Maintenance Software
Important Read First : BACKUP YOUR DATA , I would hate for you to lose all your data if something went wrong.
Products:
All the software was installed on Microsoft Windows XP Pro with SP2 installed and all patches.
I have also tested this Windows 2000 Pro, Windows XP Home.
* What is the Registry:
A central hierarchical database used in Microsoft Windows 9x, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, used to store information necessary to configure the system for one or more users, applications and hardware devices.
The Registry contains information that Windows continually references during operation, such as profiles for each user, the applications installed on the computer and the types of documents that each can create, property sheet settings for folders and application icons, what hardware exists on the system, and the ports that are being used.
The Registry replaces most of the text-based .ini files used in Windows 3.x and MS-DOS configuration files, such as the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys. Although the Registry is common to several Windows operating systems, there are some differences among them.
Registry data is stored in binary files.
Software:
* CCleaner Registry Tool and other Utilities
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Free for Home Users, Supported platforms: Windows 98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP , Vista and Windows 7.
* MV Regclean 5.9 Registry Tool
Click Here to Download. Really cleaned up the registery.
Free, Supported platforms: Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP, Vista and 2003 Server.
* AusLogic's Registry Defrag Tool
Click Here to Download. Defragment the registry. Percieved performance gains.
Free, Supported platforms: Windows 7/Vista/2008/XP/2003, 32-bit and 64-bit and dual-core CPU supported.
* PCTools Registry Mechanic
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Supported platforms: Windows® XP SP2 (32bit), Windows ®Vista SP1 (32/64 bit), Windows® 7 (32/64 bit).
This product has helped me out many times. It's great to run this product once a month to keep the registry in tip top shape. If you uninstall a application it is also a good time to run Registry Mechanic. Please click on link to see current price.
* Secunia Personal Software Inspector
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Supported Platforms: Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 - Service Pack 4, Windows XP - Service Pack 2 or later, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7.
This application is installed on your workstation and helps you keep track of applications that need to be updated.
* Bleachbit System Cleaner
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Supported Platforms: Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Also has support for Linux.
BleachBit quickly frees disk space, removes hidden junk, and easily guards your privacy. Erase cache, delete cookies, clear Internet history, remove unused localizations, shred logs, and delete temporary files. Designed for Linux and Windows systems, it wipes clean over 50 applications including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Flash, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Adobe Reader, APT, and more.
