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Resolved Question

I need to clean my Windows XP registry

Aug 29, 2012 3:18AM PDT

What is the best way to clean up my registry on Windows XP? Thanks. Ed.

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Clarification Request
There is no need to clean this.
Aug 29, 2012 3:21AM PDT

Can you share why you think it needs cleaning. There are unscrupulous companies that are perpetrating this myth.
Bob

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Not sure why
Aug 29, 2012 3:54AM PDT

I have no idea. Just heard my wife talking about it and thought it might be good to do.

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Here's another post about this.
Aug 29, 2012 4:06AM PDT
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Registry cleaning
Aug 29, 2012 4:18AM PDT

Double aught or 3/4 at about 10 feet, more effective fer sure, every time I hear someone mention "Cleaning the registry" I cringe....

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Great Information!
Sep 1, 2012 2:43AM PDT

Thanks a lot ! Happy Useful link.

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Thank you
Sep 1, 2012 1:37PM PDT

Thanks for the responses. Since it's not an emergency I'll leave it alone for now.

Best Answer

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you can get one
Aug 31, 2012 4:50PM PDT

for free download - Cnet - its fairly simple and so far seems to do a good job
Auslogics reg cleaner.

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Thanks everyone.
Sep 1, 2012 1:15AM PDT

Thanks to all who replied. I'll probably leave it alone for now. Thanks again.