64-bit virus scanner, 64-bit reg. cleaner?

CrunchDude · Mar 5, 2008, 02:12 AM

Hey all...I am used to using WinASO for cleaning my registry. Their latest version (3.2) is still not 64-bit capable. My guess is that I should use a 64-bit registry cleaner?? What do you guys use and recommend?

Same for virus scanning. I have a license for AVG Professional. No 64-bit one available, so I'm running a trial version of eset nod32, which has a 64-bit version, and works very well. Again, which one do you guys use/recommend? Should I buy a license for nod32, or can I use my paid-for AVG 32-bit one?

Finally, is it important to have an x64 virus scanner, as well as an x64 reg. cleaner, or would I be able to use 32-bit versions of each???

Thanks!

Vikingod · Mar 5, 2008, 02:15 AM

I use Avast for virus and CCLeaner for registry stuff. Never had a problem, and they are both free.

**temeteus82** · Mar 5, 2008, 07:09 AM

I'm using them too in Vista x64

Golbeze · Mar 5, 2008, 04:39 PM

I use Antivir and CCleaner myself, both 32-bit programs. As long as it's Vista compatible it'll work fine.

Judas · Mar 5, 2008, 04:51 PM

i've yet to find a registry cleaner that i could guarantee myself...

but alot of people use AVG or Avast.

Mar 5, 2008, 02:12 AM	#1
CrunchDude DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	64-bit virus scanner, 64-bit reg. cleaner? Hey all...I am used to using WinASO for cleaning my registry. Their latest version (3.2) is still not 64-bit capable. My guess is that I should use a 64-bit registry cleaner?? What do you guys use and recommend? Same for virus scanning. I have a license for AVG Professional. No 64-bit one available, so I'm running a trial version of eset nod32, which has a 64-bit version, and works very well. Again, which one do you guys use/recommend? Should I buy a license for nod32, or can I use my paid-for AVG 32-bit one? Finally, is it important to have an x64 virus scanner, as well as an x64 reg. cleaner, or would I be able to use 32-bit versions of each??? Thanks! __________________ Thinkpad T60p: 15" UXGA BOE-Hydis IPS Flexview LCD, T7600 Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, ATI FireGL V5200 256MB, Atheros AR5008 a/b/g/n, 1TB in HDD's, 4GB RAM, Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP1!

Mar 5, 2008, 02:15 AM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I use Avast for virus and CCLeaner for registry stuff. Never had a problem, and they are both free.

Mar 5, 2008, 04:39 PM	#4
Golbeze HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I use Antivir and CCleaner myself, both 32-bit programs. As long as it's Vista compatible it'll work fine.