Performance Software Review: Uniblue Registry Booster 2009

Written by:  • Edited by: Bill Fulks
Published May 5, 2009
• Related Guides: Windows | RAM | Uniblue
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Problems with the Windows registry may be a hidden cause for computer slowdowns and crashes. Uniblue Registry Booster 2009 promises to fix these problems and keep your registry clean with regular scans. How well does it work? Let’s find out.

Uniblue Registry Booster 2009

Windows registry cleaners, in general, are a hot topic for debate in many technical circles. Some claim that these products have the potential to do more harm than good, especially if you happen to download and install one from a less than reputable source. Others swear by these applications and insist that they improve the speed and efficiency of Windows PCs. However, both groups do agree on one fact – if you are going to use software of this nature, make sure that you’re using a program with a solid reputation.

Uniblue is a well-known name in the world of PC performance utilities, and Registry Booster 2009 is the company’s latest release of its registry optimization software. This application performs a deep scan of the Windows registry, looking for conflicts as well as unused and corrupted entries. Once the scan is complete, you’ll be given the opportunity to perform all recommended repairs or pick and choose as you see fit. We’ll talk a little more about this option later in our review, but first let’s turn our attention to the actual installation of the software.

Installation and Setup
Rating Excellent

The installation of Registry Booster 2009 was typical of most Windows software these days – click Next several times, click Finish, and you’re done. No problems were encountered during this process on several different machines, and general setup went as expected. However, for the software to run, your PC should meet the following system requirements.

  • Intel Pentium 3 500Mhz or equivalent processor (Pentium 4 1Ghz or equivalent recommended)
  • 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended)
  • 100 MB free hard disk space (200 MB free space recommended)
  • Graphics mode 1024 x 768 true color (highest 32-bit)
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (Internet Explorer 6 or higher recommended)
  • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista (32-bit)

Note that, at this time, Registry Booster 2009 is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems.

Ease of Use
Rating Excellent

The user interface of Registry Booster 2009 is quite intuitive and easy to navigate. When you first open the application, you’ll be met with a startup screen informing you of the last date and time (if any) that your registry was scanned and some information about that event. To perform a new scan, simply click the large Start scan button as shown in the screenshot below. (Click any image for a larger view.)

Registry Booster 2009 Startup Screen
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Once the scan is complete, a list of recommended repairs will be listed in the Registry scan tab of the application under Latest scan results. Here, you can choose to accept all recommendations by checking a single box or go through the list, one by one, and decide which changes you would like to make. You also have the option to create a backup of the registry before any changes are made. Always take advantage of this backup option – the process only takes a few minutes, and it can save you a lot of problems later if you do accidentally delete something critical. Don’t worry – if you forget to click the backup button, you’ll be reminded again of this option before any repairs are made to the registry.

Registry Booster 2009 Scan Results
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In addition to the Scan option, Registry Booster 2009 also has a Registry defrag utility that can be accessed in the same tab of the application and run with just the click of a button. If you’ve made a number of changes to your registry, whether through cleaning with Registry Booster’s scan or simply through several install/uninstall procedures, this utility alone may result in quite a performance boost, especially if your PC is running with minimum RAM requirements.

Continue on to the next page for the conclusion of our review of Uniblue Registry Booster 2009.

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EEK Oct 15, 2009 10:49 PM
Uniblue
Sorry, but I can't believe that you would endorse this awful software. It ruined my computer and I wound up spending a heck of a lot more to have it fixed. I would send a big BUYER BEWARE on this product. Do yourself a favor and avoid buying!!
 
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