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Registry Mechanic 3.0 for Windows
Hi:
I use Windows Me and know very little about the registry. I generally don't edit the registry at all. I downloaded a program called Registry Mechanic 3.0 which supposedly scans and fixes invalid and/or orphaned registry items and claims to make a backup of everything it alters. http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/ Since it was a free trial download, I cant seem to get further info from that site other than what's on that page above. 1) How safe is this utility to run on ME and simply "let it do its thing"? 2) How easy is it to uninstall after I get the system somewhat optimized ? 3) How easy is it to recover altered items from that backup? Thanks in advance: -Eli |
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Do a Google search on Registry Mechanic and see if there are any comments or
reviews. "Eli" wrote in message ... Hi: I use Windows Me and know very little about the registry. I generally don't edit the registry at all. I downloaded a program called Registry Mechanic 3.0 which supposedly scans and fixes invalid and/or orphaned registry items and claims to make a backup of everything it alters. http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/ Since it was a free trial download, I cant seem to get further info from that site other than what's on that page above. 1) How safe is this utility to run on ME and simply "let it do its thing"? 2) How easy is it to uninstall after I get the system somewhat optimized ? 3) How easy is it to recover altered items from that backup? Thanks in advance: -Eli |
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Hello Eli:
I happen to have the Registry Mechanic installed on my machine. Where safety is concerned, it is entirely in your hands, since you control what you want the program to do. To uninstall, you use Add/Remove Programs. I don't think you have full use of the program until you purchase it. Once you bought it, you wouldn't want to uninstall it, but merely refrain from using it more than you'ld need to. And you can easily recover deleted items from backup. One has to be careful in removing many of the 'discovered' items, because they may be tied in with other programs or functions, but they can be restored with the backup utility. To give you my personal assessment: I don't use this program, unless I absolutely have to, because there is a problem with the registry. It provides a certain, limited feeling of security for me, besides the ability to somewhat control the registry.. The rest is up to you. Harry, old and must move on. "Eli" wrote in message ... Hi: I use Windows Me and know very little about the registry. I generally don't edit the registry at all. I downloaded a program called Registry Mechanic 3.0 which supposedly scans and fixes invalid and/or orphaned registry items and claims to make a backup of everything it alters. http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/ Since it was a free trial download, I cant seem to get further info from that site other than what's on that page above. 1) How safe is this utility to run on ME and simply "let it do its thing"? 2) How easy is it to uninstall after I get the system somewhat optimized ? 3) How easy is it to recover altered items from that backup? Thanks in advance: -Eli |
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Eli,
(disclaimer: I have not used Reg Mech 3.0 and am not familiar with it) From what I could see on the page you referenced, Reg Mech doesn't do anything that jv16 Power Tools can't do and jv16 appears to be capable of a lot more......plus, you can still get the free version. I have used jv16 Power Tools for a number of years and never had a problem with it. Just my humble opinion, I could be wrong. Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents itself as a mild irritation and, yet, inflicts serious pain that is only relieved by the praises of those that recognize the underlying wit attributed solely to the one that first sowed the seeds of the crop that is being devoured by a single vermin incapable of tasting the subtle sweetness of creation. "Webster72n" wrote in message ... Hello Eli: I happen to have the Registry Mechanic installed on my machine. Where safety is concerned, it is entirely in your hands, since you control what you want the program to do. To uninstall, you use Add/Remove Programs. I don't think you have full use of the program until you purchase it. Once you bought it, you wouldn't want to uninstall it, but merely refrain from using it more than you'ld need to. And you can easily recover deleted items from backup. One has to be careful in removing many of the 'discovered' items, because they may be tied in with other programs or functions, but they can be restored with the backup utility. To give you my personal assessment: I don't use this program, unless I absolutely have to, because there is a problem with the registry. It provides a certain, limited feeling of security for me, besides the ability to somewhat control the registry.. The rest is up to you. Harry |
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Heirloom, what did you have for supper? If I had some of that, maybe I could understand your text a little better? Your jv16 Power Tools look fairly good firsthand, but you'ld have to pay for the program' don't you? How come you've waited so long to tell us? Harry, ...never mind. "heirloom" wrote in message ... Eli, (disclaimer: I have not used Reg Mech 3.0 and am not familiar with it) From what I could see on the page you referenced, Reg Mech doesn't do anything that jv16 Power Tools can't do and jv16 appears to be capable of a lot more......plus, you can still get the free version. I have used jv16 Power Tools for a number of years and never had a problem with it. Just my humble opinion, I could be wrong. Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents itself as a mild irritation and, yet, inflicts serious pain that is only relieved by the praises of those that recognize the underlying wit attributed solely to the one that first sowed the seeds of the crop that is being devoured by a single vermin incapable of tasting the subtle sweetness of creation. "Webster72n" wrote in message ... Hello Eli: I happen to have the Registry Mechanic installed on my machine. Where safety is concerned, it is entirely in your hands, since you control what you want the program to do. To uninstall, you use Add/Remove Programs. I don't think you have full use of the program until you purchase it. Once you bought it, you wouldn't want to uninstall it, but merely refrain from using it more than you'ld need to. And you can easily recover deleted items from backup. One has to be careful in removing many of the 'discovered' items, because they may be tied in with other programs or functions, but they can be restored with the backup utility. To give you my personal assessment: I don't use this program, unless I absolutely have to, because there is a problem with the registry. It provides a certain, limited feeling of security for me, besides the ability to somewhat control the registry.. The rest is up to you. Harry |
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...s+free+version
The new version is a $$$ app, the older free version (still an excellent proggy) is available from a number of sites.....see the above search results. Heirloom, old and my point exactly "Webster72n" wrote in message ... Heirloom, what did you have for supper? If I had some of that, maybe I could understand your text a little better? Your jv16 Power Tools look fairly good firsthand, but you'ld have to pay for the program' don't you? How come you've waited so long to tell us? Harry, ...never mind. "heirloom" wrote in message ... Eli, (disclaimer: I have not used Reg Mech 3.0 and am not familiar with it) From what I could see on the page you referenced, Reg Mech doesn't do anything that jv16 Power Tools can't do and jv16 appears to be capable of a lot more......plus, you can still get the free version. I have used jv16 Power Tools for a number of years and never had a problem with it. Just my humble opinion, I could be wrong. Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents itself as a mild irritation and, yet, inflicts serious pain that is only relieved by the praises of those that recognize the underlying wit attributed solely to the one that first sowed the seeds of the crop that is being devoured by a single vermin incapable of tasting the subtle sweetness of creation. "Webster72n" wrote in message ... Hello Eli: I happen to have the Registry Mechanic installed on my machine. Where safety is concerned, it is entirely in your hands, since you control what you want the program to do. To uninstall, you use Add/Remove Programs. I don't think you have full use of the program until you purchase it. Once you bought it, you wouldn't want to uninstall it, but merely refrain from using it more than you'ld need to. And you can easily recover deleted items from backup. One has to be careful in removing many of the 'discovered' items, because they may be tied in with other programs or functions, but they can be restored with the backup utility. To give you my personal assessment: I don't use this program, unless I absolutely have to, because there is a problem with the registry. It provides a certain, limited feeling of security for me, besides the ability to somewhat control the registry.. The rest is up to you. Harry |
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ROFL
Some people never learn. Joan heirloom wrote: Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents snip |
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VBG
-- Mike heirloom wrote: Eli, (disclaimer: I have not used Reg Mech 3.0 and am not familiar with it) From what I could see on the page you referenced, Reg Mech doesn't do anything that jv16 Power Tools can't do and jv16 appears to be capable of a lot more......plus, you can still get the free version. I have used jv16 Power Tools for a number of years and never had a problem with it. Just my humble opinion, I could be wrong. Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents itself as a mild irritation and, yet, inflicts serious pain that is only relieved by the praises of those that recognize the underlying wit attributed solely to the one that first sowed the seeds of the crop that is being devoured by a single vermin incapable of tasting the subtle sweetness of creation. |
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I wonder where he copied that from?? Texans don't talk funny like that.
They all drawl, wear bib overalls and eat fiery chili........with disastrous results, grin. Figgs "Joan Archer" wrote in message ... ROFL Some people never learn. Joan heirloom wrote: Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents snip |
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....and an LOL! from me - although I must ask which random phrase generator
he's using! -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mike M" wrote in message ... VBG -- Mike heirloom wrote: Eli, (disclaimer: I have not used Reg Mech 3.0 and am not familiar with it) From what I could see on the page you referenced, Reg Mech doesn't do anything that jv16 Power Tools can't do and jv16 appears to be capable of a lot more......plus, you can still get the free version. I have used jv16 Power Tools for a number of years and never had a problem with it. Just my humble opinion, I could be wrong. Heirloom, old and hates it when the winds of opportunity blow in the wrong direction, casting doubts on the effectiveness of rebuttal, aimed at the perpetrators of plagiarism in regard to insignificant matters of originality, when, even if the arrow strikes deep in the heart, it goes unfelt, leaving the true author haunted by the ramblings of an inadequate foe that presents itself as a mild irritation and, yet, inflicts serious pain that is only relieved by the praises of those that recognize the underlying wit attributed solely to the one that first sowed the seeds of the crop that is being devoured by a single vermin incapable of tasting the subtle sweetness of creation. |
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