Does Vista need a registry cleaner/repair program? Is Vista better than XP at keeping the registry clean? If not, is there a program you would recommend?
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Hello dagzag,
I like using the free Wise Registry Cleaner. It does a great job of keeping my registry clean.
WiseCleaner.com - Downloads
For a great free registry defragger, I like using Auslogics Registry Defrag.
Auslogics - Download Auslogics Registry Defrag
If you need to repair the registry, then it is best to use the Vista System Restore with a retore point dated before the problem.
Hope this helps,
Shawn
Hi,
I've been using Wise registry cleaner - the disk cleaner is good too.
I used to use Auslogics registry defrag. tho. am currently using Quicksys - does the same job, and it's smaller and lighter
Quicksys RegDefrag - Defrag, Optimize and Compact Windows Registry
GlaryUtilities is a free all in one I've tried recently - includes lots of tools including regdefrag and file recovery - versions 2.6 on are x64 compatible
www.glarysoft.com
SIW2
Hi UNTAMED,
I do not see how a registry defragger could do this either. It sounds like McAfee may be blocking something or having problems of it's own as SIW2 suggested. You might consider uninstalling McAfee just as a test to see how your system runs without it.
If you still need to fix your system, then you might try doing a System Restore (Method Two below) using a restore point dated before the problem.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html
Hope this helps,
Shawn