Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 is a good registry cleaner that is easy to use and provides good backup safety features. It does not provide a lot of features, but if you want the basics, Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 is a solid, reliable software application.

User Interface: PC Tools Registry Mechanic Version 2.0 has a clean, attractive, user interface with good clear explanations on each screen. The product offers a number of configurable options for advanced users, but for novices, the default settings will work quite well. All three product functions: Scan, Compact, and Optimize are accessible from the main (Home) screen.

Scanning: The Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 free trial enables you to correct up to twenty errors. To correct additional errors, you must purchase the product.

Safety: Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 lacks an individual undo tool. You will need to restore all of your data back to a specific point to restore one lost registry item.

Value: The price of Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 is $24.95 for one year. The software can be downloaded from PC Tools’ Web site one time, or purchased as a CD at retail. You can opt for automatic renewal each year at a discounted rate.

Integrated Support Options: There is a good Help system included with the product. Explanations and instructions on screens are clear and understandable.

Top Features

• Supports Windows® Vista™ 32-bit, 98, Me, 2000 and XP 32-bit operating systems.
• Trial version removes problems found in five sections of the registry only.
• Good error detection.
• Free scan for errors.
• Free technical support via e-mail for one year.
• 100% money-back guarantee.

Pros

• Easy to install via download.
• Good detection of errors.
• Graphic scale shows risk assessment of each error.
• User interface is very easy to understand and navigate.
• Good product documentation.
• Automatically backs up current registry.

Cons

• Registry Backup functionality is missing. The product only allows you to restore changes to the registry after they have been fixed.
• Tech support via e-mail is for one year only.

Installation: Download is easy, intuitive, and quick.

Error Detection: In our testing, Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 detected far more errors than other comparable products. However, the error count was misleading, since there were a number of duplicates.

Customer Support: Registry Mechanic Version 7.0 provides free customer support via e-mail for one year. There are FAQs, and helpful information on PC Tools' Web site.