system mechanic and the like

mrmjs

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are programs like system mechanic good or total junk? I have it and use it to clean my registry but Im thinking it was a mistake.
 

edklite

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if you know what you are doing then all you need is CCleaner its got a registry cleaner in it.

If you don't know what you are doing I find these cleaner tend to help you mess things up more.

remember: always backup registry before editing