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Cleaning the registry

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Oromocto, 2008/06/27.

  1. 2008/06/27
    Oromocto

    Oromocto Inactive Thread Starter

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    I just recovered from a laborious and frightening experience after having used a Registry cleaning program. I wish not to name the program since in all likelihood I goofed up somehow in its application.

    In Windows Live One Care-- Tuneup, the first task is called "Remove unnecessary files ". My question is "Does files include registry entries "?

    Do I need a registry cleaning program?
     
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    PeteC

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    Should not - there are no files in the registry as such.
    No - the Registry should be left well alone unless you are requested by an experienced user to remove an entry to resolve a problem. Your computer will run no better by removing invalid entries or by compressing it.
     
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    Oromocto

    Oromocto Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks Pete--It was as I suspected but never had any conformation. I should have posted this one long ago.
    Want some irony: I had an Registry Cleaner advertisement pop up on the top of this very post.
     
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    PeteC

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