Jump to content


registry backup files


1 reply to this topic

#1 OFFLINE   surplus1

    Newbie

  • Members
  • Pip
  • 1 posts

Posted 12 July 2009 - 05:11 PM

How long do I need to keep registry backup files?

Thanks, Robert

#2 OFFLINE   Nergal

    Volunteer CCleaner Demon/Post Meddler

  • Moderators
  • 3,103 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Interests:SmartPhones

Posted 12 July 2009 - 05:23 PM

until you no longer need them :P

I usually keep mine for about a month till I know for sure those (few) entries I removed caused no harm.

Please read my signature
ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION
DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF.
Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark)
ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T.
CCLEANER, RECUVA, DEFRAGGLER AND SPECCY DOCUMENTATION CAN BE FOUND AT www.piriform.com/docs
Link to Winapp2.ini explaination