Registry Defragmentation is a small utility that does gigantic improvements in computer performance.Comments on:

By: Caleb

Caleb — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:25:33 +0000

@59 (me): typo: exit should be edit.

@29: Revo Uninstaller offered to delete my entire HKLM branch.

By: Fubar

Fubar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:56:47 +0000

#61,64,67,70, mike, as you noted, ERUNT really isn’t safe on Vista/Win7 due to near-constant registry updates. System Restore is specifically designed to only restore certain things. There isn’t anything even remotely like GoBack anymore, but there are some things which can be used when trying out software, like Windows SteadyState, Returnil, Acronis True Image Try&Decide, etc. (each has its good points and bad points). Something which offers a very small subset of GoBack functionality is Acronis Nonstop Backup (every five minutes) in Acronis True Image Home 2010.

By: TK

TK — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:34:23 +0000

#43 the PE executable format includes a section in the header that normally holds a short text message stating the the program requires windows (of any description) to operate can contains a full DOS mode application that is run when the program is run in true DOS mode like when booted from a recovery diskette.

Compatability with all windows microsoft operating systems including DOS is not a sign of outdated software but a decent developer that programs cleanly and does not use unsupported hacks to get the job done. All it means for this type of application is it understands the 3 types of registry hive formats used by the different classes of windows and has been programmed what to do with them.

Avoid applications that manipulate system settings and yet do not have proper compatability with the operating system YOU use and you will avoid many problems.

By: jugem

jugem — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:46:36 +0000

I think this software does not received fair comments. I tried on it with XP, and I believe it does improved the start up performance time.

By: LEO O FORTUGALEZA

LEO O FORTUGALEZA — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:47 +0000

I have used Elcor’s Advanced Registry Doctor and Premium Booster, thanks to GAOTD, and still use them until this time. Either app has not crippled my computer, rather it has ensured the integrity of the registry.

I use both alongside tune up utilities 2008, ccleaner, atf cleaner, and quicksys regcleaner 2009 and has so far not met anything I find unusual or alarming. I noted the comments of others on use of registry cleaners and have always kept them in mind.

After successfully installing and using it on XP SP3 I say this giveaway is a keeper! This registry cleaner looks very much like a product spun off the Advanced Registry Doctor Pro more than the Premium Booster and it has sped up my computer to a certain degree. My desk top is a six year old clone but it has more than 100 software apps, again, courtesy mostly of GAOTD. Download now while you still can!

By: Patrick McNamara

Patrick McNamara — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:55:02 +0000

I tried it on my system and it reduced the registry about 20%. But I didn’t really notice any performance difference. I tend to keep the registry fairly clean as it is, even manually cleaning the registry sometimes. I suspect that for those who regularly maintain their systems it won’t have any noticeable effect. Any noticeable performance improvement likely comes from cleaning the registry, not from defragmenting it.

By: DDS

DDS — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:12:47 +0000

I see 3 other programs that were given away here in “Other titles” section (Premium Booster, Advanced Registry Doctor Pro & TweakRAM).
I think TweakRAM is the only one more or less useful program from this company. All others were complete bloatware.
I will not risk damaging my registry with this program so I will pass today.

By: Farnsworth

Farnsworth — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:42:11 +0000

Too many people are confusing this with a Registry Cleaner. Registry cleaners deletes files (these can ruin your computer), Registry defrag rearranges your files to give you better performance.

By: MrLatin

MrLatin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:45:30 +0000

73 — It is free… you missed a step somewhere … I did not install it but you have to read the “readme” file… Don’t run from a zip file. Unzip first… then READ the instructions.. If you run Vista… run the setup and if there is an activate that too as Administartor. Sometimes Setup is first… other times activate is first. Sometimes there is no activate… sometimes you have to register to get a serial .. it comes in a minute or less for me. Thje point is READ>.. software here is free and licensed.

By: MrLatin

MrLatin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:39:24 +0000

I use only Auslogics … to defrag the drive… I don’t do registry… I defrag about twice a year. You want to backup with something like Ghost. A true backup will only be reliable if done while your system is not booted… meaning you have to boot from a CD or DVD. That’s gospel.