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RegCleaner
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Remove software´s registry entries |
FAQ
Keyboard shortcuts
Info for Experts
Introduction
With RegCleaner, you can easily remove obsolete registry entries from software
that you may have deleted ages ago.
What RegCleaner does ?
RegCleaner deletes registry entries.
No files nor DLLs are deleted.
Why to use RegCleaner ?
Because it's a good idea to keep the registry as clean as possible. Here
are some examples to help you to understand how RegCleaner can truly help
you:
1. Say you've accidentally destroyed a nice shareware program what has a
30-day trial period. Later on, when you notice that it's been destroyed,
you try reinstalling it, only to find out that you can't, because the program
thinks that you're just trying to get another 30 days. If you first remove
the program's registry entries, however, you may very well be able to reinstall
the software and recover your trial period again.
2. You've found that your favorite program is an older version, and you
want to download the latest whiz-bang version. The program, however, doesn't
provide any uninstall utility, so you simply destroy its files and cross
your fingers. But, as fate would have it, when you try to install the latest
version, you see a dialog box such as this:
"Please uninstall the old version of this program before attempting to run
this installation".
Great, now what?
Hang on, you simply remove the old program's registry entries with RegCleaner!
Now you can continue installing the newer program version that you wanted
to have originally (I'm using the word "programs", but most of these examples
will apply equally to games and other software as well.)
Note: Some programs register filetypes (such as: '.Txt'), so when you've
deleted the program, Windows reports an error when you try to run files
that are registered to that program. RegCleaner removes (when possible)
all of the registrations done by that program. Now when you try to run files
that were registered to it, Windows will bring up a dialog box and ask what
program you now want to use with this particular filetype. You can then
select a new association.
Note that in some cases, which programs have made particular filetype registrations
isn't written into the registry. In those cases, RegCleaner won't help,
but it's not RegCleaner's fault, it's simply the way the programs were written.
Very Important to know
If you are not 100% sure that you have the original disk(s) for all items
of software on your computer, then don't remove anything. In theory at least,
it's not dangerous if you remove registry entries of most software that
you may be using, since likely you'll just lose your settings and some options,
but there's always the risk that the software won't work at all any more
as well.
Also, if you see some 'product' or 'author' like '!"#WFDSf"!4e2e2', and
you know that it's in the software section by accident, DO NOT remove it
It�s most likely some (stupid) program�s (stupid) copy protection.
E.g. Re-Volt and F-Secure�s virusscanners do these.
Remove software´s registry entries
RegCleaner will search the whole registry and remove every entrie that
is created by the software you wish to remove.
Of course, it´s impossible to remove all the entries, but RegCleaner
removes all entries possible. The main theme is security, there´s
no risk whatsoever to use RegCleaner. That is, if you use it right.
And I would like to point out that if you somehow manage to
brake your computer with RegCleaner, Its not my fault.
Read the Disclaimer for more info.
(Note: You can't remove any Microsoft entries, since you would have to
be real computer guru to you know if an item was an intregal part of the
Windows Graphic Interface and if Windows could possibly operate without
it.)
StartUp list
Here´s listed every program that is started from the registry at the
same time as windows starts. These program can easily use
many percents of your computer´s memory and decrease performance.
Keep this list as empty as possible.
UnInstall menu
Here´s listed all the program that are available for uninstallation
through Windows.
You can access this list also from Control Panel > Add/Remove programs.
The main idea behind this feature is that you can remove the junk
from the Add/Remove programs list. Like if you have deleted
some program rather than really uninstalling it. It´s uninstal
stuff is still in that Add/Remove programs list. So with
RegCleaner you can remove them from there.
And you can also try to uninstall the programs in the list
with this feature, but it doesn´t always work. Use
the control panel instead.
FileTypes
Here´s listed every file type or file extension. If you E.g. have
tried some
program and it have registered some filetypes (That means that you
can access those files with a double click. I.e., you can view .Txt files
with notepad by double clicking such file).
If you have found that program useless and uninstalled it, but
some files are still marked like "Some programs some file".
With this feature of RegCleaner you can remove those unneeded file extensions.
New files
Try to click you Desktop with the right mouse button, select 'New'.
There a few files that you can create. Now, with RegCleaner you
can remove some filetypes from that list.
Note: E.g.. WinZip and Adobe Photoshop add their files ('Winzip file' and
'Adobe Photoshop image')
to that list automatically. If you remove them, they add them in there again.
Backups
Here´s the list of current backups.
Note: The backups ain´t removed even after you have restored them,
if you
want to delete some backups, you will have to delete them by clicking the
'Remove selected'
button. I feel it´s more safer this way.
Note 2: The backups of earlier RegCleaner versions Are Not compatible
with RegCleaner 3.x or newer.
Optimize Registry
This feature does basically the same as those expensive 'automatic'
registry cleaners. That is, this feature automatically removes
all kinds of junk from the registry. Corrupted data is
also removed from the registry.
This feature could also be called 'Clean up the Registry', but
'Optimize Registry' is shorter and sounds much better.
FAQ
Q: How do I remove the entries that I want to delete using RegCleaner?
A: Simply highlight those entries that you wish to delete (with your mouse
"select" key), and then click with your mouse on the "Remove Selected" button
in the lower right corner next to the "Exit" button. The entries you've
selected will automatically be deleted.
Q: Does the 'Optimize Registry' feature support backup?
A: No, there�s no need to.
Q: Does the 'Optimize Registry' work with every Operating System?
A: Yes, it works under Win95, 98, 98SE, NT4, 2000.
Q: Eventhou I have restored a backup it still is in the backup section,
why?
A: If you don�t need that backup again, then just delete it.
Q: Do I have to delete the old version of RegCleaner before I can install
a new one?
A: No. You could delete it, but there´s no need to.
Q: How do I uninstall RegCleaner?
A: Just delete it.
Q: Is 'Optimize Registry' safe to use?
A: Me and thousands of people have used it on very different kind
of computers and there haven´t been any mark of any harm caused
by it. But read the disclaimer, I´m not responsible if it causes any
harm.
Q: Is RegCleaner free?
A: Yes, 100% free.
Q: What´s the catch, why would you do hours and hours of work for
free?
A: RegCleaner as well as my other programs are like commercials about
my programming capabilities. My goal is to get good job after I graduate
(about 4 years to go), and I think this is a good way to get reputation.
And I have had a few job offers because of my programs.
Keyboard shortcuts
ctrl + s : Save the list as a text file
ctrl + q : Exit the program
ctrl + a : Select all items
ctrl + d : Select none
ctrl + i : Inverse selection
ctrl + f : Open the find dialog
F1 : Open this Readme
F2 : Open the old readme
F3 : Visit my homepage to check for a new version of RegCleaner
F4 : Show the about dialog
Info for Experts
You can view the contents of backup files by right clicking the backup you
want see.
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