What is the best registry cleaner for Windows 7?

3 thoughts on “What is the best registry cleaner for Windows 7?”

1. soupfine says:

   January 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   You do not need a registry cleaner. They are snake oil and do not fix anything. The claims those types of programs make about why they are needed and what they do are total bs. They have the potential to really screw up a computer if they delete something that’s needed.

2. Julian Partington says:

   January 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   Exactly, Ccleaner 😀

3. pete l says:

   January 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   Unless your PC is misbehaving and you are sure it is a registry problem, you don’t need a registry cleaner. Many of them will cause you more problems that they fix.

   If you have a specific problem that you think you need to fix, update your question and we can try to help.

   If your PC is running ok but someone suggested it is is good idea to use a registry cleaner, leave it alone!

   ADDITIONAL

   If you dont have it already, downlownload Malwarebytes which is a free malware/spy cleaner from here

   http://www.malwarebytes.org/

   ….then print this out (below) and follow the instructions as it is likely your problem has been caused by some malware or virus.

   1.Start Windows in Safe Mode. Reboot the computer and begin tapping the "F8" key until the "Windows Advanced Options" menu appears. Select "Safe Mode No Networking" and press "Enter."

   2.2
   Run any antivirus software you have installed on your computer, followed by antispyware software. Ideally, you should have at least two antispyware programs, as some malicious items are detected by some products but not others.

   3.3
   Delete any viruses or spyware your software detected. Reboot. If the error messages disappear, you do not need to proceed further.

   4.4
   If the rundll32.exe problem persists, your Windows rundll32.exe file is corrupt. You must perform a Windows Repair Installation.

   5.5
   Repair Windows. Reboot the computer with the Windows CD in the CD drive. When prompted, press any key on the keyboard to boot from the CD.

   6.6
   Wait for the "Welcome to Setup" screen, which contains a list of options. Press "Enter" to select "Setup Windows XP." Do not press "R."

   7.7
   Select the Windows installation you want to repair from the list (C:\WINDOWS "Microsoft Windows …"). Press "R" to enter repair mode and "F8" to accept the Microsoft licensing agreement.

   8.8
   Windows will reinstall the operating system, including the corrupt rundll32.exe file. Your data and other files will not be affected.

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