Re: Best Registry Cleaner for vista
* OzBoy:
> MICHAEL;374457 Wrote:
>> * OzBoy:
>>> Bit lost here, thought the poster asked for a registry cleaner not
>>> whether they work or not and especially not for the flaming that
>> went
>>> on. Only been coming here for a couple of weeks and was very
>> surprised
>>> by the contents of this post. Thought the idea was to help
>> people????
>>> Confused.
>> Pointing out the possible dangers of registry cleaners
>> *is* helping the user.... and other users who may read the
>> posts. This debate comes up every time registry cleaners
>> are mentioned. I think a lot of the debate is a good thing-
>> it allows lurkers or others who may come across the posts later,
>> to see the good, the bad and the ugly of registry cleaners.
>> For the most part, I think using them are a bad idea... used only
>> as a last resort. They can be helpful, *if* you know what you
>> are deleting or "cleaning/fixing".... most average users have no idea.
>>
>> User beware, have backups, and be prepared to live and learn...
>> maybe a hard lesson. Then again, most of us have been there,
>> done that. Perhaps, it's his turn.
>>
>> At least now, the OP has received the various POV and can make
>> his own decision.... armed with a little more insight.
>>
>>
>> -Michael
> Hi Michael
>
> Understand exactly where you coming from but wouldn't it be best to
> have a thread titled "Are registry cleaners any good?" and then let
> people put there comments up. This thread is entitled best registry
> cleaner for windows and over 6 pages I think only 4 are mentioned.
>
> But I do understand what you mean just a little surprised at the some
> of the posts under this topic.....no doubt I will continue to be
> surprised as I get to know the site and it's members a little better.
>
> Cheers OzBoy
Since this is a very busy group, I think it works a bit better
to just address issues as they come up, instead of adding
random discussion topics.
Either way, I reckon there will alway be folks who have very
strong opinions and things can get heated at times... no biggie.
Registry cleaners *can* be dangerous, they *may* be helpful.
I wouldn't suggest people use them as part of routine maintenance.
But, they may be useful when trying to fix a specific problem.
I think for most users, CrapCleaner should be fine. It doesn't
"dig" too deep and prompts to make a backup.
Stick around, OZ. You might find there are actually some
helpful folks around here and quite a bit of good info.
I've been participating in this group since June 2006, and
I really believe I've gotten a great deal from this group.
Take care,
Michael