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Windows Vista 64-bit virus scanner, 64-bit reg. cleaner?

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by CrunchDude, 2008/03/04.

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    CrunchDude

    CrunchDude Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hey all...I am used to using WinASO for cleaning my registry. Their latest version (3.2) is still not 64-bit capable. My guess is that I should use a 64-bit registry cleaner?? What do you guys use and recommend?

    Same for virus scanning. I have a license for AVG Professional. No 64-bit one available, so I'm running a trial version of eset nod32, which has a 64-bit version, and works very well. Again, which one do you guys use/recommend? Should I buy a license for nod32, or can I use my paid-for AVG 32-bit one?

    Finally, is it important to have an x64 virus scanner, as well as an x64 reg. cleaner, or would I be able to use 32-bit versions of each???

    Thanks! :)
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    I think, most registry cleaners should work on 64-bit OSes.
    CCleaner, RegCleaner (little bit too agressive for me) seem to work without a problem.
     
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    CrunchDude

    CrunchDude Inactive Thread Starter

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    Oh really? You use a 32-bit reg. cleaner on your Vista x64? How long have you been using it? Maybe I can use WinASO. I like WinASO better than Registry Mechanic for the same reason you like CCleaner...it's more conservative.

    Anyone else?
     

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