Compare Registry Cleaners

February 22nd, 2009 Posted in Registry Cleaner Articles

If realizing that your computer is slow as goo is as easy as pie, then you might be aware of the fact that it sometimes are quite daunting task to compare registry cleaners and all of their functions.

Myself I got a host of different criteria that I examine every time I find a new software and consider using it. You might not be as picky as me, but I do believe that having some guidelines will eventually help you come up with the best solution just for you.

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First I use a well know, established reference and note it main features and characteristics enabling me use these notes as a kind of template for further comparison. From there I will give you five main features I look for and grade when I compare registry cleaners.

  • Interface – How do the interface look like? Is it bloated or do every part of the application it own well defined and tidy area? Do all the buttons and available selection relay what the do and what they might hide?
  • Functions – How many functions can I find in the application? Are there just a few basic or a gazillion of them and are they needed? While extra features sometimes is welcomed they might just as well bloat the software and hide the key features I am looking for.
  • Speed – Can I start the software in second without it loading a bunch of additional material? How long do a scan take? I usually don’t have all day, meaning that I cant wait forever for a scan to complete. Im looking at a few minutes, tops.
  • Usability – Is it easy to use? Will I loose myself in all tabs and features available? Ideal would be 2,3 clicks and I am off with a complete default system scan.
  • Results – Well, this is of course might important. We don’t want a software that misses half of the errors in the system and obsolete entries in the registry. The only way to know how it performs is to compare it to a second solution, enter our reference template. The reference, will give you a estimate of what it to be found in your system. Perfect data to compare.

So, there you have it. I do look for a host of other criteria too when I compare registry cleaners, but I think that these ones will get you started. After a while, when you have used these kind of software for a while you will get to know your own preferences, and know that exactly you are looking for.

If you dont want to do the dirty work yourself I have a selection of reviews of different applications here on my left, or you can check out my Registry Cleaner Toplist where I crown the reign registry cleaner king.

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