Registry / Temp File / System Cleaners

[degsy]

This thread is for Registry Cleaners. Free or Trial

[degsy]

http://www.acelogix.com/ 30 Day Trial ($29.95 US)

Ace Utilities - tools like Registry Cleaner, Disk Cleaner, Duplicate File Finder, Internet History Eraser, Startup Manager, etc



Ace Utilities is an award winning collection of tools to optimize and speedup your system performance. It contains utilities to clean registry, temporary files on your disks, erase your application and internet browser history, cache, cookies and more. You can control startup programs that load automatically with windows, find duplicate files, fix broken shortcuts and uninstall software. Other features include secure file deletion, shred recycle bin, disk space analysis, empty folder finder and more. read more... (http://www.acelogix.com/details.html)
Features

The most advanced registry cleaner to clean windows registry.

Clean unneeded junk, temp and obsolete files from your disks using disk cleaner.

Clean browser and application history, cache, temp files, cookies etc.

Control the applications that start automatically with Windows, using startup organizer.

Fix broken start menu and desktop shortcuts.

Remove true duplicate files.

Uninstall applications correctly.

Two modes - expert and normal.

User friendly, stable and safe.

Much more utilities...

Benefits


Optimize, speed up and cleanup your system.

Prevent application crashes.

Load windows faster.

Run applications smoothly.

Protect your privacy and security.

Regain disk space.

Block spyware, trojans, adware, etc that start with windows.

Fix certain application errors.

No need to spend too much time, do it ultra fast.

Understand your computer better.

Maintain your system like new.

Runs much more quickly than others in its class, very safe

[degsy]

http://www.toniarts.com/product_details.php?prod_id=1 (Free)

General info

EasyCleaner is a small program which searches Windows' registry for entries that are pointing nowhere. EasyCleaner also lets you delete all kinds of unnecessary files like temps, backups etc. You can search for duplicate files and you can view some intresting info about your disk space usage! You are also able to manage startup programs, invalid shortcuts and add/remove software list. ToniArts may not be held accountable in any way if EasyCleaner affects your computer in a negative way. List of some features:


Very nice interface!!
Finds invalid registry entries ----> deleting them speeds up your computer!! Finds duplicate files ----> deleting them will free disk space!!
Finds all unnecessary files like backups, temps etc. ----> deleting them will free disk space!!
Finds all invalid shortcuts ----> deleting them will free disk space and increase usability!!
Manage programs starting at Windows startup! ----> who knows, you might even catch a virus before it gets serious!!
Manage Windows' add/remove software listing!!
Easily remove Internet Explorer's temporary Internet files, history and cookies!!
Very user friendly!!
Shows some intresting info about your disk space usage.!
Very customizable.!
Multi-language support!!
Uses only little amount of recources while running!!
Huge help file which gives you every little detail about EasyCleaner!!
And much more...!

[degsy]

http://www.tweaknow.com/RegCleaner.html

The Registry is a heart and soul of any Windows system. It contains information that controls how your Windows appears and how it behaves. Most applications today use registry to store configuration and other important data. When you install an application, a new registry entries will be created. This entries will automatically be deleted when you uninstall the application. Unfortunately, it is not always work that way. Sometimes, you will find that some applications fail to remove their own registry entries. This entry will become obsolete.

After a long period, after installing and uninstalling a lot number of applications, your Windows registry will contain a large number of obsolete entries. This will significantly increase the registry size and thus will slowdown your computer, because Windows will need more time to load, search, and read data from registry.

To keep your computer in top performance, it is recommended to periodically clean your Windows registry.

Why using TweakNow RegCleaner?

Fast: using a high performance engine, TweakNow RegCleaner quickly scan your registry to find obsolete entries.
Accurate: using complex algorithm TweakNow RegCleaner accurately identify obsolete entries.
Secure: TweakNow RegCleaner automatically create backup file before deleting obsolete entries from your registry.
Flexible License: TweakNow RegCleaner available in two licenses, commercial and non commercial (free).
Just try it ! You find the TweakNow RegCleaner is the fastest and the most reliable registry cleaner program available today

[lufbra]

Degsy, have you ever tried that ToniArts Easy Cleaner?

Cos if I remember correctly, it has a tendancy to wipe out all the MS help files, been there, done that. :(

[degsy]

I haven't personally, but a Keith Evans has and it seemed to work for him.

[keith.evans]

Only cos I'm extremely careful with it! To be honest, I don't find Easy Cleaner or tweak this half as powerful as some of the others around. jv16 power tools is far better but I s'pose the ones you pay for are aren't they?

Cheers

[Rainbow32]

For XP this free one comes highly recommend. RegScrub XP.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2048.html

[LRI41]

Jv16 PowerTools

is perhaps the best ever Windows Registry maintenance tool. It's extremely smart and powerful in sniffing out and safely removing registry entries that are useless or broken. It blows the doors off even commercial tools like Norton's "WinDoctor," and is the best way I know to keep your Registry compact and error-free.
The Registry Tool
--Remove registry entries from software you thought you had removed long ago
--Modify and remove unneeded shell extensions
--Remove file types
--Uninstall or remove software from the Windows' Add/Remove software list
--Add or remove programs which automatically start with Windows
--Scan the registry for invalid entries
--Search the registry for any data with the registry finder
--Fix many common registry-based problems with the registry fixer
--Automatic backup feature
The File Tool
--Find duplicate, zero-length files, temp files and broken shortcuts easily
--Find and remove unused shared DLL files
--Extract information from executable files, MP3s and from images
--Mass rename files with the unique file renamer tool
--Change attributes of thousands of files with a single click
--Find and replace text within text files
--Combine files
--Encrypt files with Twofish, Blowfish, Rijndael, Skipjack, or Square encryption algorithms
--Securely wipe your sensitive data so it can never be restored
--Automatic backup feature


Free File: jv16 PowerTools
Download the ultimate tool for power-hungry PC users.
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Do you ever feel like you have absolutely no control over anything: not your life, your job, your girlfriend, or even your PC? Do you feel powerless as all you hold dear slips away like grains of sand through your fingers? Then now's a perfect time to download and try out jv16 PowerTools, the ultimate tool for any PC user who feels like a tool. Are problem apps automatically launching when Windows starts? Jv16 PowerTools can fix that. Are uninstalled programs still showing up in your Add/Remove control panel? Jv16 PowerTools can fix that, too. Discovered that your spouse is cheating on you and owes the IRS $6,000 in back taxes? You'll need a lawyer to fix that one. Jv16 PowerTools won't patch up a shaky relationship, but it sure can tweak your PC.

How do you use it?

Jv16 PowerTools is part registry editor, so when it asks you if you wish to back up and save your current registry, say yes. When you launch the program you'll be presented with a minimenu of tasks and options. You use the first four -- registry tool, file tool, temp file tool, and backup tool -- to run and manage your changes and, if need be, undo them.

· Registry tool

This tool might be our favorite. It manages and cleans out the Windows Registry. You access its functions from the top-most menu on the left, except for registry cleaning, which you find in the drop-down Tool menu. Many of these options are geared for experienced PC users, so you may need to read up on an option before you use it. · File tool

The file tool is a lot like the Windows file finder. It can find and locate files, locate only media files, back up files, and clear out Internet Explorer's cache, cookies, and history. ·

Temp File tool

This tool lets you limit how many megabytes are used up by the temp files that typically infest a system.

1.Select in the Directory window the drive or folder you wish to regularly clear out.

2 In the Files to Delete window, indicate the file type you wish to clean. Use * * for all files or *.jpg for JPEGs, *.mp3 for MP3s, and so on.
3. Click Add. The task will be added to the list at the bottom. You can then choose to execute, modify, or remove the entry.·

Backup tool

This tool lets you manage all those backups you should be making when you use jv16 PowerTool. You can restore, rename, and remove backups.

Here are some other options: ·

Access Control

Use this to stop miscreants from using jv16 PowerTools for evil. Select the user profile and tweak the permission settings. At the bottom are buttons to add, remove, or rename users. ·

Preferences

English not your first or best language? Use Preferences to change languages, tool menus, and keyboard shortcuts. ·

Internet Update

Update the program through something called the Internet. As the name suggests, you should probably be online to use this feature. ·

Switch User

This cool option lets you switch from power user to wimpy user. Note: Decline in self worth entirely dependent on user. ·

Exit

To leave. The act of going away or out. An opening that permits escape or release. To close the program.

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Version 1.3.0.195


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[degsy]

http://www.ccleaner.com/




CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimisation tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing it to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast! (normally taking less that a second to run) and Free. :)

Cleans the following:

Internet Explorer Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat.
Recycle Bin, Temporary files and Log files.
Recently opened URLs and files.
Third-party application temp files and recent file lists (MRUs).
Including: Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...
Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner to remove unused and old entries.
Including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more...
Backup for registry clean.
This software is completely Freeware and contains no Spyware or Adware.

[degsy]

XEN (http://www.x9000.net/)

WHAT IS XEN ?

Want to cleanup your hard drive of all the junk that builds up over time
and delete the trails that may lead people to who you are and what you
do online? With this tool, you can delete cached files, history, URLs,
cookies and so much more !

Xen cleans up more items then any other programs currently on the market,
is completely free and is very small in size, unlike other bloated
cleanup programs out there. Xen can remove your autocomplete history,
preventing anyone from seeing any terms you've typed into a search
engine's field. It removes temporary files, deletes your recent files,
registry history, media player history, findfile history, open/save history,
common temporary files and so much more ! It has one hell of a major
cleanup option which checks for hundreds of programs and deletes their
temporary files and recent history.

If this wasn't enough Xen can also backup and restore your drive, registry
key files and user profiles. If detected Xen will also backup your outlook
files, pgp keys, tiny firewall configs and my documents etc ! Xen can also
optimise your registry and will block hundreds of adware, dialers, spyware
and malware from running in internet explorer. All this and around 500 k !

With Xen comes 'Xenclean' and is useful to have starting up with your
computer or on demand and is only about 20k in size.

For the advanced users out there check out the
'Tweaking and Optimising' Windows document available from the website.


FEATURES OF XEN INCLUDE

- protects privacy and frees up disk space
- runs on win 95,98,98SE,ME,NT,2000 and XP
- cleans up more temporary files than any other cleanup program
- cleans up browser cache completely ! (even index.dat)
- cleans out cookie files completely ! (even index.dat)
- cleans up web history files completely ! (even history.dat)
- cleans up recent history
- cleans up literally 100's and 100's of different temporary files
- cleans up your history trails in windows and also in 100's of different programs
- cleans out registry entries and optimises registry
- cleans out hundreds of spyware that is out there and stops it from running
- cleans recycle bin
- cleans up utilising Microsoft Cleanup Manager automatically
- automates the cleaning of your Internet and system files at startup
- removes application debugging information
- removes temporary pc health files
- removes temporary setup files
- removes temp files left behind by windows
- scandisk and defrag options for startup
- backs up and restores your registry and keyfiles
- backs up and restores your root files
- backs up and restores your user profiles
- backs up your my documents
- backs up your outlook address book and data
- backs up your pgp keys if exist
- backs up drive completely to another drive
- backs up and restores your CMOS
- backs up and restores your master boot record
- automatically detects user profiles and utilises them, even in windows 9x
- utilises xentweak if installed on system to tweak hundreds of settings
- self sufficient and creates its own filesThis is a pretty powerfull program, just be very careful with it. :)

[degsy]

http://www.webroot.com/products/windowwasher/
Free Trial Available



Why do you need Window Washer?


Online activities can be traced through browser cache, cookies and history.
System and application software also store information that could compromise privacy.
Cleaning these files recovers hard disk space and speeds up system performance.
Here’s how Webroot Window Washer protects your privacy and improves PC performance


Simply, safely and easily wipe clean your online and offline tracks for complete privacy
Wash away excess useless files that clog your PC's hard drive
Shred function includes bleach to completely wipe out data
Free plug-ins instantly detect and clean up more than 60 popular programs
Custom wash cycles put you in control
Automatic cleaning saves you time

[degsy]

http://www.buttuglysoftware.com/

CleanCache 2.0 is a free (for 1 - 2 systems), very powerful Internet Explorer 6.0 and Windows 2000/XP cleaner.

CleanCache 2.0 will delete the following items:

Temporary Internet Files and index.dat
Internet Explorer History and index.dat
Internet Explorer Cookies (with selective save) and index.dat
Typed URLs (with selective save)
Internet Explorer Form AutoComplete (using either CleanCache 2.0 built in AutoComplete deletion or by using IE's built in function)
Recent Documents
Start Run History
Search History
Users Temporary Directory
Windows Temporary Directory
Root Temporary Directory
Registry MRUs
Recycle Bins
Clipboard
Windows Media Player
Word Pad
Create additives to delete user specified files/directories and registry entries
Secure file deletion using single, DoD and NSA wiping algorithms
Stealth mode

[Spider]

Spybot (http://www.cybertechhelp.com/download/file/spybot-search-and-destroy)
Advanced mode
Tools (button)
System Internals
Check

Quick and efficient.

[zack_rage]

this is a good disk cleaner try it!!!
Advanced Disk Cleaner is a program that will increase your free disk space and improve your computer's performance by finding and removing junk and temporary files.
It will search all your computer's hard disks for temporary files left behind by various applications and will present you a list of the junk files, thus allowing you to save a lot of disk space.

download it here http://www.innovative-sol.com/cleaner/index.htm :wave:

[zack_rage]

hi guys this is good cleaner


HDCleaner clears the fixed disk and removes unnecessary file garbage from all available drives. The most important groups of files, about BAK, CHK, GID, ~ * *, TMP, are before-configured already and need to be only selected. After the selection of the desired drives HDCleaner starts scanning and searches the data . Individual files can be included or excluded directly into the search procedure.

This program needs the Shell32.dll with at least version 4.71


functions

scanning temp for temporary data
look duplicate files
clean hard drive
internet explorer cache
and others
also it has functions for checking disk

give it a try sure it will be very useful

download it here :wave: http://majorgeeks.com/download1287.html


thanks cth

[FoxURA]

XEN is a dead link

[lufbra]

:)

[scorpsteals@gma]

Download registry cleaner's trial version from http://www.wintipz.com/top_10_windows_software.htm

[thug2kila]

http://www.tune-up.com/
Tune up utilities is a great program in my opinion.
Has a good looking interface and alot of useful feautures, and trust me this program is really good because I have probably used most of those tweaking/registry/system cleaner programs and this is the best

[zack_rage]

Dr. System 2.1 is a maintenance utility for windows 98 , ME and XP, designed to make common system maintenance tasks faster and easier.

Dr. System 2.1 operations are faster than regular system maintenance tasks because, Dr. System 2.1 runs the standard Microsoft Windows system utilities in a highly optimized environment. Because most other functions on your PC are disabled in this environment, there are fewer external applications writing to disk or using up your valuable system memory while these programs run.

Main Features Include -

(1). Perform Maintenance task like Temporary file cleaning, Defragmentation and disk error checking with ease and fast ( as it does all this when there is very little Disk I/O).
2). Schedule Maintenance tasks.
3). Automated Operation with no user interaction, option to shut down PC after completing jobs.
4). Detailed Log Viewer.
5). Easy to Use , Simple GUI ,
6). Comes with Mr. Clean a Safe Temporary File Cleaner with Click and Go ease nothing to configure, works in safe mode without any configuration


try this nice one added features are usable


http://www.simtel.net/product.download.mirrors.php?id=78457

[The Dude]

I cant believe no one has mentioned REG SEEKER (http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm)

Version 1.45 has been released and man it found 20 useless keys that 1.35 didnt find,plus it now offers a list of INVALID ADD/REMOVE ENTRIES (Which i had 13)......and a few more lists.........

I definetly recommend this for someone who wants THE BEST REG CLEANER!!!!!!!
1st time i ever ran this,IT REMOVED OVER 800 KEYS!! (That was 1.35)


REG SEEKER!!!!!!!

[bluntafiedOC]

I highly recommend Stompsoft Registry Repair.

http://www.stompsoft.com/registry-repair.html

[HenryVI]

Ummmmm, CleanUp (http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/download.html) anyone? (I've seen it mostly used when removing virii, but a great program IMHO)

Covers your tracks on the Internet. CleanUp! deletes traces of you Internet activity that get stored on your hard disk. These things include:


Browser cache
Browser History
Cookies
Bookmarks and Favorites. Deletion of these is optional and disabled by default.
Supports all popular browsers. CleanUp! provides full support for the three most popular browsers used under Windows: Internet Explorer (versions 1.x-6.x), Netscape Navigator/Communicator (versions 1.x-6.x), Mozilla (1.x), Firefox (1.x) and Opera (versions 2.x-6.x).

Supports all popular newsreaders. Newsreaders including Microsoft Internet Mail and News, Outlook and Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator and Operas newsreader are all supported. CleanUp! optionally empties the newsgroup caches for each of these and can, also optionally, remove all subscriptions to newsgroups.

Removes Windows files tracking your use of the computer. This includes things such as removing "MRU lists" (storing a list of your Most Recently Used files) for various applications, emptying the Recent Documents folder, deleting entries from the Run and Find Computer dialogs, emptying Recycle Bins, emptying temporary folders, removing some unneeded registry entries, optionally resetting the high scores for Windows games, and more.

Supports other applications too. Almost all Windows applications store information on your hard disk about your use of the program - even if this is as minor as an MRU list. CleanUp! includes support for a variety of commonly used Windows applications.

Runs on 32-bit Windows. The same version of CleanUp! runs on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003 Server.

Future proofed. What does this mean? By supporting user-defined (i.e. custom) directories and file specifications, CleanUp! 3.0 (and later) will be able to handle cleaning up of temporary files created by newer browsers and Windows applications.

Secure file deletion. You can optionally choose to "Wipe Clean" files as they are deleted. This takes a little longer but instructs CleanUp! to overwrite the files several times before deleting them. This makes it almost impossible to recover those files from the hard disk using even the most advanced data recovery techniques, ensuring you the greatest degree of privacy.

Free. That's right, you can keep on using this program and it won't expire. You are offered the chance to register CleanUp! and pay a price you think it is worth. Think of this payment as a tip - so please contribute something. This payment will help with the continued development of CleanUp! and allow me to make a living. This payment can be as low as $5 or as high as you wish. If you find CleanUp! useful and continue to use it, please register. See below (http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/#register) for details.

Fast. Remove hundreds, even thousands of files and free up many megabytes, and sometimes gigabytes of disk space all in a matter of minutes.

Simplicity. A clean, simple interface - designed for novices, with an Options dialog allowing some flexibility for more experienced users.

Privacy information. There is no spy-ware contained in this program. We do not monitor your actions or e-mail. When you register (http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/#register) this program, we will not give your e-mail address or personal details to anyone.

This program is so simple to use, you'll be cleaning up your hard drive and protecting your privacy all in a matter of minutes!

[satyr]

Well as far as removing old and/or orphaned registry keys/entires; this surely doesn't affect overall system's performance (neither any registry operation's performance), since the registry querying (and writing) is not a linear process, although it is true that they make registry hive-files (and their respective backups) unnecessarily bigger.


P.S., If maybe anyone would like to; for more details on the subject see my home-site, the articles.html (http://users.volja.net/tayiper/other/articles.html) page, the "REGISTRY-CLEANING SOFTWARE MYTH EXPOSED" section (and possibly also the "preface" test on hints.html (http://users.volja.net/tayiper/hints.html) page)


/EDIT: Although as also stated on my home-site (the "articles.html" page), I do use one "registry cleaner". But I rather call it a "registry maintainance" program. It's called Registry First Aid (or shortly "Reg1Aid"), from KsL Software, published by RoseCitySoftware.


The most important is that doesn't "clean" registry automatically, but simply scans registry for orphaned invalid/orphaned data, and after that it then scans hard-disk for possible solutions, and only offers the best one, i.e. so you still need to decide for yourself what to remove and what not.


It offers this options after the completed scan:

"Fix entry" (to the value that you choose manually)
"Leave entry without change"
"Delete entry"
"Cut Invalid Substring" (for more complicated values, for instance values with more than one path)


It really is a powerful and reliable program and you can download it here: http://www.RoseCitySoftware.com/Reg1Aid. However, it's a SHAREWARE or paid-for program, i.e. it's not a FREEWARE program.


greetings all, satyr

[IamOne]

Do you include system and hidden files

[Inhuman]

http://www.iolo.com/sm/ads/landing/index.cfm?pid=445F2C56-41B2-449B-8E15-F880DD92137D

I used this before i reformated my computer

[The Dude]

XEN is a dead linkhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com/mrx9000/downloads/xen.zip

[misterbadnback]

Yeah Regseeker is the one I have used from the start. It is easy to use and I have found that you can delete everything it finds with no problems. Others you have to be very careful of what you delete but not with Regseeker.

[The Dude]

Anyone tried XEN yet??

[Morfeasss]

A nice little registry cleaner (1,63MB).

Just be very careful with what it finds (there could be wrong findings), if you don't recognise an entry or you are uncertain, just untick it and leave it as it is.

[EDIT]:According to new information posted here (http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143668) the link is removed and recommended NOT to download.

Key Features

*Safely scan your entire Windows registry for invalid or obsolete information
*A simple, user-friendly interface with which you can safely repair invalid entries in your Windows Registry
*Make your computer faster by cleaning your Windows registry
*Improve your Windows PC’s overall performance and stability
*Find Windows Registry keys left over from deleted files or uninstalled applications
*The automatic backup creation of the repaired registry entries
*100% Spyware FREE, NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses

Eusing Free Registry Cleaner will clean up your Registry by finding

*Missing Shared Dlls
*Unused File Extension
*Invalide ActiveX
*Invalid Help Files
*Invalid Paths
*Sound and App Events
*Obsolete start menu order
*Invalid Fonts
*Invalid application paths
*Invalid startup programs
*Invalid custom controls
*Missing ShortCut reference
*Obsolete Software Key
*Invalid Installer Refrence
*Missing File and Folder
*And Much More...

[BuffaloBoy]

So overall, which is the best cleaner here?

Here is a small program to use too!
BeClean
http://boozet.xepher.net/beclean/index.htm

[BuffaloBoy]

So which one is the best?

[lufbra]

Yeah, is there a report or anything anywhere that shows test results of such programs?

[The Dude]

I would say that DISK CLEANER (www.diskcleaner.nl) is the best (And not just cause I happen to love it......It truly is!!)

Good luck :)

[lufbra]

Everybody who uses a certain program could say it's the best, but that doesn't answer the question above. What test did you do to determine it to be the best, what other programs did you try, and what did you do to test them all?

[Cstrikedish]

I used 4Diskclean Gold to fix my Windows registry errors, delete unnecessary files and temporary folders, repair system, prevent errors, delete duplicate files, erase all internet tracks (browser cache, history, and cookies), block spyware and adware computer pests, graphically analyze disk space usage, auto clean internet cache on browser exit, and speed up boot time...

http://www.qweas.com/download/system/disk_tools/4diskclean_gold.htm

Read more key features and learn to how to use this program.:rotflmao:

[Tom]

Odd to post in such an old thread. Do you receive any financial benefit if someone clicks on that link Cstrikedish, or if someone downloads that software from that web page link?

[Cstrikedish]

No, I can't. I only want to introduce a useful site that I used to everyone. Nowadays, so much virus, spyware, adware and other malware in the Internet. People need to get some harmless resources about every kind of site online. I don't think that is wrong to share nice resources with everyone. Trust me please!

[CoolasIce]

Too much information if there ever was!
Hasn't a magazine or site done a comparison test on some of these?
Narrowing these down to the top 3 would be very helpful!

[renegade600]

Too much information if there ever was!
Hasn't a magazine or site done a comparison test on some of these?
Narrowing these down to the top 3 would be very helpful!

its all opinions so theres no true top 3. As far as a magazine that had a comparison, its done every year in several magazine. You can find them by typing the one you are interested in into google with the word review and do a little research yourself. You can also go to download.com and search for the one you are interested in and read their user/editor reviews.

[gmh1977]

It think for Windows XP. The best optimizer and registry cleaner bundle is XP repair Pro. Its finds duplicate files, cleans the registry, fixes errors and defrags. Very cool toy. It give me pre-warning when my system is getting slow in a hazardous condition. Also rated one of the best downloads by download.com and tucows.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/fix-computer-problems.html

[CoolasIce]

I downloaded and tried http://www.nkprods.com/ncleaner/ registry cleaner. It looks good to me. It can clean a wide variety of files---that could be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
Maybe some of the computer whizzes here can evaluate it a post their findings.

[Cstrikedish]

I know the Registry Mechanic is a great tool for cleaning up Registry to improve system's performance, but I need to cost $29.95 to buy. Now I use Wise Registry Cleaner which scans the Windows registry and finds incorrect or obsolete information in the registry and for free！！！:rotflmao:

[misterbadnback]

How about a Registry defragmenter. I use NTREGOPT and it does a great job! Just run it like you do windows defrag and that's all there is to it.
There also is ERUNT which is a registry backup.
http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/

[Jill]

I adore this, also the guys who wrote it; entirely configurable and also educational, and with warpspeed engine....and safe! They also offer a Pro version.

http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html?Str=download

[DarthVid]

Some time ago I tried downloading Easy Cleaner form some fake Tony Arts webpage that requiered you to either subscribe or pay for it. I found this other which is the real official Tony Arts where you can download his Easy Cleaner for free.
Don't know what's the story but here it is.

http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm