FSX and Registry errors

[RAMPRAT]

This question is indirectly tied to FSX. Does anyone know of a good pc clean up program to clean registry errors that wont mess up FSX GOLD/Acceleration.

[OldAirmail]

I've been using the free version of CCleaner for a VERY long time and it hasn't caused any problems.

In fact I think I'll use it now to see if it'll clear up the problem with FTX Global that was loaded on top of Acceleration. (Not that I really think that it will, but who knows. I have to start somewhere.)

[RAMPRAT]

Thanks. Did you use the free program or did you buy the PRO version?

[Steve M]

What ever you do don't bother with RegCleanerPro. Glary utilities is also a good freeware for registry repairs. CCcleaner that OAM mentioned above is good too and I actually have both of them (Free) No real need to pay for them that I'm aware of.

[OldAirmail]

I'm quite happy with the free version.

Over the years I've tried one "free" registry cleaner after another. Many of the so called "free" software will report that it found 23 million errors but can only fix 7 for now. If you want the other 22,999,993 fixed you'll have to buy their software. Sure thing.

Another free program that may be of interest is Revo Uninstaller Free. It removes programs in 3 phases. First it runs the unwanted programs uninstaller. Then it scans the registry for left over bits. Finally, it scans the hard drive for leftover files and folders.

You would be VERY surprised at the huge amount of registry items that it'll some times find.



BTW - the registry cleaning didn't make any difference for the FSX Global/FSX problem. Didn't think that it would, but I use CCleaner whenever I run into problems because it'll sometimes make repairs, not just remove old unused bits.

[garymbuska]

I use Norton it is free since I use Comcast as my internet provider.
As for other programs be very careful all it takes is one little mistake and your computer becomes a expensive paper weight.
I will never for get the lesson I learned I deleted a JPG file out of a folder and when I went to restart it The system crashed and I had to reinstall windows.
Messing with the registry is kind of like handling Nitro one little mistake can make a huge mess.