Heirloom
Sun Dec 04 19:52:37 CST 2005
Rocky, you are way above my head on that one, but, glad you got it pinned
down!!!!
Harry, Reg Mech is a much different bird.......may still have feathers, but,
it ain't the same critter.
Heirloom, old and too tired for
more
"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:eFxfpcH%23FHA.160@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
> Oh Heirloom:
> We may be talking about two different birds of a kind.
> I was referring to the *Registry Mechanic*.
> If I could remember what went wrong in my case, I would have mentiomed it.
> Sorry about that, H..
>
> Harry.
>
>
>
> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@XXcox.net> wrote in message
> news:%23jFcT9G%23FHA.140@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Just out of curiosity, Harry.........what problem did you have? Was it
>> in
>> the "Analyze" stage or the "Issues?" If, as I suspect, it was with the
>> "Issues" (Reg stuff), did you not make a backup? I have been using this
> for
>> some time and have not yet had to use a restoral of a backup.....of
> course,
>> I don't let it clean everything in the "Analyze" stage, but, have
> everything
>> checked off in "Issues." I do scrutinize any issues found and if there
>> is
>> any question, you can click on the entry and open the item in Regedit for
>> further scrutiny.........one's policy should be "if you are not SURE,
>> don't."
>> Heirloom, old and really,
>> really, really, really tired
>>
>> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
>> news:e0ga8479FHA.4076@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >
>> > Loveembirds:
>> >
>> > Heirloom's advice is priceless. There is really not much to add, except
>> > for
>> > one thing: this particular piece of software is not recommendable
> because
>> > of
>> > inherent dangers, as H pointed out already and I speak from experience,
>> > since I've used it for quite some time myself (even though
> infrequently).
>> > Ultimately I ran into some problems with it and stopped using it.
>> > Your best advice: Hands Off!
>> >
>> > Harry.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@XXcox.net> wrote in message
>> > news:Oshl3c79FHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >> Anything that modifies the Registry, in any way, can be potentially
>> >> dangerous.......even more so for the "computer inept." For $30, I
> think
>> > you
>> >> could do better with some free apps. One that comes to mind is Crap
>> >> Cleaner, www.ccleaner.com . It does a nice job of finding 'Issues'
> with
>> > the
>> >> Registry, gives you the option of 'fixing' all items or individual
>> >> and,
>> > most
>> >> importantly, it backs up the changes. The back up is the most
> important
>> >> part...if something does go awry, you can recover through the backup.
>> >> There are a bazillion Registry 'cleaners' and 'enhancers'....some
> better
>> >> than others and some that are downright dangerous. You are wise to
>> >> investigate before investing money or time. I am sure there will be
>> >> other
>> >> suggestions, mine is just an opinion and everyone has one. I
>> >> recommend
>> > the
>> >> CC because of the simple user interface, its' efficiency, small size
> and
>> > it
>> >> has worked well for me.
>> >> Do some studying on the Registry (Google it), know how to backup the
>> >> Registry and how to restore it, open <regedit> from Start, Run and
>> >> just
>> > LOOK
>> >> around.....a lot can be learned from just studying the layout.
>> >>
http://www.winguides.com/article.php?id=1&guide=registry This is a
> good
>> >> place to start (it also advertises your Registry Mechanic).
>> >> The choice is up to you....just remember, all of the Registry apps
>> >> will
>> >> claim to be the best. See the following reviews:
>> >>
http://registry-repair-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
>> >>
>> >
>
http://registry-cleaner-software-reviews.adorons.com/registrycleaner/top_reviews.php
>> >> You will quickly see that each site differs on what is best.
>> >> Heirloom, old and walks
>> >> softly
>> >> in the Registry
>> >>
>> >> "Loveembirds" <Loveembirds@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:F1CF20A5-560F-4A39-96DB-1F4A66EDCC9F@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hey guys,
>> >> >
>> >> > Was poking around on the net a bit ago and just found this site with
>> > this
>> >> > download.
>> >> > link is below:
>> >> >
>> >> >
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/?ref=googleA
>> >> >
>> >> > Is this a good or bad idea, easy for a computer inept one, etc?
>> >> > input appreciated !
>> >> >
>> >> > Loveembirds
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
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