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ok i got a registry cleaner and i need to know what to do. i have 242 "problems" detected of reg keys leading nowhere and i dont know if i want to delte them or what... also how do i make a backup of the registry? and can anyone give me some tips on what NOT to delete because i really dont wanna screw up my pooter :rolleyes:
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Start-Run "regedit" File-Export
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ok so when i export it do i click on the my computer icon? so it does em all also if something goes wrong how can i restore the other one?
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Which registry cleaner are you using, incidently? Sorry I can't really help you because I have always made it a habit never to touch the registry ... I'm not big on uinstalling software or installing shareware, etc. type stuff so I figure it's better to just leave well enough alone. Has anyone ever had any problems with registry cleaners? i.e. removing keys that were really needed? screwing up the computer?
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Quote originally posted by J?E ...
ok i got a registry cleaner and i need to know what to do. i have 242 "problems" detected of reg keys leading nowhere and i dont know if i want to delte them or what... also how do i make a backup of the registry? and can anyone give me some tips on what NOT to delete because i really dont wanna screw up my pooter :rolleyes:
I have used Ashampoo which deleted stuff that was needed & also ultrawinclean which did the same. They do, however, create a backup before deleting.
I now use a program called easycleaner which is free, no spyware, & does a great job IMO. It can also delete temp files, duplicate files & has a built in uninstaller.
Go here to download.
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If everyone would just harden IE ....." Spyware I have not on my machine " :yoda

Seriously, speaking, I have not had spyware and all this other drivel on my machine for over 7 months.(& I do run SB&D)

Even if you do not run IE you still need to harden IE. & this is why we need a security forum.
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But when you update from M$ you end up with Alexa installed into IE without your knowledge. I run spyware blaster which prevents malware from being installed from the web, but doesn't monitor *security* updates from M$.
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A bit off topic here ,crunchie are you a GOHST? I go by the name of Korpdeath on the servers.
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Quote originally posted by WEATHER CHANNEL ...
A bit off topic here ,crunchie are you a GOHST? I go by the name of Korpdeath on the servers.
I was just responding to your first post.

EDIT. I'm with you now. My avatar. No, I just play solo on my pc. Dial-up is useless for gaming.
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I have never used a reg cleaner that didn't remove stuff i needed .thats why I stopped useing them ,If you want to secure you computer Remove it from the internet !!
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