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I recently started using a program called easycleaner, from www.toniarts.com though I got it from major geeks. I've used it a number of times on different pcs, without any trouble, but I'm a bit cautious about software that edits the registry... Does anyone know anything about:
a) easycleaner
b) Toniarts?
Basically I'm happy to use it on my own machines but I'm not too certain whether I should use it on other people's machines or recommend it...
Cheers
Dave

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Short summary and practical advice based on the thread: EasyCleaner is a simple, small registry + disk-clean tool that many here (for example and ) have reported using happily for years. The software itself is old and hasn’t seen active development since the mid‑2000s, so treat it as legacy software rather than a current, maintained utility. (techspot.com)

Safety and source: community reports in this thread about questionable download pages are valid — only grab installers from reputable, well‑known repositories and always scan any downloaded EXE with VirusTotal or your AV before running it. Scans of common EasyCleaner builds show no detection in several test reports, but that only reduces (not eliminates) risk when using an old tool on modern systems. (easycleaner.en.lo4d.com)

Risk and backup requirements: Microsoft and other Windows experts advise against routine registry “maintenance” — registry cleaning carries real risk and offers little performance gain for modern Windows. If you do run EasyCleaner (or any registry cleaner), create a full System Restore point and an explicit registry backup first, inspect every item the cleaner proposes to remove, and use the program’s undo/log features if available. PCWorld’s guidance on registry cleaners and EasyCleaner’s backup limitations is worth reading before you proceed. (learn.microsoft.com)

If the goal is general cleanup or troubleshooting rather than blanket registry surgery, prefer built‑in/maintained tools and safer workflows:

  1. Create a Restore Point and export the registry.
  2. Use Storage Sense / Disk Cleanup for junk files and built‑in startup/apps settings for autostart items.
  3. For system health run DISM and SFC before drastic fixes: DISM /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth then sfc /scannow.
  4. For uninstall/startup management use current, actively maintained tools (Revo, Autoruns) rather than a vintage registry scrubber on other people’s machines. (support.microsoft.com)

Bottom line: EasyCleaner can be useful if used carefully on older Windows installs and after full backups, but avoid recommending it as a regular maintenance tool for non‑technical users — prefer current, supported options and built‑in Windows tools.

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Member Avatar for nanosani

I recommend you using system mechanic and tuneup utilities for system maintaince.

Member Avatar for DaveSW

well deleting duplicate files is kindof a silly thing to do, so I don't know why that feature is in there...

In actual fact I was looking for free software for reg cleaning... ;)

Member Avatar for Jonzsie

I have been using Easycleaner once a week for the last 3 years and never had a problem with it deleteing anything it shouldn't have. However I only do 2 tasks on it..clean registry and clean unneccessary files. I love the program it finds more garbo than anything else I have used.

Member Avatar for turnertaz

Dave,
I think have been using Easy Cleaner since it first came out. I have used it for 4 or 5 years! And I love! I found this site because I wanted to see if there is a new Easy Cleaner out. As far as your question, I have never had a problem. I have used it on other peoples computers also. And I have it on all 3 of my own.
Colleen (aka)turnertaz

I recently started using a program called easycleaner, from www.toniarts.com though I got it from major geeks. I've used it a number of times on different pcs, without any trouble, but I'm a bit cautious about software that edits the registry... Does anyone know anything about:
a) easycleaner
b) Toniarts?
Basically I'm happy to use it on my own machines but I'm not too certain whether I should use it on other people's machines or recommend it...
Cheers
Dave

commented: "I have used it for 4 or 5 years! " - hey, that's a coincidence, because that's how OLD THIS DAMN THREAD IS you've muck-raked from the bottom of the pond -4
Member Avatar for goedel

I share Colleen's experience. Easy Cleaner has never caused any problems for me, and I have installed it for others.

Member Avatar for jolin_ee

Recently I find functional software which can fix all these problems just with one click: tuneup360, maybe you guys could have a try.

Member Avatar for Member #261892

Easycleaner is a good program BUT DO NOT get it from the hijacked site of toniarts, that WAS the official site until someone hijacked it.

Important notice
http://www.toniarts.com is no longer my web site, my web site now and in the future will be this ().

EasyCleaner Blacklist #9 is a FREE Program {never pay for this from the hijacked site}

Works well on Win XP/Vista using it since 2005 +/-


I recently started using a program called easycleaner, from www.toniarts.com though I got it from major geeks. I've used it a number of times on different pcs, without any trouble, but I'm a bit cautious about software that edits the registry... Does anyone know anything about:
a) easycleaner
b) Toniarts?
Basically I'm happy to use it on my own machines but I'm not too certain whether I should use it on other people's machines or recommend it...
Cheers
Dave

Member Avatar for dee101g

I am so glad to get this new link for EasyCleaner! I got a version that would not work a while back on XP and had migrated to other solutions. I have missed it in the arsenal, however.

Member Avatar for Member #261892

I am so glad to get this new link for EasyCleaner! I got a version that would not work a while back on XP and had migrated to other solutions. I have missed it in the arsenal, however.

NOTE:
ALL versions work with Win XP, you may have downloaded a ripoff on the REAL Toni Arts EasyCleaner or the download installed improperly.

Member Avatar for Member #261892

Dave DO NOT download the program from www.toniarts.com it no longer the web site

the correct web site now and in the future will be this ()

Downloading from the wrong site may have been why it was not the REAL Product, read the 12 25 2010 entry above. The real product is safe & dependable HOWEVER it should be used by non newbies & want to be techs.

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