Hi John, I need to know exactly which registry tool we are talking about, before I can tell you anything specific. Yes, there is always a risk involved with modifying the registry, and it absolutely should be backed up before doing so, or there should be a contengency plan in place such as a workable means of restoring the entire operating system,. I have hacked the registry on numerous occasions, for many different things, and have never had a problem, but I would not recommend it to the average user. Generally speaking, the registry can be restored without sighted help, but only if the system is bootable. Bottom line is this: Anytime you make modifications to the operating system, there is a chance of unexpected, and undesireable side-effects. These days, most registry cleaning tools are safe,and have good results. If you need more, let me know. HTH, Richard Q Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Justice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 2:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] REGISTRY SCRUBBING PROGRAM
On the Blind-Computing programs page, there is a tool which prunes the registry. I have questions about it before I use the tool. When I ran the program it found about 200 registry items which seem to have no real purpose. The tool requires that you check each item to confirm it can be removed. But at the top of the page, is a warning statement indicating that the registry should be backed up before the tool is used. That makes sense. But how is that done? Secondly, if you use the tool and it does remove something vital, how can you get your system back up and running? How reliable is the tool? If someone were to simply check the All option, how much risk is there that the computer would be disabled? Rick, I found this on your page. It looks like an effective tool but I am a bit concerned. Can you give me any input on this? John Justice My job feeds my family, music feeds my soul. PERSONAL E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
