PC Tools' Registry Mechanic V6.0 Reduces Need for Expensive Windows Vista Upgrade Submitted By: Clarity Communications Wednesday, 22 November 2006

PC Tools' Registry Mechanic V6.0 Reduces Need for Expensive Windows Vista Upgrade Submitted by: Clarity Communications Wednesday, 22 November 2006

London, 22nd November, 2006— Those using older versions of Microsoft Windows will not be left in the cold over the coming winter months. Registry Mechanic—with more than 300,000 downloads a week—clearly the worlds’ most popular and easy to use computer registry cleaner—has just been upgraded. Registry Mechanic 6.0TM, which optimizes and repairs Microsoft® Windows® operating system, is the perfect alternative to an expensive VistaTM utilities update. Registry Mechanic offers ongoing support for Windows programs—like Windows 98—which is no longer supported by Microsoft. By using Registry Mechanic 6.0 users can retain their legacy software, but keep their PCs operating at peak performance—delaying a need for yet another costly software update. “It’s is like having a computer expert tweak your system for maximum performance,” says Michael Greene, Vice President for Product Strategy. “Registry Mechanic 6.0 will dramatically improve computer performance—especially where there are corrupted files, orphaned short cuts, or incorrectly removed software,” Greene said. PC Tools, producer of award-winning Spyware Doctor*, has enhanced Registry Mechanic 6.0 with: •Registry Pruning—that enhances and improves compacting creating a more streamlined registry eliminating superfluous sub keys rendered useless after the repair process. •Registry Monitoring—a real-time alert feature that keeps the system continually free of Windows Registry errors by alerting users when a specified number of registry changes and modifications have been made. •Enhanced scanning & performance—a new core engine provides several scanning improvements quickly identify more registry errors and enhance PC performance. •New Core Architecture –offers new tools and features that can be easily plugged in, to immediately update Registry Mechanic 6.0. * Current awards include: PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, Editor’s Choice 2006; Windows XP Magazine, Editor’s Choice; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers Editor’s Choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User ‘Top Buy’ 2006; Computer Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006. ABOUT PC TOOLS PC Tools is a global security software leader with products including award-winning Spyware Doctor along with effective anti-spyware products. PC Tools is a leader in real-time anti-spyware, security, and utility technologies and has a number of key patents pending. PC Tools security products are available in major retail stores and have been downloaded over 125 million times.

Page 1 The PC Tools Malware Research Centre monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. The malware database is highly integrated with Spyware Doctor's broad range of scanning and real-time system protection tools, making Spyware Doctor one of the most effective anti-spyware products on the market today. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and retailers. www.pctools.com Press Contact: Magida Ezzat, +44 (0) 796 295 8465, [email protected]

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