Registry Helper Support
Very important!
Please be sure to read this page before submitting a question to support - because it's
probably already answered for you here.
We setup this page so you can get an immediate
answer to your question.
If you submit a question that's
clearly answered below we will have to refer you back to this page.
If your question is not answered below, click
here to e-mail us.
>> Top 5 Support Questions:
General Questions
Download / Installation Questions
Activation Questions
Program Questions
Updates Questions
Ordering Questions
What
does Registry Helper protect my computer against?
Registry Helper is a utility that finds Invalid Entries in your Windows
registry and
deletes these Invalid Entries to increase your computer's stability and performance.
With
Registry Helper you will:
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Improve
overall system performance. With a clean registry, Windows and applications
will be able to get data from the registry in a more efficient manner.
-
Reduce
the amount of time it takes your system to boot. By not needing to load
"empty" registry entries at startup, Windows will take less time
to start.
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Save
memory by cleaning the registry. By reducing the overall size of the
registry, more memory will be available for other applications, reducing the
likelihood that your system will need to resort to using virtual memory (virtual
memory is much slower than physical memory).
-
Prevent
your system from behaving erratically, freezing, or crashing. Certain
corrupt registry entries can cause applications or the operating system to
retrieve invalid information about your system or cause it to fail to find
that information altogether. Any of these undesirable outcomes can in some
cases cause applications or the operating system to behave erratically,
freeze, or crash.
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Why do I need
Registry Helper?
The System Registry is like the central nervous
system of your computer. Virtually all Windows programs -- and the Windows
operating system itself -- store a massive array of information inside this
database. These thousands of entries control the behavior and appearance of
virtually everything on your system.
Over time the registry becomes larger as new programs are installed, used and
removed.
The registry can grow but it can never shrink back due to its design. Why? When
a registry entry is removed, that entry is simply marked as blank but still
remains in place. This creates a gap in the registry. Because of this behavior,
as hundreds or thousands of "gaps" are created, the registry becomes
more and more fragmented over time.
Registry fragmentation causes overall system performance to decrease. Systems
with a fragmented registry will take longer to boot and will use more memory for
processing the registry. This results in decreased overall performance as other
programs are forced to use virtual memory which is much slower than physical
memory.
Registry Helper is a utility that finds and removes Invalid registry Entries resulting in:
- Faster system speed
- No system crashes
- Smooth system functioning
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Does
Registry Helper delete all known Invalid Entries?
Registry Helper removes the Invalid Entries it detects in your computer's registry. If Registry Helper is unable to remove a particular Invalid Entry, our technical department will research that
Invalid Entry and come up with
a solution for you.
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Can
Registry Helper remove viruses?
Registry Helper is not an anti-virus software. However, it is designed to
delete Invalid Entries in your computer's registry which may affect system performance.
In the case of the viruses, we suggest you visit the following search engine for information:
http://www.google.com
and do a search for anti-virus software.
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Why
won't Registry Helper remove the Blaster worm from my computer?
Registry Helper is not an anti-virus
software. However, it is designed to
delete Invalid Entries in your computer's registry which may affect system performance.
In the case of the Blaster Worm, however, we suggest you visit the following search engine for information:
http://www.google.com
and do a search for
Blaster worm.
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How often
should I scan my computer?
We recommend scanning your computer at least once per week.
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| Download / Installation Questions
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How do I re-install Registry Helper
on my computer?
You can re-install Registry Helper by
clicking the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/RHSetup.exe
Note: If you already purchased, you
will need to enter your Activation Key into the new software.
You can find this information in your order confirmation e-mail. If you do not
have your Activation Key, click here to e-mail
support.
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I
download Registry Helper but then nothing happens
To download Registry Helper, please try the
following:
- Download Registry Helper now by clicking
the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/RHSetup.exe
- When your browser prompts you with the
download box, click the "SAVE" or "SAVE AS" button
instead of the "OPEN" or "RUN" button.
- At the top of the window that appears there
is a dropdown box to the right of the words "Save in:". Click the
dropdown box to list your drives.
- Double-click on your "C:" drive.
- Click the "SAVE" button in the
lower-right-hand corner of the box. The software will begin downloading.
- After your download is complete, click the
"Start" button in the bottom-left-hand corner of Windows
- Select "Run" from the menu
- Type c:\RHSetup.exe into the box and
click the "OK" button
Registry Helper should automatically install
and open on your computer.
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The
Registry Helper download gets stuck and doesn't complete
Please try downloading Registry Helper
again by clicking the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/RHSetup.exe
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I
try to download Registry Helper but my browser tells me the download is not
allowed
Your browser's security settings are set to disallow downloads. To fix this,
follow these steps:
- Connect to Internet Explorer and click the "Tools" button
- Click "Internet Options"
- Click on the "Security" tab and click the "Custom
Level" button
- Scroll down to the "Downloads" section
- Under "File Download" make sure "Enabled" is selected
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I
purchased Registry Helper but have not received my Activation Key
After you complete your purchase, you should be taken to the order confirmation
web page and receive a confirmation e-mail. In
many cases, Registry Helper automatically activates the full version of the software
for you. To determine if Registry Helper is
activated, please follow these steps:
- Open Registry Helper
- Click the "About" button located at
the top of the program
- Examine the "Status" field. If it
reads "Activated" you will see your Activation Key.
If Registry Helper is not activated, and you need
your Activation Key, click here to e-mail support.
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I
received my Activation Key but, every time I try to activate, Registry Helper
asks me to purchase again
To activate
Registry Helper, follow these steps:
- Click the round green "Activate
Now" button located at the top of the
Registry Helper program (it appears to the left of the "About" and "Help" buttons).
A screen will pop up and ask you to enter your Activation Key.
- Enter your Activation Key exactly as it
appears in your confirmation e-mail, then
click the "Activate Now" button.
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My Activation Key does not work
Please
check your Activation Key and try
re-entering
it.
Make sure you are entering your
Activation Key for Registry Helper
and not another software product.
To avoid problems, simply copy and paste your
Activation Key by following the steps below:
- Highlight your Activation
Key with your mouse
(e.g. hold down your left-mouse button then drag your mouse over your Activation
Key).
- Copy your Activation
Key by holding down the
"CTRL" key on your keyboard then press the "C" key at
the same time. Alternatively, you can also copy by clicking the
"Edit" option in the toolbar located at the top of your screen
then selecting "Copy".
- Click your mouse in the "Activation
Key" field in
Registry
Helper.
- Paste your Activation
Key by holding down the
"CTRL" key on your keyboard then press the "V" key at
the same time. Alternatively, you can also paste by clicking the
"Edit" option in the toolbar located at the top of your screen
then selecting "Paste".
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I
lost my Activation Key
If you lost your Activation Key, please click here to e-mail support.
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I
don't see the green "Activate Now" button at the top of Registry Helper
The reason the green
"Activate Now" button is no
longer visible is because you are
already activated.
To confirm that Registry Helper is activated,
please follow these steps:
- Open Registry Helper
- Click the "About" button located at
the top of the program
- Examine the "Status" field. If it
reads "Activated", the program is working in the full version
mode.
If
you don't see the green "Activate Now" button, and Registry Helper is
not on a status of "Activated", please click here to e-mail support.
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I got a message box "Unable To Check License Status"
We're sorry. We were unable to check your license status due to one of the following reasons:
- Your computer may currently not be connected to the Internet. You can test
your Internet connection by opening your web browser and visiting a web
site.
- If you have a firewall, it may be blocking Registry Helper from connecting to the License Server.
In your firewall, please make sure "RegistryHelper.exe" is allowed
access to the Internet. You may also try closing and reopening
Registry Helper.
- We may be experiencing a temporary problem. Please try again later.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please click here
to e-mail customer service.
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I got a message box "Unable To Determine License Status"
We're sorry. We were unable to determine your license status due to one of the following reasons:
- You may have mistyped your Activation Key. Please check your Activation Key and try re-entering it.
- We may be experiencing a temporary problem. Please try again later.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please click here
to e-mail customer service.
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I got a message box "License Status: Unknown (End Of Term)"
We're sorry. We were unable to check your license status due to one of the following reasons:
-
Your computer may currently not be connected to the Internet. You can test your
Internet connection by opening your web browser and visiting a web site.
- If you have a firewall, it may be blocking Registry Helper from connecting to the License Server.
In your firewall, please make sure "RegistryHelper.exe" is allowed
access to the Internet. You may also try closing and reopening
Registry Helper.
Registry Helper is now running in trial mode and is not able to delete Invalid Entries, if present, from your computer's registry.
Check Your License Status
Please connect to the Internet now then click the "Check License Status" button.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please click here to e-mail customer service.
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I got a message box "License Certificate Corrupted"
Your stored Activation Key and/or License Certificate are corrupt.
Registry Helper is now running in trial mode. Please re-enter your Activation Key
now. If you lost your Activation Key,
please click here to e-mail customer service.
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How do I stop
Registry Helper from starting every time I turn on my computer?
To stop Registry Helper from automatically starting,
follow these steps:
- Click the blue button in the left-hand menu labeled
"Program Settings"
- Uncheck the box next to "Load Registry Helper When Windows
Starts"
To use the program you will have to start it manually by double-clicking its desktop icon.
You can manually open Registry Helper by double-clicking its icon on your Windows desktop
(the icon is a square red image with a white lightning strike and the name "Registry Helper" appears beneath it).
Note: If you don't see the icon on your Windows desktop, you can also open the program by doing the following:
- Click the "Start" button located in the bottom left-hand corner of Windows
- Select "All Programs" (appears directly above the
"Start" button when you click it)
- Select "Registry Helper" from the menu that appears
- Click on "Registry Helper"
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Registry Helper
freezes when deleting Invalid Entries
After you run the scan, do not try to delete all the
Invalid Entries at once. Instead, please do the following:
STEP 1
- Click the blue "Scan Now" button in the left-hand menu.
- Click the green "Scan" button located at the bottom of the screen.
- On the "Invalid Entries Detected" page, right-click over the window that lists the
Invalid Entries and click "Select None".
- Check off about 30% of the Invalid Entries (you don't have to be exact).
- Click the "Delete Invalid Entries" button located at the bottom of the screen.
(If your computer still freezes, repeat these steps but check off about 15% of the
Invalid Entries).
STEP 2
The Invalid Entries that you *didn't* check off will automatically be added to your "Ignore List". You must remove them from your "Ignore List" so they show up in the next scan by doing the following:
- Click the blue "Ignore List" button in the left-hand menu.
- Right-click your mouse over the listing of items and choose "Select All" (this will check the box next to all the items in the list).
- Click the "Delete" button at the bottom of the screen.
After you have removed the Invalid Entries from your "Ignore List", repeat the instructions in STEP 1 to
delete the remaining Invalid Entries.
When you're finished deleting all the Invalid Entries, reboot your computer and do a fresh scan to make sure everything is
deleted.
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Registry Helper
gives me a run-time error
To
fix your run-time error, please uninstall
Registry Helper by following these steps:
- Click the Start button (located in the lower-left-hand corner of
Windows) and select "Control Panel"
- Double-click "Add or Remove Programs"
- Scroll down to "Registry Helper" and click it once to highlight
it
- Click the "Change/Remove" button
- When prompted, "Are you sure you want to
completely remove Registry Helper and all of its components?" click the
"Yes" button
After the uninstall is complete, reboot your computer (rebooting is an important step - please do not skip this).
Then install the latest version of Registry Helper by following these
steps:
- Click the link below to download the new
software
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/RHSetup.exe
- When your browser prompts you with the grey download box, click the "OPEN"
or "RUN" button.
- The software will automatically install and open on your computer as soon as it finishes downloading.
- This should fix the run-time error you experienced.
Note:
You will need to enter your Activation Key and Order Number into the new software.
You can find this information in your order confirmation e-mail.
If you do not have your Activation Key, click here to e-mail support.
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How do I open Registry Helper?
You can open Registry Helper by double-clicking its icon on your Windows desktop
(the icon is a square red image with a white lightning strike and the name "Registry Helper" appears beneath it).
Note: If you don't see the icon on your Windows desktop, you can also open the program by doing the following:
- Click the "Start" button located in the bottom left-hand corner of Windows
- Select "All Programs" (appears directly above the
"Start" button when you click it)
- Select "Registry Helper" from the menu that appears
- Click on "Registry Helper"
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When
I click buttons in Registry Helper nothing happens
Please
reboot your computer and that should clear up the problem.
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How do I uninstall
Registry Helper?
To
uninstall Registry Helper, follow the steps below for your operating system:Windows XP,
2003, 2000, NT, Me, 98
- Click the Start button (located in the lower-left-hand corner of
Windows) and select "Control Panel"
- Double-click "Add or Remove Programs"
- Scroll down to "Registry Helper" and click it once to highlight
it
- Click the "Change/Remove" button
- When prompted, "Are you sure you want to completely remove
Registry Helper and all of its components?"
click the "Yes" button
- Reboot your computer
Windows
Vista
- Click the Start button (a blue circle containing the Windows logo located in the lower-left-hand corner of Windows) and select "Control Panel"
- Double-click "Programs and Features"
- Scroll down to "Registry Helper" and double-click it
- When prompted, "Windows needs your permission to continue" click
the "Continue" button
- When prompted, "Are you sure you want to completely remove
Registry Helper and all of its components?" click the "Yes" button
- Reboot your computer
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I
uninstalled Registry Helper but the program still appears after reboot
It sounds like something may have gone wrong during the uninstall process.
To fix this problem, you need to first re-install the software, make sure
the Registry Helper program is shutdown, and then uninstall the program.
To re-install Registry Helper, follow these steps:
- You can re-install the software by
clicking
the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/RHSetup.exe
- Once the software is installed and starts to load, immediately click on the "Stop Scan" button and close the program.
- Now hold down the following three keys in this order
CTRL+ALT+DEL. This will launch your "Task Manager" window.
- Click on the "Processes" tab at the top of the "Task Manager".
- Under the "Processes" tab, you will see a
list of all running programs. Look for
"RegistryHelper.exe" then do the following:
a. Click it once to highlight it
b. Click the "End Process" button
located in the lower right-hand corner
- Close "Task Manager" by clicking the red
"x" located in the upper-right-hand corner
To
uninstall Registry Helper, follow the steps below for your operating system: Windows XP,
2003, 2000, NT, Me, 98
- Click the Start button (located in the lower-left-hand corner of
Windows) and select "Control Panel"
- Double-click "Add or Remove Programs"
- Scroll down to "Registry Helper" and click it once to highlight
it
- Click the "Change/Remove" button
- When prompted, "Are you sure you want to completely remove
Registry Helper and all of its components?"
click the "Yes" button
- Reboot your computer
Windows
Vista
- Click the Start button (a blue circle containing the Windows logo located in the lower-left-hand corner of Windows) and select "Control Panel"
- Double-click "Programs and Features"
- Scroll down to "Registry Helper" and double-click it
- When prompted, "Windows needs your permission to continue" click
the "Continue" button
- When prompted, "Are you sure you want to completely remove
Registry Helper and all of its components?" click the "Yes" button
- Reboot your computer
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I
got a message that read "Administrator Privileges Required"
Your account does not have Administrator privileges on your Vista computer.
Administrator privileges are required to properly delete the detected Invalid Entries.
Please do the following:
- If you are a home user, login to your computer using an Administrator account, then scan your computer again and complete the registry cleaning.
- If you are a business user, ask your company's Systems Administrator to login to your computer using their account and complete the registry cleaning for you.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please
click here to e-mail technical support.
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I
got a message box "Unable To Check For Updates"
We're sorry. We were unable to check for updates due to one of the following reasons:
- Your computer may currently not be connected to the Internet. You can test your Internet connection by opening your web browser and visiting a web site.
- If you have a firewall, it may be blocking Registry Helper from connecting to the License Server. In your firewall, please make sure "RegistryHelper.exe" is allowed access to the Internet. You may also try closing and reopening Registry Helper.
- We may be experiencing a temporary problem. Please try again later.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please
click here to e-mail technical support.
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I
got a message box "Unable To Automatically Check For Updates"
We attempted to automatically check for updates multiple times but could not connect to the Updates Server.
Automated checks occur when the "Activate Updates (recommended)" box is checked on the "Updates" screen.
We could not automatically check for updates due to one of the following reasons:
- Your computer may not have been connected to the Internet recently.
Note: You can manually check for updates at any time by clicking the "Updates" button located at the bottom of the left-hand menu, then clicking the "Check For Updates" button.
- If you have a firewall, it may be blocking Registry Helper from connecting to the License Server. In your firewall, please make sure
"RegistryHelper.exe" is allowed access to the Internet. You may also try closing and reopening Registry Helper.
- We may be experiencing a temporary problem. Please try again later.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please
click here to
e-mail technical support.
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I
got a message box "Unable To Install Updates"
We're sorry. We were unable to install the update due to one of the following reasons:
- The update did not download completely.
- We may be experiencing a temporary problem. Please try again later.
Note: If you continue to get this message, please
click here to e-mail technical support.
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Where can I
purchase?
You can purchase Registry Helper by clicking the
link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/ activate.asp
We are looking forward to welcoming you as a new member.
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Can I
install Registry Helper on two computers?
When you
activate, you have the opportunity to purchase a second license for
Registry Helper. Just select the "Additional License" option, and you will be able to use the
program on two computers.
You can
activate
by clicking the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/activate.asp
We are looking forward to welcoming you as a new member.
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What
is Activation Key Protection Service?
We will re-issue you an Activation Key in case you lose your software or need to re-download it for any reason. If you don't choose the Activation Key Protection Service, we will not re-issue your Activation Key and you will need to repurchase the software.
For example, if your computer crashes or
you lose your program, you can simply e-mail us and we will send you your Activation Key
at any time, for as long as your license is valid.
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When
will I get my order?
After you complete your purchase, you should
immediately be taken to the order confirmation web
page and receive a confirmation e-mail.
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Can
I use a Switch card to purchase?
We're sorry. Unfortunately, we do not accept Switch
cards.
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Can
I use my debit card to purchase?
Yes, you can use your debit card as long as there is a Visa or
MasterCard logo on
it.
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Why do I have
to pay?
To use Registry Helper to detect Invalid Entries is free.
If you would like to delete any detected Invalid Entries you must
activate.
You can
activate by clicking the link below:
http://www.reghelper.com/rh/activate.asp
We are looking forward to welcoming you as a new member.
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How
long is Registry Helper good for?
Registry Helper is a one-time investment
for an entire year of unlimited use.
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