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Has anybody used this before? I tried the free version, but it will only fix 15 issues and then you must buy the full version. Is this worth paying for?
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No, don't use any of that crap!
So-called registry "optimisers" typically do more harm than good, and a lot of them contain spyware.
I have see this Uniblue RegistryBooster on customers' computers before and I always just remove it along with all the other junk.
So-called registry "optimisers" typically do more harm than good, and a lot of them contain spyware.
I have see this Uniblue RegistryBooster on customers' computers before and I always just remove it along with all the other junk.
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Is there anything I can do that myself, that this program supposedly does to optimize performance.
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There is tons of stuff you can do yourself. My professional advice is to stay away from the Windows registry unless you're trying to resolve a specific problem (such as stubborn malware, software that won't install or uninstall, etc).
What is your purpose for needing to optimise registry performance? Do you just need to make your computer faster?
Here are my basic, quick and dirty steps to get your machine running smoothly. Windows XP is assumed here.
- Run msconfig and kill everything which starts up with Windows (leave antivirus and any vendor-specific apps that might be needed such as for hotkeys, temp sensors, printers, etc). If you need help figuring out what to disable, send me a list of your startup entries and I'll help you decipher it.
- Turn off the XP "eye candy". While not as resource-hoggish as Vista's effects, you will see a noticeable speed increase when the theme is set back to Windows Classic. Just go into the System control panel applet and to the Advanced tab, then click Settings under the Performance category. Choose the option optimised for performance.
- Set your page file to a fixed size or just disable it completely. I say if you have more than 2GB of RAM and never come close to using it, just disable it altogether... that's how I ran mine even when I only had 1.5GB. If you have a small amount of RAM or constantly fill it up, just set your page file to a fixed size of, say, 2000mb, or 1500mb or something like that. There are always mixed opinions about page file sizes, but I find it the size doesn't really matter too much. This is also located in the same dialog box as the above performance settings - just go to the Advanced tab and click the Change button.
- Disable System Restore. It creates lots of overhead and just backs up the viruses and spyware anyway.
- Clean up those temp files - Start>Run and type %temp% - and delete the contents. Then, Start>Run and type temp and delete the contents. I also recommend two free apps called DustBuster and CCleaner (just google them).
- Uninstall any toolbars and other dumb stuff that clogs up your web browser.
- Use Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and/or Opera for your Web browser. IE sucks hardcore (just run the ACID3 test and compare results). You also won't get the spyware in the other browsers, especially if you use something like AdBlock Plus.
- Defrag your HDD(s). I recommend a small free app called JKDefrag. Just google it or you can find it on the Hiren's disc.
There's a lot I'm leaving out but that should get you started. You gave me a good idea - I think I'm going to start a how-to for Windows XP performance.
Just let me know if you have any questions.
What is your purpose for needing to optimise registry performance? Do you just need to make your computer faster?
Here are my basic, quick and dirty steps to get your machine running smoothly. Windows XP is assumed here.
- Run msconfig and kill everything which starts up with Windows (leave antivirus and any vendor-specific apps that might be needed such as for hotkeys, temp sensors, printers, etc). If you need help figuring out what to disable, send me a list of your startup entries and I'll help you decipher it.
- Turn off the XP "eye candy". While not as resource-hoggish as Vista's effects, you will see a noticeable speed increase when the theme is set back to Windows Classic. Just go into the System control panel applet and to the Advanced tab, then click Settings under the Performance category. Choose the option optimised for performance.
- Set your page file to a fixed size or just disable it completely. I say if you have more than 2GB of RAM and never come close to using it, just disable it altogether... that's how I ran mine even when I only had 1.5GB. If you have a small amount of RAM or constantly fill it up, just set your page file to a fixed size of, say, 2000mb, or 1500mb or something like that. There are always mixed opinions about page file sizes, but I find it the size doesn't really matter too much. This is also located in the same dialog box as the above performance settings - just go to the Advanced tab and click the Change button.
- Disable System Restore. It creates lots of overhead and just backs up the viruses and spyware anyway.
- Clean up those temp files - Start>Run and type %temp% - and delete the contents. Then, Start>Run and type temp and delete the contents. I also recommend two free apps called DustBuster and CCleaner (just google them).
- Uninstall any toolbars and other dumb stuff that clogs up your web browser.
- Use Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and/or Opera for your Web browser. IE sucks hardcore (just run the ACID3 test and compare results). You also won't get the spyware in the other browsers, especially if you use something like AdBlock Plus.
- Defrag your HDD(s). I recommend a small free app called JKDefrag. Just google it or you can find it on the Hiren's disc.
There's a lot I'm leaving out but that should get you started. You gave me a good idea - I think I'm going to start a how-to for Windows XP performance.
Just let me know if you have any questions.
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I've heard the argument that some pages can't be accessed in Firefox...mostly Microsoft stuff, but there is a patch for that. You can also get Noscript, which I swear by. I've run a registry cleaner in the distant past, only cleaning duplicate files, but it didn't make one bit of difference.
Maybe we can get all the geeks to make some nice how-to's for XP, Vista, 7, and perhaps Hackintosh or a couple popular Linux distros.
Maybe we can get all the geeks to make some nice how-to's for XP, Vista, 7, and perhaps Hackintosh or a couple popular Linux distros.
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Just wondering how is the JKDefrag better than using the defrag button under properties>tools on my harddrive?
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I use RegistryFix --- in its early version SpyBot would see it as malware, however, since the company has now registered its product, this is not the case anymore -
Piriform also has 2 good programs out, both free - Defraggler(defrag program) and CCleaner(disk cleanup and reg fix)
Piriform also has 2 good programs out, both free - Defraggler(defrag program) and CCleaner(disk cleanup and reg fix)
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I ran JKDefrag last night. Apparently it reorganizes the contents of your hd so that it is more efficient.
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Defraggler does the same - reorganizes and rebuilds the files as it defrags.
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I've been using Diskeeper for years, and don't really go for anything else.
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I'm using Windows Live OneCare for all my security needs. It is $40 (at Wal-Mart) for 1 year of service, and will cover up to 3 computers. They also have a website that has a free clean up program that fixes your registry. I have been using this for over 3 years now and have not had a problem yet.
This is their website:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/cleanup.htm
This is their website:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/cleanup.htm
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Link to the Windows XP guide I started today: http://www.feoa.net/modules.php?name=Fo ... ic&t=61640
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