clean registry

[basil]

Is it oossible to clean the registry manually? How do I get to the registry and how do i clean it for unwanted files?

[MrKlaatu]

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If you don't already know how to get to the Registry "manually".....

.....you don't need instructions on how to get there.

...you can royaly muck-things-UP if you don't know what you're doing in the Registry.

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Resco File Explorer has a registry editing plugin. I highly recommend RFE because it is an excellent file manager, but also has the regedit and ftp plugins.

There is a freeware app called PHM registry editor. I've never used it, but it has gotten some good reviews.

I second MrK's comments re the registry!!! :approve:

[CRXGSR]

You need an application to edit the registry. I use PHM Tools to do it.

http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=31

After you've uninstalled the program (via Settings -> Remove Programs), to into the registry and search for the name of the program. Delete all instances of it. Too bad you have to do it manually though.

[Gigi]

Before you touch the registry, make sure you do a backup. If all you'd like to do is clean (i.e., not edit), I'd suggest a good cleaner program such as MemMaid.

[croth]

Yes. Get MemMaid. It's your safest and easiest answer. Resco File Explorer, as already mentioned, is a great program too, but requires some computer savvy.

[aximbigfan]

Resco File Explorer has a registry editing plugin. I highly recommend RFE because it is an excellent file manager, but also has the regedit and ftp plugins.

There is a freeware app called PHM registry editor. I've never used it, but it has gotten some good reviews.

I second MrK's comments re the registry!!! :approve:

ooooo i use that its awsome.........


chris

Mr K is absolutely right. Don't muck about in the Registry unless you are absolutley sure what you are doing and, even then, make sure to do a backup first.

But there is really no need to try to clean the Registry manually. How would you know what to delete? MemMaid will clean the Registry but I think SK Tools is even more throrough. It has Invalid Registry Entry and Invalid Registry Values functions as well as Advanced Clean. Pocket mechanic also has a Registry cleaning function. All these are pretty good.