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Old September 8th 09, 01:19 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
tina
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Default Registry Cleaners - Free Registry Repair Software

i see you are saying to never run a registry cleaner. i have an issue with
my laptop in which it will download microsoft updates but give an error on
why it cant install them. followed everything that can be done to load it
and was told it is a toshiba computer problem. i talked with toshiba and
they say that it is a registry glitch. of course i did try to run a registry
cleaner and it didnt fix the problem that i still have which is that this
laptop can not install any updates. i am at my whits end and now am paranoid
since i just got done running the registry cleaner (not that it worked)

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

Because they quite often offer up items for deletion that should NOT be
deleted, and relatively few users know the difference. Thus we regularly get
systems that somebody tried to "fix" or "tune-up" using a Registry Cleaner
(and usually additional utilities that are just as bad) only to make things
worse to the point of requiring a full reformat and reinstallation. Unless,
of course, the user happens to have a backup to resort to.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"rsayles" wrote in message
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Why do you suggest that a Registry Cleaner should not be used?

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

NEVER, EVER use a Registry Cleaner!!

NEVER!!!

EVER!!!

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

wrote in message
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Have you been having problems lately with your registry? There are
several reasons why windows registry errors occur. Common problems
include incomplete software application uninstalls, outdated data
entries and fragmented data. The resulting problems your computer will
show are slower performances, failure to execute common windows
applications and even the possibility of total system failure.
If you want to keep your registry in top notch you will have to make
use of registry software tools which can automatically cure your
windows registry. These programs come with default configurations
which allow them to fix the most common errors a computer will
encounter. This will ultimately improve the overall performance of
your computer.
It is also important to utilize a registry cleaner which can make
backups of your registry before it deletes the erroneous files. This
will allow you to restore any important registry files instantly if
the need be. You don't need to worry much about this as most registry
cleaners do just enough to restore your system to a good health and it
is rare that you will need to backup your registry....

Registry Repair: http://groups.google.com/group/regrepairsbv