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I'm glad to know that you think using a registry cleaner causes more problems than it solves. &nbsp;That's what I've been thinking. &nbsp;Thanks for the input. &nbsp;Happy Thanksgiving!
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I'm glad to know that you think using a registry cleaner causes more problems than it solves.  That's what I've been thinking.  Thanks for the input.  Happy Thanksgiving!

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In the EE Knowledgebase, there are conflicting opinions on the value of a registry cleaner. &nbsp;I have a mountain of programs installed. &nbsp;I do not wish to reformat and re-install tons of programs. &nbsp;Microsoft does not include a registry cleaner with Vista Ultimate. &nbsp;Is using a registry cleaner helpful with a 32-bit Vista Ultimate for someone who does install and un-install many programs? &nbsp;Does using a registry cleaner offer more benefits than risks in my case?<br />
PS. &nbsp;I have already reduced the number of programs that run at start up time.
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In the EE Knowledgebase, there are conflicting opinions on the value of a registry cleaner.  I have a mountain of programs installed.  I do not wish to reformat and re-install tons of programs.  Microsoft does not include a registry cleaner with Vista Ultimate.  Is using a registry cleaner helpful with a 32-bit Vista Ultimate for someone who does install and un-install many programs?  Does using a registry cleaner offer more benefits than risks in my case?
PS.  I have already reduced the number of programs that run at start up time.

Registry Cleaner value on a 32-bit Vista Ultimate

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This topic area includes legacy versions of Windows prior to Windows 2000: Windows 3/3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98, plus any other Windows-related versions including Windows Mobile.

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Windows Vista is an operating system created by Microsoft as the successor to Windows XP. It was intended for PCs, workstations and laptops, and shares the same code base as its successor, Windows 7. New features included an updated graphical user interface (GUI) and visual style dubbed Aero, a new search component called Windows Search, redesigned networking, audio, print and display subsystems, and new multimedia tools. Vista aimed to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and media between computers and devices. Windows Vista included version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, allowing software developers to write applications without traditional Windows APIs.