Is Registry Mechanic legitimate software?

original title: Registry Mechanic??? Legit???

Registry Mechanic is on my desktop and keeps popping up showing 78 errors. It is requesting a $29 registration fee to fix these errors. Doesn't Windows have a program built in that does this automatically? I also have Norton. Isn't Norton supposed to take care of that?  Thanks!

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Define "legitimate." Is it a real application? Yes. Do you need it? Probably not.

Save your hard-earned money!

TIP: If you ever again think your Registry needs to be cleaned, repaired, boosted, tuned-up, cured, tweaked, fixed, maximized, "swept" or optimised (it doesn't), read this article and this older  (but still valid) one (and related links cited therein) then draw your own conclusions. Also related => http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2563254


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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
Microsoft MVP (Windows Client) since October 2002

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Last updated December 29, 2024 Views 5,710 Applies to: