http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20491758 en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:29:06 EDT Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:29:06 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20497486 jmorlan : I would say risk is low to moderate depending on your system and depending on which registry defrag tool you use. Some video drivers have been reported not working after a registry defrag.

Benefits range from none to minuscule. I recommend doing it once every five years.
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If America has an official philosophy, it surely includes the belief in individualism, competition, private property, democracy, freedom, and a deep faith in education. This social philosophy is called "liberalism." GKM (1936)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20497486 Sat, 17 May 2008 10:51:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20495988 AB : Not very risky, not needed to be done-- though doing it is generally harmless enough. Once in a great while is plenty, if you do want to do it.

It's one of those things that one side will say is beneficial and the other side will say isn't.
Nobody seems to be able to prove conclusively, mathematically and/or technically, that there's any advantage, however-- other than saving a few MB of hard drive space.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20495988 Fri, 16 May 2008 22:29:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20491758 lilhurricane : Using TUU, I've never had an issue.

It's something I don't do often, on ascheduled basis - only when I've recently moved or deleted many files or apps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20491758 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:47:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20491752 ninnpwint : hi all
how risky is it doing registry defrag
do i really need doing it and if so how often
thanks in advance]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20491752 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:46:16 EDT