Do not let the name mislead you – Reg Organizer is much more than a Windows registry tool. Actually, the program is basically a cleanup tool to remove all unnecessary and unwanted files in the simplest and most intuitive way possible. The registry-related section is hidden behind the Miscellaneous Tools tab, and it requires you to have a deep knowledge of that delicate Windows database.
Its already attractive and clear-cut interface seems to get better on every new iteration of the program. It’s probably very similar to that of previous versions (no huge changes are overtly visible), but somehow it makes you feel that it gains in clarity and intuitiveness with every new version. The main menu (on the left-hand side of the screen) is divided into three main groups – tools for all users, for advanced users, and miscellaneous tools. This last option is the one that includes everything related to the Windows registry and, to me and because of its inherent risks, it might well be part of the previous menu option.
The cleanup and software management features are much more accessible, though. The first thing the program does is perform an Express Check and give you an overview of all the areas that can be improved to boost your system’s performance – useless files found, privacy-related items to clean, startup apps, etc. Some of them, such as the software updates and the tweaks you can perform to improve your Windows experience, are inactive until you purchase a license. All other features, however, are fully functional during the 30-day period of the trial version.
In the System Cleanup section, the program will perform a thorough scan of all your system’s drives, after which you’ll be prompted with a scan report showing all the items that can be deleted and the amount of disk space you will recover in the process. The Private Data Cleanup follows a similar procedure. Once your PC is clean of all junk files, you can improve its startup time by disabling or delaying all those programs that do not need to launch as soon as you start your computer.
The registry-related tools include a registry editor, the option to take a snapshot of your current registry status and compare it with previous ones, and the possibility of taking a look at “important registry parts”. As mentioned, anything pertaining to the registry and all possible changes you may want to perform in it require you to have a deep knowledge of how this database works. The Windows registry is a crucial piece of software when it comes to the normal functioning of your computer system, so you’re advised to handle it with care.
Reg Organizer will keep your PC or laptop in top-notch condition as far as junk and privacy-related files go. Its regular use will guarantee that you don’t lose disk space in unneeded files and hardly-ever-used applications, and that your Windows OS performs as expected.
v9.0 [Jul 20, 2022]
- The Express Check screen now shows the installed applications, which can be updated.
Usability improvements:
- The single button located in the upper left section of the main window always allows you to return to the previous tool.
- The version number is always displayed in the main window title (useful when contacting technical support).
- If an update is available, a note about it is shown directly in the main window header next to the version (not available under Windows 7-8.1 or in the dark theme).
- The path to the frequently used settings window has been shortened: A button to go directly to it has been added at the top of the main window (along with the other commands).
- For switches, the enabled state is now displayed on the right, not the left to match similar switches in the Windows interface.
- High DPI monitors optimization. Larger interface icons are now used in the systems where the higher system fonts scale is set. This helps to keep the interface proportional. Applies to the status bar and other places across the program.
- Startup Applications tool: For applications that can be optimized a context menu command has been added to exclude them from the optimization recommendation.
- Some enhancements to the applications uninstalling window's interface.
- Increased accessibility: The buttons are correctly recognized by the screen readers programs like JAWS. (It's still a lot of work yet for the full screen readers compatibility as it is very far from perfect as of now.)
- Dark theme minor visual improvements.
Bugs fixed:
- Applications tool: Reg Organizer could hang when pressing the Uninstall Application button or selecting the Install with tracing command.
- Incorrect colors in some windows under the Classic Windows 7 theme.
- The Private Data Cleanup tool showed that 1 item was found for some of the parts to be cleaned even though there actually were none.
- Under the dark theme, some auxiliary windows were displayed in colors matching the light theme.
- The Windows Script Host error could occur when using the application uninstall with reboot function.
- Some buttons did not change color when pressed.
- Visual artifacts on the edges of horizontal and vertical interface lines under the dark theme.
- Windows Vista is no longer supported.
