- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (First 6 sections repairing trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: September 23, 2009
- Total Downloads: 8,859,231
- Downloads last week: 7,428
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 924 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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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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. 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.
What's new in this version:
Version 8.0.0.907 includes new Plug-in architecture and tune-up your services - improve system performance.
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User reviews of Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
- Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 924 votes
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
Pros: Fair program, but I like ccleaner over the registry mechanic
Cons: Very poor customer support
Summary: Very poor customer support, very little update, you must pay for yearly update.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
"20% DISCOUNT COUPON found yesterday"
Pros: Most powerful registry cleaner I ever used. It is safe and very fast. And I found good discount for Registry Mechanic here:
http://www.softprice.net/registry_mechanic.shtmlCons: Nothing negative.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
"Easy to use register cleaner and repair"
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Can:t think of any.
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Had to wait for 64 bit version ... too long
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Version: Registry Mechanic 8.0.0.907
"It's protected my computers for years now."
Pros: It has allowed me to "play around" with my computer a little and it brings it back to normal after I've stuffed up.
I haven't used a great many, but this is definitely the best of the ones I have used over the last 13 years.Cons: Nothing bad to say.
Summary: Bottom line: If you intend on buying a Registry Cleaner, make sure you get one that won't ruin your registry.
This one will protect you. - See all 6 user reviews Write review
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