It is generally agreed that with the newer Microsoft operating systems like Vista and XP, it is no longer necessary to run a registry cleaner. Because these operating systems are based on Windows NT, invalid or corrupt registry keys should not adversely affect your computer’s performance. On a practical level, however, if you have removed adware, spyware or other malware from your computer system, there may be bad registry keys that are messing up your PC performance despite the fact that the
Whenever Apple suggests a practice that is contra to the Mac user orthodoxy, the press pounces on it. In this case it’s the suggestion that Mac users add antivirus software to their systems.
I noticed today when I pulled up a page with a embedded YouTube video that it attempted to install a virus onto my machine. My Virus software, Ca Anti-Virus stopped the virus dead in its tracks, but YouTube has yet to resolve the issue
Common advice is that you do not need to run a registry cleaner with the newer Microsoft operating programs such as XP and Vista. Because these operating systems are based on Windows NT, invalid or corrupt registry keys should not adversely affect your computer’s performance. From a practical perspective, you could still experience PC problems because of corrupt or bad registry keys. Even though your operating system relies on Windows NT, removing malware, spyware or adware could leave bad ke