Poolsharkzz Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I am hoping that you folks in the future will make a new Tab specifically for "Utilities" only to go along with the "Windows" and "Applications" Tabs. Why? Because the "Applications" list and all those sub-menus can become very lengthy! I mean, scrolling down a very long list to begin with only to finally find the sub-menu "Utilities" is a bit of a pain and the whole thing can get very cluttered really easy. Also, I would like to see more cleaning options available, especially in the Registry Integrity section. After running CCleaner, I still have to run RegCleaner 4.3 and Free Windows Registry Repair 1.2 and then use the internal registry cleaner (and the drive cleaner) in HDCleaner 2.364. Possible Options: OLE Cleaner Orphan File Reference Finder Unused File Extensions File and Folder Duplicate Cleaner Right-click Context Menu List Editor Shell Extensions List Editor Just a few thoughts, keep up the great work! OddTodd "Never chalk your stick before miscueing" XP Home SP3+ Intel Core 2 Duo Processor - E7300 @ 2.66 GHz 2.0 GB RAM (1024 MB x 2) DDR2 PC2-6400 (800 MHz) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Adapter 250 GB HD (master) / 250 GB HD (external) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 A few of them may go against CCleaners position of a safe reg cleaner. There is one (AFAIK) safe addition to the reg cleaning that could be added - Regseeker has a section 'Old Start Menu items' that mainly cleans UEME_Runpath entries which as far as I can tell are completely harmless to remove. RegSeeker is one of the only reg cleaners I've seen that cleans these and the first time I ran it there were some 200 UEME_Runpath entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolsharkzz Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 A few of them may go against CCleaners position of a safe reg cleaner. There is one (AFAIK) safe addition to the reg cleaning that could be added - Regseeker has a section 'Old Start Menu items' that mainly cleans UEME_Runpath entries which as far as I can tell are completely harmless to remove. RegSeeker is one of the only reg cleaners I've seen that cleans these and the first time I ran it there were some 200 UEME_Runpath entries. JDPower, Super-great idea, I hope it is considered!!! But, always remember that CCleaner allows for the backup of all cleaned files, which in my opinion everybody should always be doing anyway... * CCleaner should just auto-backup, without giving the option to the user, making CCleaner that much more safer - could this be hard-coded as a standard in an up-coming version? I am running Windows ME (fully updated & ultra-tweaked for MAX Performance), 633Mhz, 256 MB Ram, IE 6 SP1, Firefox 2.0.0.7. Once per week I run my Maintenance routine, for example on 9/26/07, CCleaner v200.500 did it's job very well and cleaned up a bunch of files, logs, and a few unused registry keys (ActiveX mostly) but a bunch of additional logs, reg keys, and such still remained: FYI: Before running CCleaner, I uninstalled MS Paint & Kodak Image, ran Hijack This 2.02, updated WinUpdatesList from 1.20 to 1.21, and deleted a few icon files (.ico format). RegCleaner 4.3.0.780: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\HijackThis.exe] @="C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\HIJACK THIS\\hijackthis.exe" "Path"="C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\HIJACK THIS" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu\Programs\winupdates list] "Order"=hex:08,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,C6,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,32,00,00,0 ,00,00,\ 00,00,24,00,32,00,BB,01,00,00,3B,37,48,B9,20,00,52,65,61,64,4D,65,2E,6C,6E,\ 6B,00,52,45,41,44,4D,45,2E,4C,4E,4B,00,00,00,05,00,00,00,46,00,00,00,01,00,\ 00,00,38,00,32,00,A0,01,00,00,3B,37,49,B9,20,00,55,6E,69,6E,73,74,61,6C,6C,\ 20,57,69,6E,55,70,64,61,74,65,73,4C,69,73,74,2E,6C,6E,6B,00,55,4E,49,4E,53,\ 54,7E,31,2E,4C,4E,4B,00,00,00,05,00,00,00,42,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,33,00,32,\ 00,BC,01,00,00,3B,37,48,B9,20,00,57,69,6E,55,70,64,61,74,65,73,4C,69,73,74,\ 20,48,65,6C,70,2E,6C,6E,6B,00,57,49,4E,55,50,44,7E,32,2E,4C,4E,4B,00,00,00,\ 00,05,00,00,00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\VolumeCaches\Temporary files] "folder"="C:\\WINDOWS\\TEMP\\" * (The WinUpdatesList entry list above is one of those old start menu entries you mentioned?) HDCleaner 2.364: Internal registry cleaner: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Imaging.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] ""="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WangImage.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] ""="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\Imaging.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] ""="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\WangImage.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] ""="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\StillImage\Events\STIProxyEvent\{D9FFB4DA-785A-496E-B1F8-30D67B53FF9B}] "Cmdline"="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe /StiDevice:%1 /StiEvent:%2" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\ICONCATCHER.EXE] ""="" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\MSPAINT.EXE] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.txt] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.css] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.doc] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.html] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.js] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.zip] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.ini] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.jpg] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.reg] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.chm] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.ico] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.dll] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.xml] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.png] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.cpj] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.gif] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.cab] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.mydocs] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.SYS] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.mpg] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.bmp] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.hlp] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.wmv] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.mpeg] ""="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.sbs] ""="" Free Windows Registry Repair 1.2: [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Wildfire Software Design\IconLab] "Item5"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\PinionX.ico" [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Wildfire Software Design\IconLab] "Item2"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\ffg.exe #128F.ico" [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\PMDevigneSoft\ChangeIcon] "Sauve014"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\PinionX.ico" [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\PMDevigneSoft\ChangeIcon] "Sauve009"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\ffg.exe #128F.ico" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wildfire Software Design\IconLab] "Item5"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\PinionX.ico" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wildfire Software Design\IconLab] "Item2"="C:\\My Documents\\My Icons\\ffg.exe #128F.ico" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StillImage\Registered Applications] "Imaging"="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe /StiDevice:%1 /StiEvent:%2" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Paths\path4] "CachePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.IE5\\Cache4" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Paths\path3] "CachePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.IE5\\Cache3" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Paths\path2] "CachePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.IE5\\Cache2" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Cache\Paths\path1] "CachePath"="C:\\WINDOWS\\Temporary Internet Files\\Content.IE5\\Cache1" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CLASSES\WangImage.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] @="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\CLASSES\Imaging.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] @="C:\\WINDOWS\\KodakImg.Exe" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\WangImage.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] @="" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Imaging.Document\protocol\StdFileEditing\server] @="" I ran these programs in this order: CCleaner, RegCleaner, Free Windows Registry Repair, HDCleaner's internal drive cleaner and HDCleaner's internal registry cleaner. As you can see, after running CCleaner, there still is a bunch of "crap" behind, I was curious as to why and was hoping something additional could be added. Could some of these be examples of what you mentioned - old UEME_Runpath entries? I know that a few more unused file extensions could be added to the mix. The addition of a 3rd tab - a Utilities Tab - as I suggested that listed all installed Utilities under a new 3rd tab could not hurt as well! It would add to the safety factor by uncluttering the Applications Tab. In closing, I have been using all mentioned programs for 3+ years without any troubles. I'm sorry about the length, I thought it be best to display what I am talking about. I see a brand-new version release of CCleaner at Major Geeks, I have to check it out!!! Thanks, OddTodd "Never chalk your stick before miscueing" XP Home SP3+ Intel Core 2 Duo Processor - E7300 @ 2.66 GHz 2.0 GB RAM (1024 MB x 2) DDR2 PC2-6400 (800 MHz) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Adapter 250 GB HD (master) / 250 GB HD (external) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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