Registry Cleaners Scam or Legit?

I hear this question a lot and I wish i received a dollar every time, because I would be loaded by now.

The quick answer the question – No, Registry cleaners are definitely not a scam and I personally use them myself on every PC and notebook that I own. So I will dispel some of the myths about Registry cleaners and why they might be considered a scam as well as the benefits they really offer. I will focus around the software called RegCure, because I use this most often and I have seen this labelled as a scam.

But before we go any further. We need to look at what a Registry repair product is supposed to do. The primary function is to keep the Windows Registry clean and clutter free. Taking note of this, the top products do an awesome job, exactly as expected. The extra benefits of this include improved performance and less crashing. A cleaner such as RegCure also has features that include a startup manager, which can help improve boot times and reduce CPU usage. You can also backup the Registry, which should be done, in case a restore is required.

So why do Registry cleaners get labelled as a scam?

Many users have other issues that cannot be directly fixed with a Registry cleaner. The most common I have witnessed is Spyware or Viruses. These can slow up your machine considerably and you might not be aware that you are infected. Unfortunately a Registry cleaner cannot clear up these problems, but it will help. In this case anti-virus products are mandatory.

Conflicting hardware and devices might also be causing slowdown, or faulty hardware. Some applications are also very resource intensive and they can slow your computer to a halt. An application error can be fixed with a Registry cleaner, but a poorly written application that uses too much CPU can not be repaired, it can only be uninstalled.

As you can see, there are situations that cause similar symptoms to a cluttered Registry. When a user tries a Registry cleaner and doesn’t see results, they may believe the product is a scam. The best bet is to use anti-virus software and a Registry cleaner together. For the majority of users, a good Registry cleaner will work wonders and it is probably the most cost effective way to a boost in performance.

The benefits of using a Registry cleaner include: speed and performance improvements, reduced errors, eliminate blue screen crashes, better responsiveness, gains in disk space and more.

We recommend the use of RegCure or CCleaner and you can read a full RegCure review to learn more.