33 replies to this topic

[road-runner]

I havent found a need to use one either since xp days.

[wevsspot]

I've actually borked a computer by running CCleaner, let the registry cleaner run and just nonchalantly clicked yes remove all 'problems', then rebooted and it wouldn't start and of course I didn't back up the regististry.
That being said if you you backup the registry not act like an idiot you should be fine.
If used it a few times since then with no issues.

Also you can be conservative with the registry scan settings in Ccleaner. Point it specifically towards applications, application paths and software for example. I'd be wary of messing with missing/shared DLLs, type libraries etc.

[davegeeit]

I am using Chily for Registry Cleaner software and I am happy with this utility and its performance.

Thanks

[Christopher23]

My experience with registry cleaners are also very nice.I am also using registry cleaning software from couple of years.

Edited by Christopher23, 20 November 2012 - 11:10 PM.

[Prunes]

I'm suprised that Window's own diskcleaner hasn't been mentioned. I've used CCcleaner for a couple of years, but stopped after getting my new computer about a year ago. Since then I've only used Windows diskcleaner once in a while, and to be honest, I can feel no difference at all. I know it doesn't clean the registry, but is that really necessary as mentioned by Waco?

[Renigade]

CC Cleaner used here as well, never had a problem with it. it does a great job of cleaning Reg after you delete a game or program with just the basic settings.

Edited by Renigade, 23 November 2012 - 02:18 PM.

[ComputerEd]

Registry Cleaners on the whole are placebos that have no real effect, in fact I have seen them cause harm more than every actually help. CCleaner is a great program but it is great for it's ability to clean junk files.

[Christopher23]

It is also used to uninstalls the useless programs. Nowadays safe registry cleaner is necessary for a computer.

[Christopher23]

I have installed Ccleaner a 3 months ago.At that time my computer do not have freeze up problem but after using Ccleaner my computer freeze ups 2 times a day. Now i do not think i need Ccleaner.What are your tthoughts?

[Christopher23]

For me Registry Recycler is a wonderful program and I've been using it for several years.............. to easily clean up junk files and folders.

Edited by Christopher23, 09 January 2013 - 02:16 AM.