Sorry but, I can't bite my tongue (opinion, though this may be, maybe)
Don't use reg clearners or other such 'wonder drugs' that mention the word Registry... don't play in that sandbox. I swear the damn things will break or screw up more than they "clean".
Now (that I got that off my chest) get rid of the reg cleaner thing 1st then do a Sys Restore. If that doesn't fix things do a Repair w/ the OS disc.
Thanks
Drew
Many thanks Celestra!
Do you have a similar guide for Windows XP?
Doesnt the fact that Windows Me, XP and Vista ALL DeGRADE bother you guys? Registry Mechanic really sped up my windows and theres nothing wrong with my machine.