So the Backup folder is not safe to complete empty?
Why would you want to delete files in your back-up folders, that contain back-ups of your registry cleaning?
Well I wouldn't add it to the cleaning of JV16 by default, it'd definitely be a second option.
Even better how about |ASSERT"nnnn" where nnnn is any chosen value that could be zero
Perhaps it should also stipulate what sort of value, e.g.
DWORD;
QWORD;
Binary value;
String Value;
etc.
I suggest it should be kept as a difficult option.
It does not seem right that WinApp2.ini should be used as a click-n-go fixit for the registry by those who cannot safely use RegEdit.
The hard part you have already done, you have identified what registry value you wish to change in which registry key.
I have not learnt how to program in VB script,
but have no difficulty in creating and executing a BAT script that incorporates a VB script and launches cscript.
I suggest that an EASY OPTION would be MERGE{THIS.reg}
Where THIS.reg is the path and name of an exported registry key,
which has then been manually edited so that desired defaults will be imposed when it is merged.
I have provided the entry listed here for Winapp2.ini.
[internet Explorer More*]
LangSecRef=3022
DetectFile=%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Default=False
RegKey1=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International|CNum_CpCache
RegKey2=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International|CpCache
RegKey3=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
RegKey4=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PageSetup
RegKey5=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\Audio\PolicyConfig\PropertyStore
RegKey6=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats
RegKey7=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Cached
FileKey1=%LocalLowAppData%\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\Content|*.*
FileKey2=%LocalLowAppData%\Microsoft\CryptnetUrlCache\MetaData|*.*
FileKey3=%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\UserData|*.*|RECURSE
=================================
RegKey1=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International|CNum_CpCache
RegKey2=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International|CpCache
The paths listed above should be reseted only but, there was no option to do that.
RegKey3=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International\CpMRU
RegKey4=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PageSetup
RegKey5=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\Audio\PolicyConfig\PropertyStore
RegKey6=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats
The paths listed above have diff. subkeys each time. I didn't want to delete the CpMRU, PageSetup, PropertyStore and Stats keys but, there is no option to delete subkeys.
Another example: RegKey7=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Cached
I didn't want to delete the Cached key itself I wanted to delete all the values on pane but, there was no option to do that.
I think there should be a cure for these when creating an entry for Winapp2.ini.
I use Ace Utilities (http://www.acelogix.com/), East-Tec Eraser (http://www.east-tec.com/) and R-Wipe & Clean (http://www.r-wipe.com/). I have provided them these suggestions and they have included in their programs. All the options work the way they should. I feel CCleaner is a good program of its kind and this should be more professional.
The paths listed above have diff. subkeys each time. I didn't want to delete the CpMRU, PageSetup, PropertyStore and Stats keys but, there is no option to delete subkeys.
Another example: RegKey7=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Cached
I didn't want to delete the Cached key itself I wanted to delete all the values on pane but, there was no option to do that.
I have never heard of a subkey. do you mean a value ?
I think there should be a cure for these when creating an entry for Winapp2.ini.
I use Ace Utilities (http://www.acelogix.com/), East-Tec Eraser (http://www.east-tec.com/) and R-Wipe & Clean (http://www.r-wipe.com/). I have provided them these suggestions and they have included in their programs. All the options work the way they should. I feel CCleaner is a good program of its kind and this should be more professional.
I for one would prefer that CCleaner maintain its reputation as being safer than the common herd of registry cleaners and boosters.
It would be harmful if Piriform developers incorporated a rudimentary REG.EXE so that Winapp2.ini users have enhanced unsupervised super-killer capabilities.
I normally run CCleaner from a BAT script launched from a desktop short-cut.
The script first wipes out all the foreign language subdirectories that come with every Xmarks update in Firefox profile.
This script could also easily cause the merge of a previously exported and edited REG file with chosen non-zero default values.
All under user control and user responsibility.
I think modifying registry values is overstepping the ideas of CCleaner a bit
I have never heard of a subkey. do you mean a value ?
I for one would prefer that CCleaner maintain its reputation as being safer than the common herd of registry cleaners and boosters.
It would be harmful if Piriform developers incorporated a rudimentary REG.EXE so that Winapp2.ini users have enhanced unsupervised super-killer capabilities.
I normally run CCleaner from a BAT script launched from a desktop short-cut.
The script first wipes out all the foreign language subdirectories that come with every Xmarks update in Firefox profile.
This script could also easily cause the merge of a previously exported and edited REG file with chosen non-zero default values.
All under user control and user responsibility.
Definition: A key in the Windows Registry can be thought of like a file folder. A key that sits within another key is called a "subkey". Source: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termss/g/registy_subkey.htm
Microsoft recognize the term 'Subkey'. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516
You deserve a promotion from Power Member to some other higher grades.
You deserve a promotion from Power Member to some other higher grades.
Titles like that can be edited by members themselves in their profiles after so many posts, although I don't remember how many it takes.
Titles like that can be edited by members themselves in their profiles after so many posts, although I don't remember how many it takes.
500 posts
http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=11018
(sorry for off-topic)
Haha, that thread was charming. I read quite a bit of it.
So silly !
Definition: A key in the Windows Registry can be thought of like a file folder. A key that sits within another key is called a "subkey."
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termss/g/registy_subkey.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516
You deserve a promotion from Power Member to some other higher grades.
Yes, I am happy with the definition that a key is "like a file folder".
Not so happy about a subkey.
I prefer Child-key because all keys are descendent of a hive, and each key can have a parent and also its own set of children.
I believe I can do what I like to any key regardless of its position in a family tree, subject only to access restrictions.
I asked because I was confused by these two statements :-
"The paths listed above have diff. subkeys each time. I didn't want to delete the CpMRU, PageSetup, PropertyStore and Stats keys but, there is no option to delete subkeys."
and
"I didn't want to delete the Cached key itself I wanted to delete all the values on pane but, there was no option to do that."
I have not tried to get CCleaner to delete registry values and will accept that CCleaner cannot.
So far as I am concerned it is possible to delete any subkey.
Been there, Done that.
My experience is that CCleaner also has that capability where write/delete access is allowed,
hence I wondered if you were referring to the same thing when saying "there is no option to delete subkeys" and "wanted to delete all the values".
N.B.
I quite fancy the title "Registry Death Dealer"
When I needed to update Comodo Firewall with a clean install the initial uninstall left a family of 2000 registry keys behind.
Totally inaccessible and unremoveable, and blocking the intended upgrade.
RegEdit could not touch them.
They never saw me coming - zapped in 5 minutes (including making ERUNT backups just in-case).
I could tell you how I did that - but I fear a moderator would take me out ! !
MODIFIED ENTRIES
[Cached WPF Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local
Default=False
FileKey1=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local|*.dat
[CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner (Backups)*]
LangSecRef=3024
DetectFile=%ProgramFiles%\CleanMyPC\Registry Cleaner\rcleaner.exe
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\CleanMyPC Software\CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner\UndoCenter|*.*
FileKey2=%AppData%\CleanMyPC Software\CleanMyPC Registry Cleaner|fixlog.ini
FileKey3=%WinDir%\$regcmp$|*.*|REMOVESELF
[iTunes Logs*]
LangSecRef=3023
DetectFile=%AppData%\Apple Computer\iTunes
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Apple Computer\Logs|*.log
FileKey2=%WinDir%\system32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Logs|*.log
[skype More*]
LangSecRef=3022
DetectFile=%AppData%\Skype
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Skype|*.lck
FileKey2=%AppData%\Skype\*\chatsync|*.*|RECURSE
FileKey3=%AppData%\Skype\*|main.db
[snagit 9 More*]
LangSecRef=3024
Detect=HKCU\Software\TechSmith\SnagIt\9
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore|*.*
FileKey2=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore\AppIcons|*.*
FileKey3=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore\WebSiteIcons|*.*
FileKey4=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\SnagIt\Thumbnails|*.*
[snagit 10 More*]
LangSecRef=3024
Detect=HKCU\Software\TechSmith\SnagIt\10
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore|*.*
FileKey2=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore\AppIcons|*.*
FileKey3=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\Snagit\DataStore\WebSiteIcons|*.*
FileKey4=%LocalAppData%\TechSmith\SnagIt\Thumbnails|*.*
==============================
NEW ENTRIES
[Acrobat Distiller 10*]
LangSecRef=3021
DetectFile=%AppData%\Adobe\Acrobat\Distiller 10
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Adobe\Acrobat\Distiller 10|messages.log
[Diagnostics Logs*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%WinDir%\debug
Default=False
FileKey1=%WinDir%\debug\WIA|wiatrace.log
FileKey2=%WinDir%\debug|PASSWD.log
[setup Logs*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%WinDir%
Default=False
FileKey1=%WinDir%\inf|setupapi.app.log
FileKey2=%WinDir%\inf|setupapi.dev.log
FileKey3=%WinDir%\Panther\UnattendGC|setupact.log
FileKey4=%WinDir%\Panther\UnattendGC|setuperr.log
FileKey5=%WinDir%\Panther|setupact.log
FileKey6=%WinDir%\Panther|setuperr.log
==============================
Can we replace [eHome Logs*] and [eHome Playlist Cache*] entries with the entry listed here?
[Windows Media Center*]
LangSecRef=3023
DetectFile=%CommonAppData%\Microsoft\eHome
Default=False
FileKey1=%CommonAppData%\Microsoft\eHome\logs|*.*
FileKey2=%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\eHome|playlistcache.db
I see [adobe flashplayer more*] was removed from Winapp2. Shouldn't these be removed anymore?:
C:\Documents and Settings\Kerry Kastelic\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects
C:\Documents and Settings\Kerry Kastelic\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys
Also right after [Opera More*] in Winapp2.ini, it gets out of order chronologically. Goes from O's back to C listings.
[Cached Fonts*] LangSecRef=3025 Default=False FileKey1=%WinDir%\System32|FNTCACHE.DAT[Cached GDI+ Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%|GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT[Cached WPF Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local
Default=False
FileKey1=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local|FontCache3.0.0.0.dat
ARE out of place, you're right!
[Crash Reports*] LangSecRef=3026 DetectFile=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports\ Default=False FileKey1=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports\pending|*.* FileKey2=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports\submitted|*.* FileKey3=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports|*.*[Dump Files*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Mozilla|*.dmp|RECURSE[Firefox Updates*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\updates|*.log[Minefield Updates*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\minefield
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\minefield\updates|*.log[TestPilot Error Logs*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Profiles
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Profiles|TestPilotErrorLog.*|RECURSE
are not out of place, they're all there with an imaginary "Mozilla" prefixed before each of them. No use actually putting it there since they're under LangSecRef 3026
are not out of place, they're all there with an imaginary "Mozilla" prefixed before each of them. No use actually putting it there since they're under LangSecRef 3026
Oh, ok. I know they're under LangSecRef 3026, but for a better flow for all the entrys before and after, if Mozilla Firefox was added to the names? (i.e. Mozilla Firefox Crash Reports, Mozilla Firefox Dump Files)
Also, shouldn't Octoshape and Opera More* be with the O's?
[Octoshape*] LangSecRef=3023 DetectFile=%LocalAppData%\Octoshape\Octoshape Streaming Services Default=False FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Octoshape\Octoshape Streaming Services\temp|*.*[Opera More*]
LangSecRef=3027
Detect=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Opera Software
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Opera\Opera\icons|.|REMOVESELF
FileKey2=%LocalAppData%\Opera\Opera\thumbnails|.|REMOVESELF
FileKey3=%LocalAppData%\Opera\Opera\vps|.|REMOVESELF
FileKey4=%LocalAppData%\Opera\Opera\temporary_downloads|.|REMOVESELF[Cached Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
Default=False
FileKey1=%WinDir%\System32|FNTCACHE.DAT[Cached GDI+ Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%|GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT[Cached WPF Fonts*]
LangSecRef=3025
DetectFile=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local
Default=False
FileKey1=%windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local|FontCache3.0.0.0.dat[Crash Reports*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports\pending|.
FileKey2=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports\submitted|.
FileKey3=%AppData%\Mozilla\FireFox\Crash Reports|.[Dump Files*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\Mozilla|*.dmp|RECURSE[Firefox Updates*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\updates|*.log[Minefield Updates*]
LangSecRef=3026
DetectFile=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\minefield
Default=False
FileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\minefield\updates|*.log
Yep. Seems like over time, as the "M" section expanded, it ate the old O section
re: [Windows Live Messenger More*]
FileKey8=%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache|*.*|RECURSE
FileKey9=%LocalLowAppData%\Microsoft\Windows Live\Setup|*.*|RECURSE
These two lines cause Windows Live Messenger and WLMAil not to be able to be removed. At least for the WinXP version.
Is there a Windows XP user who has WL Mail installed who wouldn't mind uploading the contents of the two folders to a website so I can uninstall mine? There will be no privacy issues here.....
re: [Windows Live Messenger More*]
FileKey8=%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache|*.*|RECURSE
FileKey9=%LocalLowAppData%\Microsoft\Windows Live\Setup|*.*|RECURSE
These two lines cause Windows Live Messenger and WLMAil not to be able to be removed. At least for the WinXP version.
Is there a Windows XP user who has WL Mail installed who wouldn't mind uploading the contents of the two folders to a website so I can uninstall mine? There will be no privacy issues here.....
I have WLM installed on WinXP... what do you need?
AppData\LocalLow doesn't exist on WinXP. But I see it on my Win7 laptop - The Setup folder is empty and so is the tmp subfolder.
I've got the contents of the .cache folder zipped - a little over 23MB. The msi's don't compact much. Let me know if that is what you want.
I see [adobe flashplayer more*] was removed from Winapp2. Shouldn't these be removed anymore?:
C:\Documents and Settings\Kerry Kastelic\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\#SharedObjects
C:\Documents and Settings\Kerry Kastelic\Application Data\Macromedia\Flash Player\macromedia.com\support\flashplayer\sys
So whats the scoop guys?? Delete or not delete?
I have WLM installed on WinXP... what do you need?
AppData\LocalLow doesn't exist on WinXP. But I see it on my Win7 laptop - The Setup folder is empty and so is the tmp subfolder.
I've got the contents of the .cache folder zipped - a little over 23MB. The msi's don't compact much. Let me know if that is what you want.
I found http://www.vistapcguy.net/?p=173 which says that locallowappdatya is valid for vista so it would be nice if %LocalLowAppData% was docuents in the first post of this thread.
I did find a zapmessenger.exe that removed WLMessenger so was hoping to find someone who could send me compressed copies of the follwing folders on their system:
FileKey8=%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Windows Live\.cache|*.*|RECURSE
FileKey9=%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows Live\Setup|*.*|RECURSE
call the first one PF.zip and the 2nd one LAD.zip - then tell me the web addresses of =where they are stored. I'll download them and go from there.
I made some entry's for some AnvSoft Products.
[AnvSoft*] LangSecRef=3023 Detect=HKCU\Software\AnvSoft Default=False FileKey1=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Audio Converter|*.* FileKey2=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any DVD Converter Professional|*.* FileKey3=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Video Converter|*.*[AnvSoft(Logs)]
LangSecRef=3023
Detect=HKCU\Software\AnvSoft
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Audio Converter|.log
FileKey2=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any DVD Converter Professional|.log
FileKey3=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Video Converter|.log[AnvSoft(Database)]
LangSecRef=3023
Detect=HKCU\Software\AnvSoft
Default=False
FileKey1=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Audio Converter|.db
FileKey2=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any DVD Converter Professional|.db
FileKey3=%AppData%\AnvSoft\Any Video Converter|.db
The first one deletes everything, the second one deletes just the logs, and the lasts gets rid of the database. ***Warning*** deleting the database slows the programs(adds a few seconds) load time, as it has to rebuild the database.