RegSeeker beta v1.45

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2579.html

Regards - Charles

 

I wouldn't mess with these programs for anything. My attitude is: if a person can't go into the registry and manually correct it, he shouldn't be messing with a third party program.

 

Thanks, Charles. Best cleaner out there IMO.

James,

Do you also feel a person should be able to clean malware and virus reg entries and files manually, without relying on third-party apps such as Norton, Ad-aware and Spybot?

Or are you saying that registry cleaners are only for those experienced enough to clean out the registry manually, but just too lazy to spend that kind of time doing it? If so, then would the same apply to the security apps too? Maybe one should also be genius enough to write a complete Operating System before being allowed to use one and make changes?

The folks that write these third party apps are generally specialized in that area, which usually means those using it don't need to be to benefit through using them. I've dug into the registry enough to feel comfortable there, yet I'll trust an application designed by people much smarter than myself to clean mine for me.

 

Hi Dave,

Couldn't of said it better myself.



James,

Something that you and countless other users have never really learned how to do, reverse changes made at need. Once that's learned, changes can be made with confidence allowing you to get on the learning curve with whatever you're doing.

Regards - Charles

 

Dave,

I'm just following the advice of every Microsoft MVP in the Windows XP general forum. To a person they all recommend not using a registry cleaner.. period. I've seen many people use them and completely mess up their registries. Registry cleaners are not panaceas for problems existing therein and should be used (actually... I wouldn't use one) with extreme caution. Anyway.. to each his own. Good luck.

 

Have you got a link to that forum? I would very much like to go there and learn their reasoning behind this train of thought. Almost every program written is equipped with an uninstaller, to remove registry entries (and often times files/folders). A well written one will remove most, if not all entries originally added. A poorly written one will remove many. A Norton uninstaller will remove........well, lets not go there. There is good reason for this; registry clutter = potential problems. Some apps will even add one or more services that fail to get uninstalled. What good is it? A reg cleaner might take it out, possibly freeing up precious resources.

I agree, a cleaner should be used with caution, as should manually editing the registry. However, a good registry cleaner has options for making backups that can be restored with just a click (or two), which generally makes them quite safe when properly used. As with any system altering application, it's advisable to at least obtain a basic understanding of what it's doing and what the effects might be.

I've been using RegSeeker on my own machine, as well as others, for two years, and have not yet had a problem with any of them. I have on the other hand, enjoyed a noticeable performance improvement many times after cleaning.


Pete,

You're an MVP.......what say you about the pros/cons of registry cleaners? (you do have the right to remain silent...LOL)

 

Have used RegSeeker beta v1.35 numerious times on many machines, never a problem.
Has anyone "pushed" RegSeeker beta v1.45 thru the hoops for the same error free cleaning??

 

Hi Dennis,

Just started using it a few days ago. This version seems to be a little more aggressive. It seems to "peel" away at found Registry items. Run it succesively a few times and you'll see what I mean.

Normally it's not my primary reg cleaner and very new, so haven't really used it often enough yet to make a definitive judgement.

One thing new - clean up of Add/Remove obsolete entries.

Regards - Charles

 

Has anybody tried to remove AOLv9.0 from a PC?? The "Stuff" left in the registry after a "Normal" AOL Uninstall, is astronomical. I found a few hundred entries left behind and believe me, these Registry Cleaners did a good job of Housecleaning.

Just like noahdfear, I too have been using Reg Seeker and other reg cleaners for several years and have not had a problem with them. I also am comfortable when doing things with and in the registry. But, that's because of my technical training and the many years in the business, repair, overhaul, troubleshooting, etc.

I do not recommend the un-initiated to delve into the registry without having some serious training & maybe under good supervision.

(Just my thoughts)

Thanks Charles, Got it!

(edit: corrected spellings )

 

OK Folks please help me out here

I downloaded and ran the new RegSeeker last evening. After running and deleting what it found I was messing around and somehow I managed to examine the backup.

Don't ask me how cause I can't do it again

It found 8-10 reference to Norton which I have neither had installed for YEARS or even ran from the CD for MONTHS. And I have run RegSeeker several times.

I did read somewhere about the new version being able to read inside of something. Is this what caused the new version to find Norton ?

The above may be a question. but the below is A FACT.

This machine does seem a bit faster both on boot up and general running.

BillyBob

 

To the AOL question I say, from the same experience " you are 100% correct. "

Now in my case it appears that Norton is no better.

BillyBob

 

Thank you Charles for your feedback on v1.45
Since both 1.35 / 1.45 are zip installs, will have both on system.

Question - per v1.45
Would the "Installed Applications / Invalid Add/Remove enteries" been a possible
soution / fix for MinnesotaMike and the "A/R - black vert. lines" dilemma?

 

BillyBob,

From the site:
- Improved registry cleaner
- Improved search in registry : can now find text inside binary values
- Display Invalid add/remove entries
- Display Software settings registy entries
- Ability to select only green/red items
- Some bugs fixed
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That's what may be finding the Norton entries.

You know by now leaving junk behind is SOP for Norton


Dennis,

Would the "Installed Applications / Invalid Add/Remove enteries" been a possible
soution / fix for MinnesotaMike and the "A/R - black vert. lines" dilemma?
Sure sounds like it - good stuff

Regards - Charles

 

Improved search in registry : can now find text inside binary values

That's what may be finding the Norton entries.

Thank you charlesvar for verifying my thinking.

And all the Norton stuff did seem to be inside of binary values.

Great improvement.

BillyBob

 

Interesting comparison ...
Ran "Clean the Registry" for both (deleted nothing) ...
1.35 found 188 entries.
1.45 found 258 entries.

Charles
Ability to select only green/reds item

Very nice option ...
but I can not find how to select only green/reds items.

 

microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

I'm not sure what your final statement is supposed to mean. I'm not an MVP. Please read my post again... carefully this time. Thanks.

 

I've posted a question regarding this issue in the group above and will post their answer when I have an opportunity. Meanwhile you're welcome to check it out for yourselves.

 

James

Who listens to Microsoft ? I never have allowed MS to dictate how and what I run my machine. And do not intend to start now.

Dennis L

1.35 found 188 entries.
1.45 found 258 entries.

Suggestion only

I believe you could well benifit from some house cleaning. It takes time for the OS to search for stuff that may not even exist. I myself gained a bit of speed just from what I did last evening.

Just make sure you have the proper backups before doing the cleaning.

The RB00X.cab files in 98. And a new Restore Point in XP made just before the cleaning.

BillyBob