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Free Registry Cleaners

Free registry cleaners are available for download. All are freeware and as tested do not contain any limitations or adware of any kind.

Here is a list of recommended free registry utilities. All are freeware and as tested do not contain any limitations or adware of any kind.

RegClean

This is the original RegClean from Microsoft which is still the standard by which all other registry cleaners are compared. It works for Microsoft Windows versions 95, 98, 98se, and NT. Microsoft has since stopped distributing it, but you can still get a free copy here.

http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/regclean.exe

RegSeeker

Includes a registry cleaner that is capable of displaying your computer's startup entries, several histories stored in the registry, index.dat files, and even installed applications. You can search for any entry inside your registry, and then edit, delete, or export the results. Also includes a "tweaks panel" so you can optimize your Windows installation.

http://www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

EasyCleaner

A small program which searches Windows' registry for entries that do not point anywhere. You can delete all kinds of unnecessary files like temporary files, backups, and more. You can even search for duplicate files and view some very interesting info about your disk space usage. Also provides features to manage startup programs, invalid shortcuts and the add/remove software list.

http://personal.inet.fi/business/toniarts/ecleane.htm

RegCleaner

Gets rid of old and obsolete registry entries created by software that's been uninstalled on your system long ago. Simple to use for novice computer owners. Key features include remove file types, remove old software entries, remove entries in the add/remove list, remove automatically detected unused shared DLLs, automatic backup and advanced automation. Even allows you to create scripts to make many tasks even easier. Works on all versions of Windows except only limited support for Windows 95, and does not support multiple processor systems.

http://www.aplusfreeware.com/categories/LFWV/RegCleaner.html

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