Registry Utilities 2008

Windows comes with various different components, some of which can get damaged when installing particular programs. It can be a pain to fix these issues, but this is where specialized applications like Registry Utilities 2008 come in handy, offering the possibility to scan and clean registries, disk, and other parts of the PC.

The application is rather flexible in the sense that you can carry it around on a USB flash drive to use on more than just your computer. However, you do need to make sure that the computer you use it on is fitted with .NET Framework, although modern Windows iterations come with it as a default feature.

A compact main window shows up on launch, with general system info shown in the main tab. It’s best to launch it with administrator privileges, because some areas of Windows need elevated rights to be accessed. All features are accessed through tabs, with the possibility to use a registry tweaker, system optimizer, and several additional tools.

One of the first things you might want to do is perform a backup of the entire registry system, just in case you manage to mess something up. Later on, you can use the application to restore a backup image file.

Optimization tools are dedicated to both the registry system and disk drive. Scan and optimization tools prompt you for every irregularity that’s encountered, so you can decide whether to proceed with cleaning, or ignore.

When you’re done fixing registries, the application lets you take a look at startup items, with the possibility to remove existing ones, or add new programs. The integrity of the disk can be used through a different built-in component.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that Registry Utilities 2008 is a practical application you can rely on from time to time in order to check the integrity and health status of your PC, and attempt to fix any issues. Portability is a plus, letting you work with various tools even on other computers.