free program that repairs XP registry

[noahwallach]

Hi,

Could somebody please recommend a nice, free program that repairs XP registry?

Cheers,

Noah

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

It's called a format & reinstall.

 

[Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]]

Free, yes. Nice, no. I haven't found a 3rd party registry cleaner that I
would trust on any of my PC's. But, if you must use one, create a System
Restore point before you install and run it.

 

[John John (MVP)]

What is it about your registry that is broken, what needs to be repaired?

John

 

[the_prophet]

there aren't any good free ones out there - it's a remarkably complicated
process, 'cleaning' the registry - but i've always sworn by Registry
Mechanic. it's a cheap purchase (20$), and i've been using it for several
years now. it's totally worth the money.

 

[Unknown]

Totally worth the money? Why? What good is it?

there aren't any good free ones out there - it's a remarkably complicated
process, 'cleaning' the registry - but i've always sworn by Registry
Mechanic. it's a cheap purchase (20$), and i've been using it for several
years now. it's totally worth the money.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,

Could somebody please recommend a nice, free program that repairs XP registry?

Cheers,

Noah

There's no such thing, free or otherwise. What makes you think your
registry even needs repairing?


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[Twayne]

Totally worth the money? Why? What good is it?
No, it's not a "remarkably complicated process". It's actually rather
straight forward; it's just a lot of details to have to know and nuances
to keep track of.

RM used to be OK; haven't seen it in quite awhile so it's use amongst
the machines I see at least is dwindling for whatever reason.

 

[Bill in Co.]

No, it's not a "remarkably complicated process".

Ignorance is bliss...

 

[the_prophet]

No, it's not a "remarkably complicated process". It's actually rather

straight forward; it's just a lot of details to have to know and nuances
to keep track of.

last time i checked, that's what i call complicated =)

RM used to be OK; haven't seen it in quite awhile so it's use amongst
the machines I see at least is dwindling for whatever reason.

yeah, not many other people use it, but i've never had a problem with it and
it picks up issues that other programs miss. of course, when it comes to
cleaner programs, you can take your pick - it's pretty much just whatever you
happen to use, since there's so many and the difference is minimal at best.

 

[HeyBub]

Hi,

Could somebody please recommend a nice, free program that repairs XP
registry?

When your car has a flat, you don't take it to a windshield replacement
shop.

What about your registry is broken?

I puzzled. If a registry was indeed "broken," how would one ever know?

 

[Frank-FL]

Hi,

Could somebody please recommend a nice, free program that repairs XP registry?

Cheers,

Noah

???Why is this question asked in some form or the other an a regular basis???