registry cleanup options?
I have a win 7 desktop that has slowed down. rather than do a nuke and pave, I am trying something else - I uninstalled most apps I can reinstall easily, then manually compared the files / folder from a new / clean install against this used install and deleted files that I know aren't needed.
I can go into the registry and see loads of entries for intuit, quickbooks, quicken, Silverlight, etc even though I uninstalled those and other apps.
I've run ccleaner and free registry cleaner. They don't seem to get those. Like loads of things like these:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Install
I can manually delete each of these keys, but it's delete, confirm then search again for Silverlight.
Is there a way to automate that / better registry cleaner?
I can go into the registry and see loads of entries for intuit, quickbooks, quicken, Silverlight, etc even though I uninstalled those and other apps.
I've run ccleaner and free registry cleaner. They don't seem to get those. Like loads of things like these:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Install
I can manually delete each of these keys, but it's delete, confirm then search again for Silverlight.
Is there a way to automate that / better registry cleaner?
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Most registry cleaners do more harm than good and it really doesn't speed things up.
stay a way from registry cleaners
what i would do is
-have a backup first
-do a factory restore of the pc, and reinstall your needed software + updates
or do a fresh install
what i would do is
-have a backup first
-do a factory restore of the pc, and reinstall your needed software + updates
or do a fresh install
Yes, I forgot to say that. There isn't a significant effect by removing left-over registry entries. You would have to remove say 10% of keys.
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if you want to learn how to use registry cleaners, by all means , go for it
but keep in mind - on auto setting - you don't know what they delete
if you want to solve quickly your problem, backup + install is the solution
but keep in mind - on auto setting - you don't know what they delete
if you want to solve quickly your problem, backup + install is the solution
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I fully agree with the advice not to use Registry Cleaners. In any event, old keys in the Registry are rarely the reason for a slow down.
Running Disk Cleanup is one of the best ways of cleaning up old and unnecessary system and non-system files.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/818-disk-cleanup-open-use.html
The reduction in space used on your hard disk should speed things up. I assume you have run antivirus and antimalware scans.
I fully agree with the advice not to use Registry Cleaners. In any event, old keys in the Registry are rarely the reason for a slow down.
Running Disk Cleanup is one of the best ways of cleaning up old and unnecessary system and non-system files.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/818-disk-cleanup-open-use.html
The reduction in space used on your hard disk should speed things up. I assume you have run antivirus and antimalware scans.
also - you can have lots of other causes :
corrupt OS :
-run a chkdsk
-run sfc - or a repair
bad hardware : run diags
overheating : install speddfan
etc...
corrupt OS :
-run a chkdsk
-run sfc - or a repair
bad hardware : run diags
overheating : install speddfan
etc...
thanks for the points.
Did any of the options above prove of particular benefit? Always good to get feedback...
Did any of the options above prove of particular benefit? Always good to get feedback...
after trying most things here with no / minimal improvement, creating a new user profile dramatically solved the slowness.
then it seems my comment was the closest :
also - you can have lots of other causes :
corrupt OS :
also - you can have lots of other causes :
corrupt OS :