[LamMengLei]

Hello,
I don't know much about computers.
I'm using Windows Vista Basic with my laptop for more than 2 years.
I bought RegCure and using it for almost 2 years with no problem.
But recently it was automatically removed by the Windows Defender and when I tried to download again Windows Defender reminds me that it is
highly harmful to my computer and stated that it may even ruin my computer.
Is it true?
What should I do?
Please answer me a.s.a.p.
Thanks a lot.

[ParetoRep]

Hello LamMengLei

As an online security company and Microsoft Certified Partner we are aware that false positives do occur. Microsoft has reviewed the current version of the software (RegCure 3.0) and is removing the definition from their library. The definition library will be updated shortly to reflect this change. Please use the steps below to ensure that you have the latest Microsoft definitions and the latest version of RegCure installed on your machine.


[Update the Microsoft Definition Library]
Windows Defender:
1) Access the program by navigating to the Start Menu -> All Programs -> Windows Defender.
2) From the menu bar click on the arrow head beside the question mark.
3) Click on the "Check for updates" option.

Windows Live OneCare:
1) Access the program by navigating to the Start Menu -> All Programs -> Windows Live OneCare.
2) Click on the "Check for updates" link under the "Protection Plus" section.

Microsoft Security Essentials:
1) Access the program by navigating to the Start Menu -> All Programs -> Microsoft Security Essentials
2) Click on the "Update" tab.
3) Click on the "Update" button.


[Install the latest version of RegCure]
1) Access the direct download link here: http://regcure.com/d...ad/revenuewire/
2) You will want to "Run" the file to initiate the installation process.
3) Follow the on-screen instructions provided.

If you encounter any further difficulties, please do not hesitate to send an email detailing your concerns to helpdesk@paretologic.com and one of our highly skilled Support Technicians will be delighted to assist you.

Kindest Regards
Laura
Paretologic Liaison

[Flashorn]

Lammed, on 01 April 2010 - 05:21 AM, said:

Hello,
I don't know much about computers.
I'm using Windows Vista Basic with my laptop for more than 2 years.
I bought RegCure and using it for almost 2 years with no problem.
But recently it was automatically removed by the Windows Defender and when I tried to download again Windows Defender reminds me that it is
highly harmful to my computer and stated that it may even ruin my computer.
Is it true?
What should I do?
Please answer me a.s.a.p.
Thanks a lot.

Hey LamMengLei !!

Welcome to PCWorld Community !

I would Strongly recommend that you Stop using RegCure. Defender is not the only one that flags this software from being installed or
used. It will harm your OS (if it hasn't done so already), in more ways than you can imagine. It is not dependable.

The use of Registry Cleaners is always a Hot topic with some thinking that they are a Godsend and others thinking that they are nothing
but scam.

I am of those that think you should Not use them. They will not bring any more stability to your OS and will eventually break either the
OS or stop other programs from working properly.

To back up my claims . I offer you these sites as proof. Please read through this thread on W.o.T. ( Web of Trust).

http://www.mywot.com...rom-paretologic .

I know it's a long discussion but, it might just give you the proof you need. We have Very competent members on W.o.T. and all agree
that this software is to be avoided.

Here is another discussion by a member of the Malware Fighting Community :

http://hphosts.blogs...malwareurl.html .


If you have any other questions, please post your concerns.


FLASHORN.

[SpiritWind]

Hi Lam :

I want to affirm what Flashorn said about "Registry
Cleaner(s)", which include "RegCure" . IF you are
interested in WHAT some malware-fighting "Microsoft
Most Valuable Professionals" think about Registry
Cleaners, read through the Topic at
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 .

Those who do NOT know much about computers should
DEFINITELY avoid "them" .

[LincolnSpector]

SpiritWind, on 01 April 2010 - 12:43 PM, said:

Hi Lam :

I want to affirm what Flashorn said about "Registry
Cleaner(s)", which include "RegCure" . IF you are
interested in WHAT some malware-fighting "Microsoft
Most Valuable Professionals" think about Registry
Cleaners, read through the Topic at
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 .

Those who do NOT know much about computers should
DEFINITELY avoid "them" .

Yet people on this forum regularly recommend CCleaner, which is a Registry cleaner.

While I generally agree that the average user shouldn't load Regedit and start cleaning out the Registry (even I won't do that), a huge number of Windows problems are caused by errors in the Registry, and can be fixed by working with it.

My favorite Registry tool is Reg Organizer by Chemtable. I seldom use it, but its search function is a great way to make sure you've really removed every trace of an unwanted program, and it has saved me from reinstalling Windows.

Lincoln

[Flashorn]

LincolnSpector, on 02 April 2010 - 08:16 AM, said:

SpiritWind, on 01 April 2010 - 12:43 PM, said:

Hi Lam :

I want to affirm what Flashorn said about "Registry
Cleaner(s)", which include "RegCure" . IF you are
interested in WHAT some malware-fighting "Microsoft
Most Valuable Professionals" think about Registry
Cleaners, read through the Topic at
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 .

Those who do NOT know much about computers should
DEFINITELY avoid "them" .

Yet people on this forum regularly recommend CCleaner, which is a Registry cleaner.

While I generally agree that the average user shouldn't load Regedit and start cleaning out the Registry (even I won't do that), a huge number of Windows problems are caused by errors in the Registry, and can be fixed by working with it.

My favorite Registry tool is Reg Organizer by Chemtable. I seldom use it, but its search function is a great way to make sure you've really removed every trace of an unwanted program, and it has saved me from reinstalling Windows.

Lincoln

Hey Lincoln !!

The members that recommend CCleaner , do so for the Cleaner part of this app and not for the Reg cleaning part of the app. Although I don't and will not recommend
using Registry Cleaners , CCleaner does seem to have a more Conservative cleaning solution when it comes to the Registry. That doesn't mean you should go out and
download this app. to clean out Windows Registry. It has been proven that you will not gain any improvement in speed or stability using such applications.

What is in doubt here, is the RegCure software. IF you follow the links submitted by Spirit and I, and read the discussions, you will soon find out that this software is to be
Avoided by all costs OR it will cost you either your OS or other applications installed on your PC.

This software is SO aggressive. The other reason I am so against anyone using RegCure is the Affiliates' tactics selling this software for Paretologic. They will Scare the user
in buying. After scanning with RegCure, it will report an Enormous amount of Serious errors that should be fixed BUT, if you only downloaded to try then, it will report that
"you need to buy the Registered version" in order to fix these errors.

Any new member of the Computing community will undoubtedly succumb to these scare tactics and will harm their PCs . Now , try getting any kind of help from these "Affiliates".


FLASHORN.

[coastie65]

I have CCleaner installed and do use the Registry Cleaner.........sparingly and I back up the Registry before doing so. I have had no problems from using it. I can't say that about others I have used in years gone by. Primarily, in CCleaner, it is unused file extensions that get cleaned out. Just like the Registry Defragmenters, you run it and if defragmenting IS necessary then do so, if not fine, then you can forget about it for a while as it is infrequently necessary.

[LincolnSpector]

Flashorn, on 02 April 2010 - 01:23 PM, said:

Hey Lincoln !!

The members that recommend CCleaner , do so for the Cleaner part of this app and not for the Reg cleaning part of the app. Although I don't and will not recommend
using Registry Cleaners , CCleaner does seem to have a more Conservative cleaning solution when it comes to the Registry. That doesn't mean you should go out and
download this app. to clean out Windows Registry. It has been proven that you will not gain any improvement in speed or stability using such applications.

What is in doubt here, is the RegCure software. IF you follow the links submitted by Spirit and I, and read the discussions, you will soon find out that this software is to be
Avoided by all costs OR it will cost you either your OS or other applications installed on your PC.

This software is SO aggressive. The other reason I am so against anyone using RegCure is the Affiliates' tactics selling this software for Paretologic. They will Scare the user
in buying. After scanning with RegCure, it will report an Enormous amount of Serious errors that should be fixed BUT, if you only downloaded to try then, it will report that
"you need to buy the Registered version" in order to fix these errors.

Any new member of the Computing community will undoubtedly succumb to these scare tactics and will harm their PCs . Now , try getting any kind of help from these "Affiliates".


FLASHORN.

Hi, Flashorn.

I agree completely about RegCure. But I have found my system improved, and once saved, by the careful and cautious use of a well-made Registry cleaner.

Lincoln

[SnyperTodd]

I agree with you, Lincoln. I think most of the experts advise against cleaning the registry because it can damage Windows if it's not done properly, and most people don't know what is safe to remove and what isn't. I have spent many hours reading and learning about the registry on my own, and for the past several years I've gone in and removed traces of programs left behind in the registry by hand. I also add and remove automatically-starting programs manually through the registry, rather than MSConfig or moving a shortcut to the "Startup" folder (which I consider sloppy ways to do it). I've also removed viruses and other malware manually via regedit that other programs just weren't getting completely removed. On occasion, I've had to restore registry hives that sloppily-written or overzealous registry cleaner programs (or users) have damaged to the point that Windows won't boot or function properly, but if you know what you're doing, there is a performance gain to be had from keeping a clean registry. If nothing else, you don't get that gradual slowdown over time that afflicts most computers.

[smax013]

LincolnSpector, on 04 April 2010 - 09:37 AM, said:

Hi, Flashorn.

I agree completely about RegCure. But I have found my system improved, and once saved, by the careful and cautious use of a well-made Registry cleaner.

Lincoln

SnyperTodd, on 04 April 2010 - 03:07 PM, said:

I agree with you, Lincoln. I think most of the experts advise against cleaning the Registry because it can damage Windows if it's not done properly, and most people don't know what is safe to remove and what isn't. I have spent many hours reading and learning about the Registry on my own, and for the past several years I've gone in and removed traces of programs left behind in the Registry by hand. I also add and remove automatically-starting programs manually through the Registry, rather than MSConfig or moving a shortcut to the "Startup" folder (which I consider sloppy ways to do it). I've also removed viruses and other malware manually via regedit that other programs just weren't getting completely removed. On occasion, I've had to restore Registry hives that sloppily-written or overzealous Registry cleaner programs (or users) have damaged to the point that Windows won't boot or function properly, but if you know what you're doing, there is a performance gain to be had from keeping a clean Registry. If nothing else, you don't get that gradual slowdown over time that afflicts most computers.

I am in the same "boat". I do not believe in a blanket rejection of cleaning the Registry. Cleaning the Registry CAN do good.

Unlike SnyperTodd and other "advanced users", most computer users are not going to want to spend all the time and effort to figure out what to remove "manually" and what not to remove. Thus, they will look to a Registry cleaner. While I will be the first to agree that the specific benefits of a specific Registry cleaner can be debated, I also believe that they can be useful...as long as one proceeds with caution.

If someone is going to use a Registry cleaner, then I will not tell them not to do so. I will strongly advise that they backup their computer AND backup the Registry before doing so (two separate things). And I will also tell them that they need to realize that they may end up spending their money on the Registry cleaner for little to no benefit...and there is always that chance when messing with the Registry of "hosing" the computer. From there, I consider it up the individual user what they want to do.

[cosmologyman2020]

Can anyone tell me what registry cleaners to avoid or any that have created problems by using them.

cosmologyman2020

[musicman195959]

LamMengLei, on 01 April 2010 - 05:21 AM, said:

Hello,
I don't know much about computers.
I'm using Windows Vista Basic with my laptop for more than 2 years.
I bought RegCure and using it for almost 2 years with no problem.
But recently it was automatically removed by the Windows Defender and when I tried to download again Windows Defender reminds me that it is
highly harmful to my computer and stated that it may even ruin my computer.
Is it true?
What should I do?
Please answer me a.s.a.p.
Thanks a lot.

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