My Desktop PC runs with XP Pro and I use Reg Supreme Pro for registry maintenance. Very happy with this option.

I have recently bought a laptop which comes with Vista. I loaded my Registry Supreme Pro only to find it does not work with my version of Vista (x64). I have check with Macecraft and it is not compatible.

I know you can't specifically recommend a product, but has anyone any experience with using registry cleaners for Vista and could point me in a general direction?

Thanks

I am now sure if I do have an x64 version! So to be precise the Processor is an AMD Turion (tm) 64 x2 Mobile Technology 7L-50 1.60Ghz, but the operating system is 32-bit.

It is the use of 64 and 32 which is confusing, but am I right in thinking I do NOT have Vista (x64), but a Vista 32 bit?

If I am right what guidelines would you recommend for a registry cleaner?

My apologies for any confusion.

http://www.registry-cleaner.net/vist...ry-cleaner.htm

http://www.xp-tools.com/061029/vista-registry-clean.htm

These are just a couple. I couldn't recommend any as I don't use them.

Most new motherboards and CPU's are listed as 64 bit meaning they are capable of running 64 bit systems; as well as 32 bit.

Unless your Vista states clearly that it is 64 bit it is probably 32.

Right click My Computer and then click Properties to verify.

Or > start > run > winver

What exactly happened when you tried to use or install Registry Supreme Pro on Vista?

What was the error message and or behavior?

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I do see that it is compatible with 32 bit but not 64:

http://www.macecraft.com/index.php?i...ingle&param=38



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First of all many thanks to both of you for getting back to me. Running My Computer>Properties indicates a 32-bit Vista OS so I guess that solves that issue!

In terms of the RegSupreme Pro 1.4 it seems to be an issue for quite a few on Macecraft's forum. The behaviour is also the same in that the software successfully finds the issues, but simply hangs when the cleaner is run.

I have raised it on their forum, but no reply as yet. I have now raised it as a technical issue, via a direct email, and a reply is promised within 2 business days. I will, of course, update this forum as soon as I have anything concrete to report.

Thanks again

I am running Vista Ultimate and I use a program called Registry Smoker 1.1 which works quite well.

Even though it does not specifically say that it supports Vista I run it in compatibilty mode for Windows XpSp2 and also as an administrator.

It has a 7 day trial option so you have nothing to lose in trying it.

You can find it here.

Code:

http://www.xp-smoker.com/regsmoker.html

Hope this helps