registry defragmentaters.

[Arnold72]

Hello,

Is defragging the registry a good idea...?

Ive no intention of using a registry cleaner what so ever but would like to know any opinions on defragging .

Im currently using puran defragger and it contains a registry defragger..safe to use.?

Regards.

[David H. Lipman]

No. Snake Oil

[AdvancedSetup]

A few recommended articles to read on registry cleaners and I'm sure there is discussion probably in one of the postings.

1. An often posted and quoted article, Ed Bott's Why I don't use registry cleaners
   
2. Older article quoting two MVPS's, but relevant still is Do I need a Registry Cleaner?
   
3. AUMHA Discussion: Should I Use a Registry Cleaner?
   
4. miekiemoes' Blog Registry Cleaners and System Tweaking Tools
   

[RJGoodhouse]

Window 7 is easy to re-install and fast. If you want a good registry, re-install it. I use to rely on JV16 Powertools to maintain my registry until one day, someone in the company decided to flag all Text Files at Temporary. Needless to say. I don't use it anymore, I just start over again and since I use image Backups, I never have to start that far back.

[daledoc1]

Hi, Arnold72:

EDIT: Never mind! It appears that AdvancedSetup has posted the "definitive" resources, even as I was typing.

Also, in addition to DHL's advice, please see here:

http://forums.malwar...showtopic=92528 -- lots of helpful advice and links to warnings about such programs.

(Unfortunately, only members with at least 50 posts will be able to view this particular topic,)

[Arnold72]

i dont actually intend cleaning the registry as i know the hazards of this.

Its the defragging im asking about.

Many thanks.

[Arnold72]

Thanks evryone for the good advice and the links.

What about puran.?

This good to use?

[DarkSnakeKobra]

My personal opinion is to avoid anything that supposedly boosts registry performance. Whether it be a cleaner or defragmenter messing with the registry can cause damage to your computer. The Windows Defragmenter does everything you need so you really shouldn't need a third party solution.

[Arnold72]

[Maurice Naggar]

@Arnold72

This thing about registry defragging is an utter urban legend, and hogwash.

Defragging of the registry or any such "registry tuning" is not needed and wouldn't benefit anyhow. None of it is needed on Windows XP and later Windows o.s.

[CWB]

i agree with some of the others here ...

the registry is about the last place you want to be in or mess around with if you are a typical "end user" ; it is not for the faint of heart .

i liken it to the main and rod bearings/journals in a 429 cobra jet engine ;

a typical "end user" (driver) would do more harm than good ... and that is in just tearing it down to that level .

[Arnold72]

Thank you very much everyone for the guidance on this.

I shall heed the good advice and leave the registry well alone.