Regicleanse
License: Shareware
Price: $37.89
Download size: 3.4 MB
Operating System: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003, XP and
Developer: regiicleanse.com
Regicleanse is a registry cleaning application by regicleanse.com which
was first introduced in November 2008. Developers of the tool call it a
"system optimizer" which is guaranteed to ensure that your computer doesn't
run at a slow speed. In addition to cleaning your registry, the tool also
offers to improve the speed of your computer by fixing your Internet
browser, managing your startup programs, and cleaning up your private data.
When we heard about this product, our test team decided to find out
whether the Regicleanse application actually delivers what it promises.
About Regicleanse
A mere 3.4 MB in size, the tool is offered both as a free demo version and
as a fully paid standard version which will cost you $37.89.
Regicleanse is compatible for use with Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003, XP
and
Our recommendation is that you first download the free version of this
application to see how you're able to handle it, as well as get familiar
with the features in the full version.
Installation And Scanning
It is always advisable that you ensure a spyware protection application is
loaded onto your PC before you try out any new applications.
Out team found that Regicleanse downloaded quickly and got installed
without any hitch. We found it very easy to use with its user-friendly
interface. The ‘Clean’ tab allows you to manually select the sections you
wish to scan. These scan options are:
- Registry
Integrity
- Active X /
COM
- Active X /
COM Subsections
- File
Extensions
-
Application Paths
- Device
Drivers
- Windows
Fonts
- Help Files
- Microsoft
Shared
- Windows
Startup
- Uninstall
Sections
- VxD
Section
- MS Dos
Shortcuts
For the best scanning, it's recommended that you select all the options
available.
The entire scanning process went through quickly and we found the problems
listed out either as Medium risks or High risks. What we found a little
surprising was that even invalid Windows shortcuts were listed as High
risk—which is not actually true.
Regicleanse allows you to make a backup of the registry, and we recommend
you do so before repairing the registry by using the tool. If the repair
process doesn't go as intended, you can restore the original registry from
the backup you took earlier.
Features
A good registry cleaning application should have features that perform
quick scans, thoroughly cleans the registry, and optimizes the performance
of the system’s registry. Over long term use, the registry of a computer
will accumulate invalid entries and obsolete data, and end up with traces of
software that were incorrectly or incompletely removed. Drivers, too, can
become corrupted, and startup programs also have a tendency to develop some
problems. All these degrade the performance of the system’s registry.
Regicleanse performs a deep scan of your registry. The tool also scans
through invalid registry entries that are not detected by applications that
just skim the surface.
Through the ‘Quick PC Maintenance’ button you get to optimize the
performance of the PC in three main sections. These are:
Computer Health
- Registry Cleaner:
Performs a thorough scan and clean up of the Windows registry to
optimize the performance of your Windows computer.
- Junk File Cleaner:
Gets rid of junk temporary files and folders to free up space on your
hard disk.
Computer Security
- Block Active X: Protects your computer from detrimental ActiveX controls. You can
use this option to block such malicious ActiveX controls and keep your
PC safe.
- Evidence Cleaner:
Enables you to delete all traces of Internet activity left behind on
your computer. This information is in the form of temporary Internet
files, history, registry entries, cookies, and index.dat files.
Regicleanse deletes all these traces to help you keep your identity safe
from malware and hackers.
System Optimizer
- StartUp Optimizer:
Helps in speeding up the system’s performance by enabling you to
manage your startup programs. When you start your Windows system there
are many programs that run in the background and are not required during
startup. Through its advanced startup management feature, Regicleanse
enables you to disable the programs that are not required during startup
and helps in speeding up the startup process.
- Computer Optimizer:
Enables you to automate the task of optimizing your computer for
better performance.
You have an option to either choose one or more options at a time, or
click the ‘Repair All’ button to fix all problems in one go.
Our Verdict
Our team feels that Regicleanse is worth a look. Regicleanse is easy to
install and with its user friendly interface it is quite easy to use - even
by non-techies and novices.
Its free demo version does a good job of scanning and detecting the errors and invalid entries, though we are a bit hesitant regarding its threat levels (it may just be hype to try to convince people to buy the full version when the problems aren't as severe as described). The paid version does a good job of improving the overall performance of your computer.
Our team is satisfied with the way the tool scans the PC, the way it
deletes all unwanted information, entries and other detected anomalies, and
its registry backup feature.
We recommend that this is one registry cleaning application worth trying.
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