A Windows Registry clean-up on all systems at least once every six months sweeps out remaining references to items that are either no longer used, or have been replaced by more-current entries.

Helen Powell wants some advice on the safest way to use a Registry cleaner. Has a surgeon ever told you that, although they’re an expert and will do the best they can, the operation still has ...

Now back to your main question – should you use a registry cleaner? Here’s a quote from PC World Magazine: “There’s no truly safe way to clean your Registry, only safer ways.

Most experts recommend a Registry cleanup on all systems at least once every six months. But take care: If you clean the Windows Registry improperly, then you can render the entire system inoperable.

CyberDefender Registry Cleaner finds Registry errors, but will only fix them if you first pay for the program. CyberDefender Registry Cleaner is a simple, straightforward program.

After cleaning your registry, it's time to clean up your hard drive -- the scores of temporary files left behind when you installed various programs or surfed the Internet.

Windows only: If a lot of un- and re-installs left your system a bit messy, Little Registry Cleaner can clean it up, along with startup items and other system utilities. Little Registry Cleaner's ...

Frontline Registry Cleaner 2.0 does a good job of cleaning up a mucked-up PC registry, but, if you want more in-depth system maintenance, look elsewhere.

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Frontline Registry Cleaner 2.0 does a good job of cleaning up a mucked-up PC registry, but, if you want more in-depth system maintenance, look elsewhere.