Registry Mechanic 5.0 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Registry Mechanic

1. Why do we use Registry Mechanic?
   The Windows Registry is a database used to store important settings and options for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP. Windows operating systems cannot operate without it! The Registry contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of your computer and operating system.
   
   Whenever a user makes changes to Control Panel settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the Registry. Running an application on your computer can make several changes to your Registry. And days later, you will find your Registry full of nagging files and we need a tool to manage Registry now. Registry Mechanic is the right one for this job.
   
   
2. Is Registry Mechanic targeted at novice or advanced users?
   Registry Mechanic is designed for novice users; however, this product has more advanced features.
   On the Restore registry backup screen, select the check boxes next to the backups you want to restore.
   Click Restore at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
3. How do I undo changes made to the Windows Registry by Registry Mechanic?
   
   1. On the Main Status screen, click the Restore button.
   2. On the Restore registry backup screen, select the check boxes next to the backups you want to restore.
   3. Click Restore at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
   
4. How do I schedule Registry Mechanic to run at a certain time?
   You can use the following commands in conjunction with a 3rd party scheduler to schedule a Registry Mechanic scan. The command line options are:
   "[Path where Registry Mechanic has been installed on your system]\RegMech.exe" [Command line switch]
   The command line switch can be either "/S" for a Full Scan or "/QS" for a Custom Scan.
   
   For example, the following command runs Registry Mechanic Full Scan:
   "C:\Program Files\Registry Mechanic\RegMech.exe" /S
   
   
5. When starting Registry Mechanic I get the error: This program has been damaged.
   
   1. Ensure that Registry Mechanic has been closed.
   2. Uninstall Registry Mechanic by clicking on Start -> All Programs / Programs -> Registry Mechanic (folder) -> Uninstall Registry Mechanic and follow the prompts to remove the application from your computer.
   3. If necessary, navigate to the "Registry Mechanic" folder on your hard drive and delete the folder and its entire contents. This folder is usually found within the "Program Files" folder.
   4. Re-install Registry Mechanic.