Features
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License:
Free to try; $29.95 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
8,630,979
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
First 6 sections repairing trial
- Date Added:
June 17, 2009
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Previous Versions:
Publisher's description of Registry Mechanic
From PC Tools:
Registry Mechanic is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that allows you to safely scan, clean, and repair registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks. Problems with the Windows Registry are a common cause of Windows crashes and error messages. By using PC tune-up utilities such as registry cleaners regularly, your system will be more stable, your software will run quicker, and your operating system will boot faster. Registry problems can occur for many reasons, including references left behind after uninstallation; incorrect removal of software; missing or corrupt hardware drivers; or orphaned start-up programs. With a few easy steps, Registry Mechanic will scan your entire registry for any invalid entries and provide a list of the errors found. You then can choose to clean each item or automatically repair them all after making a backup without the need for a registry editor such as Regedit. PC Tools products are free of spyware and adware.
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Editor's review of Registry Mechanic
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- "This Mechanic could be friendlier"
- Version reviewed: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
Although not feature-rich, Registry Mechanic checks your registry for errors that can slow down and crash your computer. The utility can find a wide range of defects, including references to already uninstalled programs, missing help files and broken shortcuts, virtual devices, start-up programs, fonts, and configuration files. It also can automatically repair invalid entries at Windows start-up.
The Quick Scan has been abandoned in this version in favor of an exceedingly fast and comprehensive Deep Scan. The program also makes backups, so it's easy to restore a fix gone wrong. The left-nav-based interface is uncomplicated and easy to use, and fortunately there are some extra horses to support this former one-trick pony: other features include a defragger, a "registry compacter," and a system optimizer.
It's too bad, then, that the stringent restrictions on the trial version make it difficult to analyze the effectiveness of the program. The trialware allows for only five sections of the registry to be repaired, the compacter was similarly crippled, and the defrag and system optimization buttons had no effect. Given these handicaps, our recommendation of Registry Mechanic is also hamstrung.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 866 votes
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
"20% DISCOUNT COUPON found today"
Pros: Wonderful program that fixed my Windows Registry fast and easy. And I found discount here
http://www.softprice.net/registry_mechanic.shtmlCons: I like everything.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
"Registry Mechanic gave me a smoother, faster PC"
Pros: Fast loading
Works as advertised
Good $ valueCons: UI could be a little cleaner
Summary: I wish my car mechanic were this good! I have had my PC for a couple of years and noticed that files didn't open as quickly, and that it took longer to open new browser windows. I downloaded Registry Mechanic, scanned my PC and found over 300 regi... read more >>
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
Pros: User friendly.
Cons: not in USA and pricey
Summary: Registry Mechanic scanned and "fixed" over 50 registry errors. My computer immediately slowed to a crawl and the virus program was disabled. I had to repair the operating system, which took me all day. Virus program had to be reinstalled.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
"My computer has never run faster"
Pros: Easy to use. Does a lot!
Cons: None that I can find.
Summary: My computer was slowing down and freezing up, now it's super fast!
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.902
"20% DISCOUNT COUPON found today"
Pros: Dirkekey, I found discount for this wonderful program that fixed my Windows Registry very fast. I found it here
http://www.softprice.net/registry_mechanic.shtmlCons: I like everything.
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