sandpat

My computer is soooooo slow!!! :evil: I know all about the basic stuff to do..I've cleaned the cache, swept the disc, run the virus scan, deleted files via prefetch and %temp% and run a program to delete all the malware. I've tried to defrag (computer said it didn't need it). I downloaded a software program called Registry Mechanic (from cnet.com)because it said it would clean my registry for free...the free version runs the scan..found about 500+ problems, but won't clean them unless I register for $30.bucks...I know its worth it, but I'd rather do it for free if I could. (save the money for fabric, you know :wink: )

So....does anyone know where I can download and get my registry cleaned for free? I'm really nervous about doing it..last time I did that on a computer, it deleted a .dll file and my computer was gone...so...I need a good one. Should I pay the $ and go ahead or can ya'll advise???

littlehud

Check out ccleaner online. It helped my computer.

sandpat

Thanks Patti...but when I went to cnet.com to download that...it ended up downloading Registry Mechanic even though I clicked on ccleaner????? So...I was thinking it must be the same thing?

2wheelwoman

I was just looking at cnet - and they are definitely two different products. Are you certain you clicked on the correct one? I'd try it again and see if you can get CCleaner.

sandpat

OK...I'll try it again..thanks!