"Free" registry cleaner

Discussion in 'Software' started by 81042egh, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. 81042egh

    81042egh Private E-2

    Has anyone else clicked on "Clean Your Windows XP Now-Clean your Windows XP in 1minute. Scan & repair your PC for Free" ? {www.clean-windows-xp.com} I scanned my computer-it took about 4 minutes. The registry cleaner found 277 problems, and could only fix them if I BOUGHT the Registry Cleaner Pro. I clicked on the website, and got this:
    1 Lifetime license-$29.95
    This box was checked-"Yes, Include FREE Lifetime Software upgrade {recommended} for $9.95............
    Does anyone else find this confusing??? A "FREE" registry cleaner for $39.90???? I found this ad on the Revo uninstaller page.
    Also, I downloaded Kaspersky and now cannot completely uninstall it. At one point, I had THREE virus removal tool folders on my desktop. When I installed the Revo uninstaller, specifically to remove Kaspersky, it still couldn't be removed. The contents of the desk top folder changed to "is-CLF3L". Every single time I've tried to delete this folder, I get an error message:
    "Cannot delete advdis.ppl: Access is denied.
    Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use" HOW do I completely remove Kaspersky from my computer???????
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2009
    81042egh, Jan 13, 2009
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  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Don't bother....the only registry cleaner I use and trust is Ccleaner which is REALLY free and very effective, available for down load here at Majorgeeks

    Ccleaner Slim

    There are too many reg cleaners out there that are dangerous to use, over aggressive and most certainly not worth paying for ;)

    welcome to the forums :wave
     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 13, 2009
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  3. 81042egh

    81042egh Private E-2

    thanks. I've got the Ccleaner, too. I don't know why I keep clicking on these things! :confused
     
    81042egh, Jan 13, 2009
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  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    yes...best not to click on anything you're not sure about!

    With regards to the removal of Kaspersky, what version did you download/install? Was it a trial? Let us know.

    What happens of you boot into safe mode and then attmpt to uninstall Kaspersky?
     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 13, 2009
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  5. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    No the answer isn't to never use a reg cleaner ;) Ccleaner is a safe reg cleaner to use. I just despise the over aggressive reg cleaners that are out there...the ones that find BS errors and charge people for it. Then there's free crap reg cleaners out there too. The only one I would use is as stated --Ccleaner
     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 15, 2009
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  6. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    dr.moriarty, Jan 15, 2009
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  7. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    the information contained within the link Dr Moriarty gave you is not going to KILL you PC..what's the matter with you? :confused

     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 15, 2009
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  8. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    oh perfectly
     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 15, 2009
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What is clear is that you are not exactly making friends nor influencing people. Consider this a friendly warning. :)
     
    TimW, Jan 15, 2009
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  10. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    You would have users believe that it is easier to do a re-install ...(how many would also have a custom install CD?)... than to simply use the registry backup file created by CCleaner, if the cleaning has some undesirable results?

    rolleyes
     
    dr.moriarty, Jan 15, 2009
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  11. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    And that great advice is.... where exactly?

    tick...tick...tick...
     
    dr.moriarty, Jan 15, 2009
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  12. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    google apparently LOL which people don't want when they come here asking for specific help..they dont wish to be referred or redirected to a search engine..they want clear answers and helpful info...
     
    Kestrel13!, Jan 15, 2009
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  13. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Does seem to have a VERY high opinion of Himself. Not mine though.
     
    hrlow2, Jan 15, 2009
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  14. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    When will this start? Im sick of complaints and reading your bad advice. Im now deleting all your posts. You can try again, however I doubt you have the technical skills to assist people here.

     
    Major Attitude, Jan 15, 2009
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  15. opuspenquin

    opuspenquin Private E-2

    Right on, Major!!!!
     
    opuspenquin, Jan 15, 2009
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  16. uncleflynn

    uncleflynn Private E-2

    re 'Basic computer maintenance everyone should do' above, I registered purely so I could thank Major Attitude for this!
     
    uncleflynn, Feb 13, 2009
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  17. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Glad to hear it, thank you!
     
    Major Attitude, Feb 13, 2009
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  18. Cmdr Chill

    Cmdr Chill Private First Class

    About that pesky "virus removal tool", I had the same problem and it drove me nuts for days until I reinstalled the new version from the kaspersky website. I was then able to remove the folder and its contents using the start, control panel, add remove programs route. I hope this helps.
     
    Cmdr Chill, Feb 13, 2009
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  19. Bugballou

    Bugballou MajorGeek

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    You could try taking ownership of the file in question
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
    You should back up your registry also, regardless of what else you do
    http://majorgeeks.com/download1267.html
    I use CCleaner exclusively, although there are more thorough options available that I have used in the past. Did you right click on the file to check its properties?
    A reinstall and removal should work, but you can try their removal tool
    http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208279463
    I try to purchase American made, but at present only use freeware, open source, firewall and anti virus solutions on our PC's.
    :wave
    Bug

    Seems the more I know, the less I understand...
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2009
    Bugballou, Feb 13, 2009
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  20. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Isn't that a new look, Bugballou? I like it.
     
    hrlow2, Feb 13, 2009
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