Need a GOOD Registry Fixer

[Shenan Stanley]

OK, I got RegSeeker and it found 525 instances of Photoshop
(remember, my other program found 963 instances).

1. I don't understand why the two programs differ in the number
instances. 2. RegSeeker allows me to highlight all the instances and
delete
them all at once. Can you see anything wrong with this if I have a
backup? 3. What would you suggest to back up my Registry with (I've had
more than one suggestion and was advised NOT to use regedit/export).

1. No idea. Does your other program still show that many? And how many are
in the replicated areas of the registry?

2. Anything wrong with it? It's your system - assuming you have a backup of
the fuill thing and follow common sense computing - the worst thing you
could do is blow away your system and have to restore the whole thing from
backup.

3. erunt

 

[Guest]

Hello,
I have not had a problem with the following two "registry cleaners". Not
"registry fixers".
JV16 Power Tools (free version) v1.3 and RegSeeker (free version) v1.45.
Set up manual listing and keep default settings for backup. Do not run any
registry cleaner in "auto mode".
JV16 Power Tools is more aggressive, I run this first and remove only items
that are from uninstalled programs. Then run RegSeeker.
I haved used both programs for the last 30 months (OS: Win98se, WinME and
WinXPHome).
I have setup my system to recover from my foolish actions.
1. Have installed "GoBack" on each system.
2. Have a second installed HD and use Acronis True Image to image first HD.
3. Have a external HD that I use to "clone" first drive. Clone is not
connected to system after cloning.
To date have not needed backups and system functions in the top 10% of
similar systems after running full test at PCPitstop. I run the PCPitStop
test every month after full maintenence.
Registry cleaners are not very good for solving problems.
Hope you solve your problem.

take care.
beamish.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I use CCleaner regularly - it hasn't solved my problem.

You mean that CCleaner won't remove the orphaned PhotoShop entries?


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[Bruce Chambers]

I understand the theory of baby steps. However, what is the harm in
deleting ALL Photoshop entries if I have at least one backup to go back to?

None. What I meant was limit CCleaner to removing only the
PhotoShop-specific issues, rather than simply turning it loose uypon the
entire registry.


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[Bert Kinney]

OK, I got RegSeeker and it found 525 instances of Photoshop
(remember, my other program found 963 instances).

This can depend on the search word. Search on Photoshop, and on Adobe.
Just be careful on other Adobe applications installed.

1. I don't understand why the two programs differ in the number
instances.

2. RegSeeker allows me to highlight all the instances and delete
them all at once. Can you see anything wrong with this if I have a
backup?

Not with a good backup in place.

3. What would you suggest to back up my Registry with (I've had more
than one suggestion and was advised NOT to use regedit/export).

Erunt will enable a registry restore from a non-bootable system.

 

[-Nisko-]

Yes, that's correct. I just this minute downloaded the latest version and
will try it out. Up until now, I have been using the default settings. I
can tell you that Photoshop was uninstalled using Add/Remove Programs.
Then, I used Adobe's instructions on how to uninstall it manually. I don't
know why I have 963 entries remaining in the Registry with the word
'Photoshop' still in them.

 

[-Nisko-]

OK, ran the latest version with default settings. Sam result - it didn't
remove the Photoshop entries. I am perplexed. I admit I haven't looked at
the Options yet.

 

[-Nisko-]

I use ERUNT daily when I boot. Also, I have it scheduled to run once a day
at a specified time. But, I have never used it to restore the Registry.
Please tell me: Is the Registry composed of what I see when I run Regedit -
or does it also include Documents and Settings? I have never been clear
about this. Thanks.....

 

[-Nisko-]

Adobe has not been able to help me on this problem of not being able to
install Photoshop CS2 on my PC. Is there anything else you can think of to
help me solve the problem if the source is not in the Registry?

 

[R. McCarty]

1.) Could you use Windows Installer Cleanup ? (.msi )
2.) Did you remove the C\Program Files\Common Files
folders for Photoshop. Usually, these become orphans.

 

[-Nisko-]

1.) Could you use Windows Installer Cleanup ? (.msi )

Not familiar with this app. Where do I get it and how do I use it?

2.) Did you remove the C\Program Files\Common Files
folders for Photoshop. Usually, these become orphans.

No, again. But I''ll take a look at it and let you know. Thanks.........

 

[-Nisko-]

Thank you all for sticking with me on this issue. I'm sure we'll solve it
together!!!

 

[R. McCarty]

For Applications using a Microsoft Installer package (.msi) you
can use this tool to remove what Windows remembers/knows
about the application.
The Microsoft KB article that describes it, found here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;290301

 

[-Nisko-]

1.) Could you use Windows Installer Cleanup ? (.msi )
2.) Did you remove the C\Program Files\Common Files
folders for Photoshop. Usually, these become orphans.

No reference to Photoshop there or under Adobe.

 

[-Nisko-]

1.) Could you use Windows Installer Cleanup ? (.msi )

OK, I downloaded the app. The instructions say to be careful. What do I do
next?

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Regedit is a registry editing tool. It allows you to view and edit the
registry.

No, the registry does not contain any system or data files.

The following article will give you a better understand of the registry.
Description of the Microsoft Windows registry:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/en-us

 

[-Nisko-]

1.) Could you use Windows Installer Cleanup ? (.msi )

Doesn't apply - Photoshop doesn't show up as one of the programs installed
using .msi.

2.) Did you remove the C\Program Files\Common Files
folders for Photoshop. Usually, these become orphans.

No Photoshop files found in that Folder.

 

[Guest]

I will repeat this post from Rhonda to remind Ken he's not practising the
Microsoft preaching:

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/article/registry_cleaner_why.htm

Excerpt:

Why should I clean my registry?
Over time, the Windows Registry can begin to contain information that's
no longer valid. Maybe you uninstalled an application without using the
Add or Remove Programs function in the Control Panel, or perhaps an
object or file in the registry got moved. Eventually this orphaned or
misplaced information accumulates and begins to clog your registry,
potentially slowing down your PC and causing error messages and system
crashes. You might also notice that your PC's startup process is slower
than it used to be. Cleaning your registry is the easiest way to help
avoid these common problems.

I'm beginning to think you should just ignore all the answers you get from
MVP's, because there are not getting you anywhere.

Thanks Ken. However, I have heard a number of times that extraneous entries
in the Registry can cause apps to become confused. In my case. I really
need/want Photoshop CS2 to work on my PC. It installs properly - but when I
try to open a *.psd (native to Photoshop) file, Photoshop sends me an error
message which says it cannot find the file.

Nisko, did you try the following?

Open command prompt and type (with the quotes, press Enter after each line):

"C:\Program Files\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe" /unregserver

"C:\Program Files\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe" /regserver

Replace "C:\Program Files\Photoshop" with the directory that you installed
Photoshop in.

 

[RoadRunner]

I agree with Ken , I have friends that cliam that they love the registry cleaners that they use but I also see many having problems with their computers later on , If you are going to use a registry cleaner ? Just make sure you back up big time
I will repeat this post from Rhonda to remind Ken he's not practising the
Microsoft preaching:

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/article/registry_cleaner_why.htm

Excerpt:

Why should I clean my registry?
Over time, the Windows Registry can begin to contain information that's
no longer valid. Maybe you uninstalled an application without using the
Add or Remove Programs function in the Control Panel, or perhaps an
object or file in the registry got moved. Eventually this orphaned or
misplaced information accumulates and begins to clog your registry,
potentially slowing down your PC and causing error messages and system
crashes. You might also notice that your PC's startup process is slower
than it used to be. Cleaning your registry is the easiest way to help
avoid these common problems.

I'm beginning to think you should just ignore all the answers you get from
MVP's, because there are not getting you anywhere.

Thanks Ken. However, I have heard a number of times that extraneous entries
in the Registry can cause apps to become confused. In my case. I really
need/want Photoshop CS2 to work on my PC. It installs properly - but when I
try to open a *.psd (native to Photoshop) file, Photoshop sends me an error
message which says it cannot find the file.

Nisko, did you try the following?

Open command prompt and type (with the quotes, press Enter after each line):

"C:\Program Files\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe" /unregserver

"C:\Program Files\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe" /regserver

Replace "C:\Program Files\Photoshop" with the directory that you installed
Photoshop in.