PCAnalyzer

While not as comprehensive as similar tools in the genre, this freeware Registry Checker and Process Manager is efficient and effective. The vast majority of users will find PCAnalyzer's very basic multitabbed interface quickly and easily learned. The functions are simple and require almost no instruction for most users.

PCAnalyzer's prime function scans your Windows Registry quickly to list keys considered suspect. The program doesn't explain the reasons for listing each entry. While there is a simple single button to fix checked keys, you must first spend time checking keys one at a time. There is no method to check or uncheck all entries. A Process Manager operates in a similar manner. The process list displays quickly, and killing a process merely takes two clicks. Both functions include speedy save-list-to-text-file options. Additional functions help edit the Hosts file, delete selected files on reboot, perform simple files searches, and manage backups of deleted Registry keys.

There are tools in this category that are more flexible than PCAnalyzer, but this freeware works well and would make a great addition to your toolbox.