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- Price: Free to try (First 6 sections repairing trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Date added: October 20, 2009
- Total Downloads: 9,026,710
- Downloads last week: 5,950
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 953 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on November 03, 2009
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 allows you to safely scan, clean, and repair registry problems with a few simple mouse clicks. 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.
What's new in this version:
- Performance monitoring technology provides options to improve start up and shut down times.
- System Monitor assesses your PC's start up and shut down performance, highlighting potential issues.
- Manage your services with a streamlined interface that gives you control over Windows services.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.1 stars out of 953 votes
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Version: Registry Mechanic 9.00.0114
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Pros: Very impressive registry cleaning tool. It works safely and very fast. So I am happy with results of its work: my system is more fast and stable now.
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http://www.softiger.com/registry_mechanic.htmCons: Nothing bad to say... May be a slow start of application...
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Version: Registry Mechanic 9.00.0114
Pros: clear, bright, easy to understand
Cons: missed items other 'freebies' found
Summary: Not worth paying for when you can 'donate' to another faster, more comprehensive type.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 9.00.0114
Pros: none to think of
Cons: will start creating errors everytime system starts up and it will delete needed files.
Summary: Look I see this all the time. people using a registry cleaner. This is a huge mistake! 1. Windows already cleans its own registry and does a very good job of it. 2. All registry cleaners end up eventually deleting necessary and needed files for your... read more >>
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Version: Registry Mechanic 9.00.0114
Pros: Cleans up posted errors and allows user to make the "ignore" choice.
Cons: You must be ready to accept auto withdrawls from your account. You should be aware of the consequences the registry entries have on your system and sholud make inquireies as to compatability before any actions are taken.
Summary: I liked the product and used it until the withdrawls made trouble in my account. Also, I have just purchased another product recommended by CNET called RegCure and am currently using this to solve any problems I have and there is a yearly renewal th... read more >>
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Version: Registry Mechanic 9.00.0114
"Gets rid of problems, but creates new ones when needed."
Pros: Easy to download, works well for almost a full day.
Cons: Creates problems when none are available - I proved that by running back-to-back scans. "All Repaired" first scan, 39 problems 2 minutes later after visiting only my email utility without any actual email action . Save your 40 bucks.
Summary: This product features lots of well-thought-out graphics and artwork. It actually looks
like it's a useful internet tool at first glance...but my computer performance has not
improved at all since I dropped this software into it - despite... read more >> - See all 61 user reviews Write review
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