CNET Editors' review
Free Registry Cleaner has too many problems to be a good choice for anyone except those who prefer to clean their own registries key by key.
Visually, the interface is clean, if unexciting. The program offers a few other functions as well, but nothing that isn't already possible through the Control Panel, Task Manager, or other integrated Windows utilities. It defaults to a wizard interface that not easy to use. Initially, we thought the unpickable picklist was the worst it offered; when asked to select the areas to scan, we found that Ctrl-click did not work. Instead, we could only make a single selection or check a box to select all, after which we were forced to choose to Scan or to Cancel, with no idea whether the program would clean or scan. We were relieved to find that Free Registry Cleaner simply scanned and returned a list. But we quickly became disturbed again, however, when we realized that the program had scanned everything, even though we had specifically unchecked the box to scan all. The error lies in the wizard itself; using the non-wizard Show Options button lets you choose the areas to be scanned and actually follows your instructions.
Free Registry Cleaner worked well for us in a few simple tests. Unfortunately, there are too many user interface issues--and too many good registry cleaners out there without similar issues--for us to recommend this application.
Publisher's Description
From AML Software:
AML Free Registry Cleaner is Registry-cleaning software. It will safely clean and repair Windows Registry problems with a few clicks and enable you to enjoy a cleaner and more efficient PC. The registry is the nerve center of your PC, and problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. With a detailed startup-manager you can see what all programs start automatically with Windows and optionally disable them. AML Free Registry Cleaner also finding and removing common junk files that accumulate over time. It comes pre-configured with 22 types of file extension that can usually be considered disposable, and you can extend the range by adding your own file types. AML Free Registry Cleaner also provides a detailed overview of running programs and processes. AML Free Registry Cleaner also allows you to search for words in the entire registry.
What's new in this version: Version 4.24 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version: Free Registry Cleaner 4.24
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AML registry cleaner is a wonderful program.It safley cleans the registry without deleting or corrupting important registry values (other free registry cleaners can even delete important values necessary for windows to load necessitating formating).
It signifigantlly speeds PC,including even loading and startup.Cons
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