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CNET Editors' review
Registry Mechanic checks your Registry for errors that can slow down and crash your computer, and provides you with a full toolbox for finding and repairing your Registry. The utility can find a wide range of defects, including references to uninstalled programs, missing help files and virtual devices, broken shortcuts, and removed fonts and configuration files. It also can automatically repair invalid entries at Windows start-up.
Under Optimize, 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. There's a Registry defragger, and a Tuneup Services option that optimizes Windows boot services. Click on either Recommended or Minimal to see which services will be toggled, and to customize them. The Monitor tab tracks your system's Registry, services, and performance behaviors, while the Windows Tools section contains a series of links to Windows' default tools. This could be better explained, but choose an option and you'll find out soon enough that these tools are the default ones that come with Windows, but collected in one place. The interface isn't bad, but it feels a bit jumbled, and presents a lot of open white space without clear directions for what the user should do.
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, and the compacter, defrag, and system optimization buttons were also hamstrung. During the trial, we recommend deselecting all of the errors discovered, and then carefully choosing which errors you think you can verify as being repaired to see if you want to purchase it. Registry Mechanic is a good program, but you won't get something for nothing here.
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Publisher's Description
From PC Tools:
Registry Mechanic is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean and repair problems with your registry in a few simple mouse clicks. Easily fix problems with the Windows registry that are a common cause of crashes and errors. By using a registry cleaner regularly and fixing your registry your system should not only be more stable but it will also help Windows and your software run faster. Registry Mechanic uses a high-performance detection algorithm to quickly identify missing and invalid references in your Windows registry. These problems can occur for many reasons including being left-behind after the un-installation or incorrect removal of software, by missing or corrupt hardware drivers, or orphaned startup programs. With a few easy steps Registry Mechanic will scan your entire registry for any invalid entries and provides a list of the registry errors found, you can then choose to selectively clean each item or automatically repair them all. For your convenience and protection Registry Mechanic can also make a backup of any repairs made so that you can easily recover any changes if required.
What's new in this version: Version 11.0.277 includes unspecified updates.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Excellent program, has automatic features. Does its job thoroughly and fast. After I used it just once, my computer started working really faster.
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Nothing bad to say.
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"Removes start menu icons when you use the Privacy Tool."
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Some of the Tools seem to work.
Cons
Contacted Customer Service in reference to icons that were removed from the Start Menu and received no answer.
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"Did not work with GData Antivirus in the same machine."
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Overall, one of the best PC Repair, Optimization, and Maintenance software around.
Lots of good features, centered around the maintenance of the Registry.Cons
Did not work with my GData Antivirus software. It conflicts during boot time, and windows logon, causing significant slowdown, and errors to occur.
Depending on your System Hardware and Software configuration, Registry Mechanic may or may not be for you.Summary
I used Registry Mechanic before on my old Windows XP System, and if I wrote a review back then, I would have given it 5 Stars.
So, I am disappointed that it did not work in my Vista 64 System. So I give it a meager 2.5 Rating - it may or may not work for you. -
"Do not buy."
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Nothing good to say about latest upgrade.
Cons
Do not buy Registry Mechanic. Have used it for several years. Latest upgrade went into my computer and removed all entries in System Restore and put the entries into Registry Mechanic. When I complained to PC Tools, they said they could not reverse it. Two supervisors told me there was nothing they could do. PC Tools refunded my subscription, but I received no apologies. Very poor customer service. I wrote to their office in California and received no response. How dare they change anything on my computer.
Summary
Do Not Buy. Poor customer service.
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"For 2 years, Registry Mechanic has done a good job."
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Working with the registry is a scary endeavor; altering it just a little can cause great dysfunction. The last 2 years I paid for my Registry Mechanic and many annoying issues on my computer like; missing dlls, pop-ups regarding issues with programs and slower function cleared up.
Cons
Having learned that Symantec now owns Registry Mechanic gives me a little concern. For years, I had used their antivirus and it did a good job but with their installation came many extras that ran as well. Some that I didn't need would run at startup. Those that ran in the background were using a lot of my memory. It became so cumbersome that I had to remove it.
Summary
At this time, I definitely recommend Registry Mechanic as part of your computer maintenance.
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"Very good tool to keep your computer tuned up."
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
Easy to use. Allows automatic scheduling of complicated (ling) task during off hour times. seems generally very thorough.
Cons
Doesn't fix all discovered errors. Interface could be better.
Summary
I have used this tool for about 3 years now. I am generally very happy. The user interface could be a bit better but it is not bad. The biggest issue I have with it is that in the options it allow you to create a restore point before it changes anything in the computer. That generally is a good thing. So if I do one process...say Clean my Registry...it creates a restore point. Good thing. Then if I go to another function such as defrag the registry, it wants to create another restore point even though I just created one. I know I can go into the options and turn it off but I would prefer if there was a switch on each process page asking me if I want to create a restore point and when was the last time I did one. Over all it is a minor inconvenience.
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"Fails to install"
Version: Registry Mechanic 11.0.277
Pros
None, the most recent version refuses to install
Cons
The installer starts, pops up the security dialog to get an admin password, then opens a sliver of a window and then does nothing. Have had no problems with previous versions but latest is a bust.
Summary
Cannot recommend
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