Registry Cleaner Guide

Error Nuker Review

ErrorNuker is a registry cleaner that has gained in popularity since its release a little while back. This particular registry fixer has some advantages to it that other like programs do not, while also not being a perfect program. For advanced users who don’t mind a little bit of toying around, ErrorNuker is a fine program, but for beginners, it’s not the best choice.

The Good:

• Scheduled Tasks. While being considered a standard feature, scheduled tasks are not found in all registry cleaners. ErrorNuker is one of the programs that does include this feature, and it is quite useful. You can use the scheduler in ErrorNuker to set up registry cleaning-related tasks to run even when you’re not at home. You can even set up a weekly scan, in case you forget when to scan the registry for problems.
• Start-Up Program Manager. Ever gotten annoyed with AIM booting right at startup, or perhaps that pesky RealPlayer? Well, the start-up program manager provides a solution to your annoyance by allowing you to edit the registry so that only certain programs start when the computer boots up. This allows you to remove any unnecessary startup programs.
• Roll-Back. The registry is a very complex part of the computer, and if you mess it up, you can potentially screw up the whole computer. What’s nice about ErrorNuker is that it has a very nice roll-back feature that allows you to “undo” registry fixes the program has performed. So if the program—or you—accidentally removes a key part of the registry, you can use this feature to reinstate it.

The Bad:

• Not Very Beginner Friendly. The registry is already a very complicated, often confusing part of the computer, so most registry cleaners aim to make things a bit easier. Unfortunately, ErrorNuker is not one of them, as the user interface for the program is very confusing. Sure, an advanced user might be able to easily navigate it, but to the absolute beginner, it’s going to be a lot tougher to learn how to make the program do what you need it to do.
• Not As Thorough. It’s important to very thoroughly scan the registry when looking for problems, and ErrorNuker doesn’t really do this. For instance, when I tested it, I found that it only discovered half the problems that RegCure did, and for me, this isn’t good enough. Basically, it’ll find some of the most glaring problems, but as for those that harder to find, it probably will not find and fix them.

Overall:
For users that don’t mind having a cleaner that isn’t the most thorough and are able to navigate around the sometimes complicated interface, ErrorNuker is a decent program. It has some features that people will love—such as the ability to roll-back changes, as well as the automated schedule—and other features that some will find less than satisfying. Overall, it is worth the money.