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Registry Cleaners

Discussion in 'Techno-Magic' started by Klorox, Dec 27, 2005.

  1. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    [​IMG] A few questions:

    1)How do these things work?

    2)Where can I get one (preferably free)?

    3)Which is best?

    4)Can I harm my system with one?

    I ask because I'd like to play IWD1, but ran into some problems a while ago. See this thread for details. TIA
     
    Klorox, Dec 27, 2005
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  2. Kitrax

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    I use a program called Registry Mechanic, and I highly recommend it. You have to pay for it though...

    Basically, they scan the endless codes for inconsistencies, known values added/changed by malware programs, and they can "Compact" the codes too.

    All in all, they are good programs to make your overall system performance faster and more stable. :thumb:

    And for question #4, no...generally you can't harm your system by using one of them. They exist to help and improve your system - not harm it. :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Dec 27, 2005
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    http://www.ccleaner.com/

    CCleaner is a freeware program that ive been using for a while now. It seems to do a good job...
     
    Celesialraven, Dec 27, 2005
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  4. Klorox

    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Well, I'll see if I can locate a copy of the one Kitrax reccommends, and I'll try the free one you have as well, CelestialRaven.

    My problem is still there after using Abexo Registry cleaner. When I try to uninstall IWD from my computer, I get an error reading:

    Unable to locate inatallation log file 'C:bad:Program Files\Black Isle\Icewind Dale\Uninst.isu.' Uninstallation will not continue.

    :(
     
    Klorox, Dec 27, 2005
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  5. Taza

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    To question #4 - YES. You can harm your system with a registry cleaner. With some very bad luck, you can break your system to the point where it needs a reformat.
     
    Taza, Dec 27, 2005
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  6. Klorox

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    I backed-up my system first. BTW, any suggestions on how to fix my Icewind Dale 1 problem?
     
    Klorox, Dec 27, 2005
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    Manually uninstall it.... no registry cleaner will help you with missing files. Delete all IWD installation stuff on your hard drive, then all references to it in the registry.
     
    Taluntain, Dec 28, 2005
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