Registry Toolkit Review

Review of Registry Toolkit ver. 1.3.0 – RegistryToolkit.com
Rating: 3.5/5 stars     Price: $29.99; 2 computer licenses $39.99

Registry Toolkit, like all such registry repair tools, will increase your system's speed and eliminate errors in the Windows registry through cleaning up corrupt and invalid files. It is a light and quick application with few extra frills, yet it contains all the essential extras that many computer users have come to expect out of their registry cleaner.

Among the extra features contained in Registry Toolkit are a Browser Helper Object Manager, a Startup List Manager, an Uninstall Manager, and an Internet Explorer Backup/Restore Manager. These are each listed under the Advanced Tools heading.

The Browser Helper Object tool can assist the user in identifying and removing any BHOs that are not familiar which may be causing Internet Explorer to crash. Browser Helper Objects are a DLL that allows software developers to customize and control Internet Explorer. These BHOs then have access to all the events and properties of a browsing session. By limiting some of these BHOs from gaining access to your system, the user is able to avoid possible incompatibility issues which may corrupt important system functons, causing unstability in PC operation.

The Startup Manager, of course, allows the user to control which programs start up on each boot sequence. Cleaning up the startup list will result in Windows starting up quicker and running smoother. By limiting the programs that may unnecessarily install themselves in your system's startup file, the user may reclaim more resources to allocate to the software actually being used.

The Uninstall Manager allows the user to safely remove orphaned uninstallers from the Add/Remove program file list, thus allowing the PC to run smoother and quicker. Some applications, either intentionally or by a programming error, will save items under a different Creator ID than their own. These items will then remain on the computer, occupying precious memory until fully removed. When using the Uninstall Manager to remove these applications, they will be deleted completely from your system. 

In the event that Internet Explorer is the preferred browser of use, the IE Backup tool will take a snapshot of all the IE settings and save them for future use in case of a mishap. This allows the user to back up URL histories, proxy settings, dialup accounts, security and privacy settings, toolbars and more. Any customization done to IE can be backed up using this tool so that they may be restored should a spyware or other software make unauthorized changes to the Internet Explorer browser. 

As with other such registry repair tools, one of the main advantages to a Registry Toolkit purchase is that the buyer will have access to any program updates which are released in the future. Also, users who purchase licenses for more than one machine can do so at a discount, saving $10 dollars per machine over the single license purchase. For businesses considering purchasing this product, there is a nominally priced Unlimited Computers license purchase for anything more than 3 computers, a twist that we have yet to see that other software developers have added to their marketing campaigns.

Using the Registry Toolkit program may take some people a little getting used to. It doesn't have some of the program features that we've all come to expect of a registry cleaner. For instance, you are unable to view the specific items being targeted for fixing or deletion. This can be a little annoying for those of us who like to verify the items being targeted for repair. Also, the graphic user interface is not as user friendly as it might be. In order to return to a previous screenshot, you have to get used to using the "back" button instead of being able to click on a button that will take you directly to what you wish to view.

If you take the time to download Registry Toolkit to test it out, do yourself a favor and spend some time looking it over to familiarize yourself with how it works and moves around in its graphical interface. This will save you from being frustated by its GUI design. Perhaps this is something that the software developer can work on in future versions.

While Registry Toolkit may not pick up as many errors as other comparable registy cleaners do, it does pick up the essential errors, which will keep your system running smooth and fast. In all, this program, though not very graphically user friendly, does a more than adequate job of cleaning and repairing your Windows registry.

Review updated  5 February, 2008