. Do a registry scan with something like "Registery Mechanic" or similar and a spyware check with your preferred program.
2007-05-18 02:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by alfasan2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the programs below to check your system for problems.
Run a virus scan weekly.
Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Run Spybot and Adaware weekly.
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/... . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...
Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
Now lets clean up your registry.
Run RegScrubXP weekly. Run Cleanup every time you log off.
Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d...
Safely cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original condition. You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not display as problems. You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, run upon startup programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to delete what you think is junk.
Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/clea...
Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!
Now lets clean up your disk.
Run a Disk Cleanup 2 times a month. Run Disk Defrag. monthly.
Do a Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrag. You can find both of them by following the path below.
Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup. Let it do its thing. You can check every box that has something to delete.
Now follow the same path and do a Disk Defrag. Again just let it do its thing.
2007-05-18 02:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have got a spyware on your computer that want's you to buy their software to repair the problem.
You need an anti virus and spyware program to clean it.
AVG Free is avaliable both spyware and antivirus. It's made by Grisoft and free for home use. Just do a search for AVG FREE and download it. It should correct the problem.
2007-05-18 02:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by AN AMERICAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 6.0.I use trial version of this for check a virus that didn't catch even in Norton,AVG,Mcafee.
It's great but try it only if you have good memory(RAM) Or try a free online scan.
2007-05-18 02:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by T & T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Win XP, try this:
http://www.informationweek.com/shared/printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=189400897
Afterwards, scan immediately for virus twice preferably w/ different anti virus.
Once everything is OK, guard your registry w/ WinPatrol:
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.html
2007-05-18 02:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix registry errors:
ccleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com Free
error doctor: http://www.fix-computer-errors.info
works well for me but not free.
2007-05-21 03:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is telling you there is something wrong with your registry key? Is it Windows or some other program?
2007-05-18 02:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will suggest you go for online scan
2007-05-18 03:38:45 · answer #9 · answered by {[[ FaaŽerS ]]} 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋