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Happy Friday! Before we get started on the topic of Registry cleaners to find out if they really work, I would like to introduce to you a new site on CNET called Budget Tech. I don't know about you, but for me these days, money is tight and every dollar counts. So if you're like me and still sometimes have the urge to splurge a little on tech, check this site out. You can find CNET's favorite budget-minded news stories, videos, blogs, and forums, and product picks to help you make your dollar stretch farther and make some tech smart choices. Now on to the Registry cleaner topic. First, for those of you who are unfamiliar with what a Registry cleaner is, here is a quick definition from Wikipedia: "A Registry cleaner is a type of software utility designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system whose purpose is to remove redundant or unwanted items from the Windows Registry." While the definition of a Registry cleaner is pretty cut and dry, the main question posed by Clem and Kay, on if they really work, is highly debatable. As I read through all 176 comments in the discussion thread, I don't think I can come to conclusion as to whether they work or not. Many members claim they work great, and an equal number of folks say they don't do anything to help improve a PC performance, so I've taken it to the polls to see where we go with that. However, more importantly some people even warn that if you aren't careful using a Registry cleaner, you can do more harm to your system than good. Your Registry is the soul of your operating system, and if something gets deleted accidentally from there, even one thing, a whole lot of damage could be done. So if you are going to use a Registry cleaner, a good rule of thumb is to always back up your Registry first. And before blindly giving the OK to the Registry cleaner to remove entries, go over each item carefully, as some Registry cleaners are much more aggressive about clearing up the clutter than others. This week you'll find a lot of insightful posts by our members. If you are currently using or thinking of using a Registry cleaner, give this entire discussion a read as I'm sure it make you a better informed person. And for those of you who automatically think a Registry cleaner will solve all sluggish PC problems, you may want to consider some safer alternatives to perking up your sluggish PC. Here are some great tips from member waytron and Flatworm. I have a few selected answers for you to get the juices flowing on Reg cleaners, and when you get a chance, weigh in on this week's poll to let us know if Registry cleaners work for you. Thanks everyone! Oh, and for those fathers and grandfathers out there: happy Father's Day!
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- Lee
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I have Registry Cleaner version 4.0.1.547 that is a registered retail version which I paid $30 for. I use it fairly often and sometimes it gives me errors and I click fix and it does its cleaning. I have also downloaded the free version of RegCure and after running my paid Registry cleaner I run the RegCure Version 1.5.2 and it tells me I have 355 errors on my computer. What is up with this? The RegCure won't clean these errors unless I buy the Pro version. Is this their way of getting people to buy their product? If not, one of these programs is giving me false information. One says I have no errors, the other says I have 355 errors and I had better buy their product or my computer will crash. So who am I suppose to believe? 
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