There’s some debate as to whether registry cleaning is actually any good for your computer. On the one hand, over time the registry can be clogged up with directions to files that no longer exist, which particularly on older systems can slow things down. Yet newer systems are supposed to be less prone to such errors, and registry cleaners are notorious for installing malware on machines.
It’s one of those disagreements that all communities suffer from, with some ardently in favour of the cleaners while others are staunchly opposed. Either way, for those dabbling with the software there are still good cleaners and bad cleaners, or at least some that are better than others. That in mind, here are the five best free cleaners on the internet.
Eusing Free
Pros:
– No bundled software
– Does not start with Windows
– Does not add data to registry on installation
– Does not add data to non-installation directories
– Leaves nothing behind on uninstall
Cons:
– Comes with nag screen
RegSeeker
Pros:
– No bundled software
– Does not start with Windows
– Does not add data to registry on installation
– Does not add data to non-installation directories
Cons:
– Leaves files behind on uninstall
jv16 PowerTools
Pros:
– No bundled software
– Does not start with Windows
– Does not add data to registry on installation
– Does not add data to non-installation directories
– Leaves nothing behind on uninstall
Cons:
– Only free for 60 day trial period
Advanced System Optimizer
Pros:
– Does not start with Windows
– Does not add data to non-installation directories
– Leaves nothing behind on uninstall
Cons:
– Bundled as part of software suite
– Only free for 30 day trial period
– Adds data to registry during installation
CCleaner
Pros:
– Does not start with windows
– Does not add data to non-installation directories
– Cleans web browser data as well
– Leaves nothing behind on uninstall
Cons:
– Comes with Yahoo toolbar
– Adds data to registry during installation
