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System slow
I and most other MVP's that I know believe that Registry modifications of any type are probably best done manually, very carefully, with a thorough knowledge of what's installed on your FWIW, the second question I usually ask clients with machine problems is whether they've used a Registry Cleaner recently.

OK MVP's if not NSW then what?
New in version 3.0 - new program innterface; - new smart path finding algorithm - for example if a registry key refers to nonexistant file "c:\program files\shared\fastlink.dll" .... Have you tried any of the registry cleaner type utilities? Maybe they can repair it. "Bombart" <bomb...@hotmail.com> wrote in message

registry cleaner help needed
Boot to a command prompt only and type in the following: scanreg /opt /fix This will optimize and repair the registry for you. Hi, in the July issue of WE COMPUTE the following article in the "Cheap Tricks" section appeared: Despite various programs that claim to clean up the registry, the following method is

Get rid of Word 2000 file type registration
I did not know that if you used the registry cleaner that it could affect your ability to install windows updates. customized user settings for your Microsoft Office programs. 1. Close all the applications. 2. Click on Start->Run, type in REGEDIT and click on OK. 3. Locate and select the following registry

Disable startup items
I tried the suggestion and the program doesn't show in the list... Is there any type of program that can correct all of these at once? Or should I buy one of those registry cleaner things? HELP!!!!!! "Al S." wrote: "Rey Santos" wrote: See if this help: Some applications in Add/Remove Programs list are missing

Unable to delete some programs from Control Panel
"Alias" wrote: "Edward W. Thompson" <thomed...@btopenworld.com> wrote The registry may grow significantly if you add and install programs and don't For just the registry cleaner from the tools do and internet search for RegCleaner. }:~) -- There are three types of people in computing, those that can count and

help with ICQ
2nd in your run box type in prefetch click ok, press ctrl+a key at the same time, then press delete key and click yes, this will eliminate the programs in prefetch that 4th get you a good registry cleaner, http://www.ccleaner.com/ is a good freebie. Get you a good spyware detection spbot and adaware se are good

registry cleaner
CCleaner's main strength, and the only reason I use it, lies in its usefulness for cleaning up unused temporary files from the hard drive; as a registry "cleaner," it's not significantly better or worse than any other snake oil product of the same type. What I truly don't understand, in this day and age,

Word 2002 File Name window no longer displays file names.
Dan DeStefano ddestefanoATwinmarcompaniesDOTcom microsoft public windowsxp general if you have a registry cleaner program such as norton windoctor, are prompted to remove the program from the list after trying and failing to uninstall it, if not then do the following: open registry editor - start, run and type

troubleshooting
You know there is a reason these type of applications come and go like frogs and it is not because of the weather. It is because they "can" be damaging. I went ahead and let it delete them all, and the os survived :) I've downloaded every freeware registry cleaner I can find. But I don't know what else might be

Registry and Spyware Cleaner (Free Download)
... delete a program, go start - search - type in MusicMatch, MUSICMATCH, mmjb, etc. to get all remaining folders/files out, esp. program folders out. Get a good registry cleaner and clean out any remaining orphaned registry files (again do a System Restore point/registry back up before) Doing the above should help

Registry Cleaner x64 compatible and freeware
Try this: Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator Type the following command and press "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Also, may I have the link for the "Free Registry Cleaner" program you use? -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows

Software recommendation Wanted
There are many registry cleaners available for download on the internet, and they are what you will need to clean out your system. The top rated cleaner that I personally is able to provide a free scan, and will reveal to you whether there are any problems on your computer, how many and what type of errors they are

Registry cleaner
This program helps you maintain a cleaner computer and a cleaner registry. The product is intelligent enough to indicate the programs that have been already It monitors the keyboard as you type and checks for spelling errors on the fly. No development or integration is needed. Just install QuickSpell and all of

Which Registry Cleaner?
(Oh, and also, what if they screw up the registry?) There are no good registry cleaners. I strongly recommend that you stay away from all of them. Registry cleaning programs are *all* snake oil. Cleaning of the registry isn't needed and is dangerous. Leave the registry alone and don't use any registry cleaner.

'Registry Booster' software by "Uniblue" - is it safe to use ...
Did you use some registry cleaner? What anti-spyware/anti-virus tools are on the system? It sounds like some bad software accidentally locked down HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT too far. I believe this needs to be a priority at MS, because this is not just a few users experiencing these types of UAC issues.

Latest version of Zone Alarm..
Word 2000 is not listed in Add/Remove programs, although it does have MS Works installed. I had suspected that it was in fact a watered down Word, but I've never seen it listed as much. I searched the registry for Word 2000 and removed the only reference. I've not run the registry cleaner though. "Bob Buckland ?

Registry
This is a registry problem caused by a Registry Cleaner (Usually) . The following fix will require you to edit your registry. First Click Start > Run then type regedit. Then click Registry > Export Registry File... Call it say Reg and save it to your Desk top. This action will create an Icon on your desk top that

NewestShareware.com Issue #55
I just installed Norton Utilities 3.0, and among its capabilities is a Registry cleaner. It goes through its thing when installed. And it suggested that I let it clean my Registry. The program is definitely worth the money. I'd recommend it. ZD now rates it as the best of its type, outrunning its competitors.

Registry Cleaner?
I found only one instance of this key in the registry, which I deleted. -----Original Message----- What type of registry cleaner are you using? When I open "Add/remove Programs" in Control Panel there are no programs listed. I am having problems with SBC Yahoo and they suggested that I uninstall all of the SBC