What is the best free registry scan ?

[zippied]

What is the best free registry scan to use and I mean ones you have actually tried. There seem to be lots out there but I am nervous about which one to choose

Zippie

[Jj]

why would u need to scan ur registry?

[zippied]

Hi Jj

Well in a previous thread I made, you suggested this link www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/getPlus_HelperSvc.exe-23382.html and that appears to suggest a registry scan, so I am wondering if its one that people look up on Google or if its one people have tried and found to be good; if its a good 'un, I'll 'ave it ;D

Zippie

[Jj]

Hi Zippied, altho i swear by the likes of bleeping comp forum, and major geeks too, i personally would never use a registry scan. im gonna go find the previous post and think again about what to advise. hang fire.

That previous posting was just to show u that what ur problem was just needed disabling from start up.

[zippied]

Okay

[lazysod]

I know a lot of members do not like registry cleaners but I have used regscrub which you can get here
majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2048
for a few years now on xp and I have never had a problem with it.
So if you want one I'd use that one if you are using xp but not if your on vista.

[mikkh]

The problem with registry cleaners/defraggers/optimisers is that the majority of people who use one aren't exactly sure what the registry does - or how vital it is to Windows.

With a recognised program, that isn't a problem (usually) but I have to question any benefits of using one regularly on the basis of my own research into them.

I'm all for tweaking the system if it proves worthwhile and on a system that's been used for 6 months or more, there is a slight benefit of using one, especially if you've installed, then unistalled lots of programs - but there's a slight risk of damaging the single most important part of Windows too.

I don't use any myself, mostly because I prefer to use a clean backup or just reinstall from scratch on a fairly regular basis - none of my systems are on for more than 6 months usually, unless I haven't used it in a while.

If you must use one

a) use a widely accepted program

b) don't use it more than once a month, unless you're a new software junkie who tries
lots of different software on a regular basis.

c) learn how to backup the registry in case of accidents

d) consider a fresh install as a better alternative - kills 99.9% of Windows problems

[zippied]

I have installed and uninstalled quite a lot this past year.

I am now trying to get rid of what appears to be problems after updating my Adobe Acrobat, which I mentioned in an earlier thread: computertypes.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=admin&action=display&thread=671

I might try the Windows fresh instal option first

Cheers Mikkh

Zips