FAO Chuckfickens

[razza]

I had a scan yesterday with Uniblue Registry,according to Uniblue I have about 420 registry problems on my computer.Before going ahead (or not) what are they talking about and are they reputable.

[ChuckFickens]

I wouldn't use any registry cleaners, they invariably identity problems that are not really problems to make it look like they are doing something worthwhile when they are not.

Windows generally doesn't care about a few dead ends and left over bits in the registry and unless you have serious problems and/or you really know what you are doing it's best to leave the registry well alone.

[razza]

Thanks Chuck,I dont see that I have any problems anyhow,will do as you say,ignore them.

[diadem01]

Uniblue is a recognised business … but a business at that. They have no interest in simply reporting your computer is clean … what profit is there in that?

I think it is always best to use the manufacturers services … though windows is not the best anyway.

Apple Intel macs are the best supported computers on the market … not just by the manufacturer but by the excellent community forums that come with them. Apple is all too proud to announce … No problems.

[ChuckFickens]

"Apple is all too proud to announce … No problems."

Yes they are! even when there is a problem

http://www.theregiste...pple_malware_attacks/

[AlBags]

You are joking if you think you are safe with a Mac. Only a matter of time.
Then ... look out for Mac repair costs.
You see .. most parts are proprietory .. and you will be stuck in the official parts supplier network.

[diadem01]

# AlBags. You are joking if you think you're safe with a Mac. Only a matter of time.

So what you are saying is that (at the moment) you ARE safe with a Mac. And at the moment that is good enough for me. It's well known there are no viruses on Macs, nor have there been in recent years. The occasional trojan can get through if you are not too bright about your downloads … but you have to consciously install them in order that they can operate.

As for proprietary parts, you can at least expect them to work and have recourse if they don't. Doing things on the cheap with oddball parts is a guaranteed route to trouble, especially with high tech equipment like a computer.

It's all a question of need and investment. If what you have on your machine is easily replaced or unimportant, buy cheaply. If it has value, invest in quality … and in my opinion, that means Apple.

[Mobius1]

The difference between Apple and Windows PC used to be parts and cost, now it is mostly just cost. Since switching to Intel, Apple are just mid specced PCs with really nice styling. The only place Apples innovates and leads in the computer market is in it's unibody laptop designs and it's displays, the rest is just overpriced tosh that people will buy because, like you, they think they're investing.

A computer for ANY consumer level application is not an investment. It's old hat as soon as the next model is available, which in the case of Apple is usually within six months. There are Windows PCs that ran XP that can be upgraded or just run Win7 out of the box. That is an investment. After a few product generations, Apple ditches its customers and forces upgrade. That means buying a new system, since they make it a song and dance to open anything with their logo on it.

[diadem01]

# Mobius1 "There are Windows PCs that ran XP that can be upgraded or just run Win7 out of the box. That is an investment".

Well, is it now? And have you tried to upgrade and use service pack SP1 … many people who have might tend to argue about the term 'investment' when applied to Windows. Now that is old hat.

[ChuckFickens]

Interesting as I'm sure it is to razza, I don't think there is any mention of macs in their question.

[diadem01]

Yeah; you're right Chuckfickens. Things do tend to wander. But at least you and I seem to agree on not using registry cleaners which was the question.