automating regedit

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daniel_of_vienna

Dear All,

I just wondered, if there is a way, create an executable to remove all
registry entries (keys, classes,etc) according to a specific
word/program name.
I mean if I uninstall any a program, it leaves its entries in the
registry.... which grows and grows and grows.......

Thanks,
Daniel
 
daniel_of_vienna said:
Dear All,

I just wondered, if there is a way, create an executable to remove all
registry entries (keys, classes,etc) according to a specific
word/program name.
I mean if I uninstall any a program, it leaves its entries in the
registry.... which grows and grows and grows.......

Thanks,
Daniel
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A well-behaved uninstallation program will remove its entries
from the registry. Unfortunately many such programs are not
well-behaved. However, just because the registry keeps
growing does not means that it becomes slower. It does not.
This is the same myth as the one about the hard disk becoming
slower as it gets fuller. It doesn't either.

Some people use a registry cleaner for this sort of thing. It gives
them a deep sense of satisfaction but probably not much else -
few bother to measure the perceived improvement in speed.
Some get their registry wrecked permanently with these cleaners.
I suggest you leave it alone.
 
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