Registry Cleaner for Windows

By Sammsoft
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Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Although not feature-rich, this application quickly scans your computer for any Registry errors. Registry Cleaner's interface is visually appealing and very easy to use. Like other Registry cleaners, it scans for common Registry errors such as ActiveX objects, invalid application paths and file types, orphaned help files, obsolete program installations, and the Start menu and start-up list. The program allows you to fix located errors but, unfortunately, the trial version is limited to fixing 20 errors. If removing an object causes a system problem, you can restore the Registry from the backups the application creates. Although features such as defragmentation and trace removal aren't included, Registry Cleaner did locate numerous errors and quickly cleaned the few files it designated. Any user can try this application, although others can provide more complete functionality.

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Registry Cleaner for Windows

By Sammsoft
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GENERAL

Release: February 15, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me

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Total Downloads: 286,205

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2.8/5

73 User Votes

Didnt end up using it
RonG6July 25, 2011
Pros
have no idea if there are any good points
Cons
Either it wasnt really free or didnt load up, either way, I did not use it
Summary
Rahter than this I used Windows Registry Cleaner 2.5 (780K) seemed to work fine and actually was free. also available on CNET.
Over rated and over priced.
Zane77January 17, 2009
Pros
Registry Cleaner has an easy to use interface, fast scan, and scans in nine categories. It did a full scan and found 320 invalid registry entries in my computer.
Cons
The free trial will only repair 20 invalid registry entries. I will not pay for this program to repair the other 300 invalid registry entries. Try Glary Registry Repair it is free and will repair all registry errors.
Summary
Not Bad ... But!!
dr.debuggerNovember 2, 2008
Pros
Seemed pretty fast in scanning my registery. Only downloaded the trial version. Liked the ability to backup the registery, and would have liked it better if I knew were the backup was and if W/XP could find it if the system crashed.
Cons
Tried trial version, only fixes first twenty problems. Can't choose how to fix the problem. I should have a choice: new path, delete the key or ignore it. Can't buy software, only a licensed. No way am I paying $45.82 to use it for three years.
Summary
There are better products out there. This cleaner doesn't give you the control you need to make sure that your system is so clean you can use it anymore. I don't like the fact I'm not being informed of what the software is checking, why its being checked and how to correct the problem. I don't like the shotgun approach the software takes to clean the registry -- very dangerious -- and lastly, I think its WAY too expensive for the little affect it has (or any registry cleaner really) on the performance of my PC. Of couse, if the windows wasn't so dependant on databases to keep it functioning, we wouldn't need software like this at all.
stew1960July 2, 2008
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Does it work on XP?
es_jailMay 9, 2008
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TERRIBLE
d0ubiMay 8, 2008
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on vista this thing is horrible it slows down the computer and takes for ever to finish a scan not worth a download waste of time
Summary
FREE TRIAL = 10 issues (of thousands) can be fixed with demo.
April 19, 2008
Pros
Looks cool; and has helpful features.
Cons
I would prefer "FREE TO TRY" registry editors to let their software demo resolve all found issues, rather than just first ten, so I can evaluate the overall performance improvement and decide if I want to buy for continued use.
Summary
URGENT! TROJAN in this download
artgouletMarch 7, 2008
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URGENT! DO NOT DOWNLOAD<p>THIS DOWNLOAD CONTAINS A TROJAN, AS FLAGGED BY BOTH AVG AND NORTON ANTIVIRUS 2008. <p>I CAN'T FIND ANY 'CONTACT' INFO TO TELL CNET'S EDITORS.
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It won't cleam more then 20 problems
December 25, 2007
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I paid for the program . Ten i had to format computer,and can't get my registerd one back
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A waste of money
stevenho22December 17, 2007
Pros
The ease of use
Cons
Doesn't pick up on all the nasties lurking in your computer
Summary

Developer’s Description

Clean accumulated invalid Windows Registry entries.