Don’t be conned by the tricks ~ Discover the tricks that work!
Let’s face it: You can’t run an internet business with a PC that is crawling through cyberspace like a wounded megabite.
The trouble is that, as we add more and more stuff to our computer, it is almost inevitable that it will start to slow down. It is estimated that over 90% of computers have corrupted registries. Now, the Windows Registry is the power behind the Windows Operating System. So, if your computer has become very slow, keeps crashing, or you keep getting error messages etc., then your Registry needs attention.
But there are dozens of so-called registry cleaners out there. Which should you choose?
Here is the nasty truth: Some of these programs are little more than scams that pretend to fix your computer, but actually install pop-ups and advertisements on your PC. A lot of them are based on the same feeble, out-dated software but packaged under different brands. And often they will make dubious or exaggerated claims to scare you into buying their software.
To make things more difficult, you cannot necessarily trust product reviews which purport to present the best registry cleaner. Some of these seemingly independent reviews are put together by affiliates hoping to sell you a particular product. So check out About Us pages etc. to try and establish if they are genuinely independent or not. Be suspicious!
http://consumer-guides.org This site tested dozens of registry cleaners on computers that had been planted with infections. They report: “We found that many Registry Cleaners simply did not do the job.” They rated Paretologic’s RegCure as the best of five reg cleaners you could trust. The company employs about 150 people, so it is certainly an established business and very successful at selling its software.
http://www.utilitysoftwarereviews.com This site also recommends RegCure. But I have reservations about it …
I bought RegCure. It claimed to find 1,319 faults on my computer. Amazingly, it was able to remove all these in just about one minute. And the result? Not a pickle of difference, as far as I could see! Except that every time I start my computer I am now faced with an advertisement trying to get me to buy Paretologic’s other software, DriverCure. And I have to delete various options before I can get on with connecting to the internet. Very annoying. They also annoy me with their marketing techniques, getting you to fill in all your details before telling you how much you are going to have to pay – or indeed even before letting you know you will have to pay anything at all. That strikes me as a bit sneaky, and so makes me wonder if they are maybe behind some seemingly independent sites I have seen recommending their products. Sorry, but I am a cynical soul!
http://www.registrycleanerstested.org This is by far the best comparison site I found because it gives really in-depth analysis to back up its findings. I really recommend you look at this site. As you will see, whilst he does not dismiss the software, Tyler Blanton, the man behind the site, also has reservations about RegCure.
The registry cleaner that comes out top in his very comprehensive tests is MAX Registry Cleaner. Now, even that only showed an improvement in performance of 11.5% so perhaps you should not expect miraculous results from any reg cleaner.
Now, there are still more options and you might prefer to take the advice of a man who has spent his life building and repairing computers. Here is another really useful site for you to refer to …
http://asknerd.net The Nerd picks three top programs he would be happy to recommend to his friends when in need of a trouble shooting program. They are:
1. Registry Patrol – his parents PC was literally taking about 5 minutes to load a web page, but RP soon had it running like new.
2. XP medic – specifically created for Windows XP (but maybe not suitable for novices)
3. The Windows Repair Kit – easy to use.
Below are the links to my shortlist. Please note there are no affiliate links here – I have no axe to grind. Most cost around $30 but you can run a free scan before you buy – don’t bother topurchase if there is little wrong.
http://www.windowsrepairkit.com
http://www.maxregistrycleaner.com
Sorry, you will have to make the final decision yourself. But I hope all this saves you some research and makes it easier for you
Cheers!
Mat Gallaugher
Hello, pretty good tips on there. I bookmarked your web site.
Registry cleaning software for Windows 7 is widely available to download from the Internet and provides a quick and easy way in which to scan your registry for any problems such as duplicate, false, missing or fragmented registry keys.