CNET Editors' review
Slow start, improper suggestions, and program hangs are just some of the problems you'll encounter with this buggy diagnostic utility.
Registry 911's simple function list and option window display is crowded and can't be resized. An option to move the app to the taskbar often prevented it from reappearing. Setting preferences is a simple matter of clicking the proper check boxes.
This utility does quickly check Windows Registry for improper or deleted file paths; unneeded uninstall entries; listed, but missing ActiveX and DLL entries; unused file extensions; and other common problems. However, it quite often suggested the wrong course of action. During our tests, Registry 911 routinely suggested eliminating needed programs from the system startup area. The deep scan to discover invalid file paths was slower than many similar diagnostic tools. Lists of Registry entries slotted for deletion are impossible to sort by value or location. Numerous times during our tests the app would lock after a simple function selection. There appeared to be no rhyme or reason to the issue.
Oddly, each time you run Registry 911, it runs Windows Installer multiple times with the notice that Windows is configuring the utility. With no outstanding functionality, and so many problems, we can't recommend this app to any level user.
Publisher's Description
From Registry 911:
Registry 911 will increase system performance by up to 750% and scans and removes over 100,000 common Windows error messages. Scanning over 9 different key areas of your registry and many different areas of your Windows operating system, no other tool has the capabilities of Registry 911 at removing errors and increasing system speed and reliability. Registry 911 will scan these key areas and give you a detailed report of every error found and what it does, and lets you choose which you want to remove.
You can also let it choose for you without any intervention. With an easy to use interface with user friendly options and buttons, it will be your number one choice at taking full advantage of your Windows System. Designed for every Windows operating system from Windows 98 through Windows XP (even 64bit versions). Upcoming releases will also begin a new database of errors for scanning Windows Vista, when it is publicly released.
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"A MUST HAVE !!!"
Version: Registry 911 2.0.4
Pros
This program found 451 problems instantly after I ran Registry Mechanic, and tune up utilities. Easy download and install. the repairs were complete, fast and increased my overall speed dramatically. A must have program.
Cons
none at all for me.
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"Problems and no support!"
Version: Registry 911 2.0.4
Cons
After installing this software, everytime I rebooted my machine it would reinstall itself. Could not find a solution and after contacting support, NO REPLY! Second time with a threat of disputing on credit card, NO REPLY! Contacted credit card and got a refund. Bottom line: Because the software would automatically reinstall itself on every reboot, it slowed bootup time considerably. The software was already installed and I have no clue why it would try to reinstall over and over without even asking. When I e-mailed support for a solution no reply. when I e-mailed for a refund, no reply. Still have never heard one word from this company. Thankfully after disputing the charge on credit card the credit card company refunded my money and still have not heard from this company. This company claims 24/7 support- NOT! Your on your own if you have issues. Nuff said.
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"definately improved my speed"
Version: Registry 911 2.0.4
Pros
I don't know if it improved it by 750% but it definately sped up my xp professional system. It found around 700 errors and I rebooted after repairing and it shaved off some bootup time and my world of warcraft game runs much much smoother now. I'm gonna turn up the graphics on some other games and see if I can finally run them in better quality.
I highly recommend this program
A few invalid file paths kept coming back after i rebooted. I emailed their support and they told me some programs just keep putting these back. It was only a few but i guess that's why you run the software on a continuous basis and let it scan once a week (they recommended).
Cons
I didn't find this sooner!
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"works great"
Version: Registry 911 2.0.4
Pros
i like the interface, very easy to use. seems to have picked up about 2-300 more errors then most registry cleaners. 5 stars from me
Cons
cant think of any
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