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It doesn't have the speediest scan time, but this Registry cleaning tool looks good, performs well, and will appeal to the novice and the expert user alike. RegScrubXP's clean, logical, and informational interface is one of the best we've tested in this genre. The interface uses large easy-to-read text function buttons. Found information is displayed in a spreadsheet format. Columns are easily resized, but can't be sorted. Novice users can well use the application with just a pair of functions, but the program includes many tools for advanced users.
RegScrubXP's Registry scan isn't the fastest we've tested, but it's still speedy enough to satisfy most users. The program displays the section, key, and problem description for every bad Registry key. It takes just a pair of clicks to select all found problems and remove them. Advanced users can just as easily choose a problem and click to browse to the key's folder or Registry entry. Another function click adds selected keys to an exclusion folder while that folder is as easily emptied. The application stores deleted key information, and it's easy to return selected keys by deletion date.
An advanced function displays keys and additional information by Registry section. RegScrubXP outstrips many of the pay-for-use programs in the registry cleaning category. It's surprising that it's free. We can easily recommend this solid cleaning tool to any user looking to keep the Registry in shape.
Publisher's Description
From Nick McCamy:
RegScrubXP was designed not only for casual users to safely repair the registry, but allows advanced users and IT professionals to view customized defined sections of the registry on a regular basis. This can significantly assist in deleting unwanted entries as a result of un-clean uninstalls and programmer errors, or malicious attempts to destroy the registry. Version 5.1 includes unspecified updates.
What's new in this version: Version 5.1 includes unspecified updates.
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2.7 starsout of 33 votes
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Current version:
2.7 starsout of 33 votes
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"It really scrubs the registry, but..."
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
An excellent registry cleaner. It really scrubs the registry and removes junk left by programs and which is ignored by the best registry cleaners. It moved 3000+ entries from my pc when I first run it.
System tweaks work perfectly well and show a noticeable performance improvement.Cons
In scrubbing the registry it demolished a couple of programs on the way which had to be reinstalled. Norton Ghost is one of them.
Registry Compact option is deadly. It worked but my PC never started after that. It gave the blue screen each time and was impossible to even reach safe mode no matter how many tricks I tried. Eventually, I recovered by doing a complete system restore with Norton Ghost recovery disc. After scrubbing the registry I used a different defrag program which worked smoothly.
Registry search hangs and kills the PC. Solved with a reboot.
But to be fair I must say I am using W7 64 so maybe these problems are caused because the program is not meant for W7.Summary
Can improve the PC performance quite a bit but use with care and make sure you have a system copy at hand. Do not rely on a registry backup because you may not have the chance to access it like it happened in my case.
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"I have tried several. This one has not failed me yet."
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
Well it just goes to show...You can't please all the people all the time. I say this after reading the other peoples mixed reviews.
IT's tidy, it's reliable,it incorporates good programming practice when it comes to looking after your very valuable registry. Which should not be messed with. If you can't stand the heat of the Hive stay of your keyboard and leave it to the best Free Scrubber on the continent.Cons
Supposed to write about possible negatives here but I'm finding that difficult especially when people say irrelevant things about speed. I ask myself do these people not defrag or complete anti malware or anti-virus full disc scans which on my speedy machine can take well over an hour as opposed to a few minutes for a registry "floss". Oh well If I have to be negative I guess I do prefer the previous user interface to the new one. 'nough said.
Summary
If you are going to potentially entrust the safety of your operating system to a free utility rather than a 'payed'utility.
My money would be on RegScrubXP.......If you get my drift! -
"Reliable and highly recommended"
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
Best cleaner I have used
Cons
Previous versions fitted neatly onto my screen, but this version does not for unknown reason/s
Summary
Still find I can get results needed to fulfill my requirements
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"Can not be used on small monitor."
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
Works if you can use screen.
Cons
Screen view does not fit on laptop monitor.
Summary
Only use with large monitor.
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"(There is a problem with this win XP software update)"
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
This is a great useful tool for windows XP, I am glad to get to use it.
Cons
This Update does not work on windows XP, No button fuctions, display problem, if you can find the old version For XP install it and try it works great and is a very useful tool for windows.
Summary
Do not judge the program from this update, it isn't fuctionable with all operating systems but i have used this program for 6 to 8 years and it is a very dependable useful tool for windows, i really like it and hope i get to continue to use it for free.
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"WORST UPGRADE EVER!"
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
There is no pro about this at all....
Cons
It takes up the whole screen and limiting your access to the other controls. Did I say controls, their confusing.
Summary
I've had to unload this new version, and went back to the old original easier version.
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"very smooth install and very fast and thorough cleanup"
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
user friendly
Cons
throws an update error every launch
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"Faster than others."
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
I like it's speed.
Cons
As always, sometimes these apps cause os problems and this one is no exception. Just use restore.
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"Love product download does not work"
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
The product is one of the ones I use regularly to clean my registry.
Cons
The update did not work at all Kept trying to install net something instead of registry scrub. Tried several times
Summary
when I get it to work if it works like the prior version then I love the deep clean that it pull out things others do not. I also liked in the old one that I could change some of the misc setting in windows xp.
Just tried again and net framework 3.5 will not install and the screen resolution is not compatible with my screen and I see others are having the same problem. Great program in older versions, -- hope they resolve this issue.
Updated on Feb 26, 2010 -
"Having difficulty with screen resolution, can't fix it."
Version: RegScrubXP 5.1
Pros
nothing comes to mind
Cons
I liked the old version much better. Can I go back to it?
Summary
Somebody screwed up RegScrubXP.
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