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Change Log

  • Dialogs are opened with main dialog as owner
  • Added Drivers Section
  • Opens seperate dialog for scanning
  • Prompts user to exit
  • Scan dialog should completely load before scanning
  • Now scans for missing ActiveX files
  • Now uses SHGetSpecialFolderPath() API to get path to fonts folder
  • No longer uses AddInvalidSubKey()
  • Fixed the way registry data is stored
  • Added toolbar with scan, fix and settings options
  • Removed data column from listview
  • Uses listview to store invalid registry keys and backs up checked keys with XML Registry
  • Scans again once fix is clicked
  • Added restore dialog and xml parser for treeview
  • Error dialog to catch exceptions thrown by threads
  • Most errors now are shown in error dialog
  • Fixes all registry keys when there is an error
  • Display error dialog only in debug mode
  • Added notify icon to system tray
  • Shows balloon tip when scanning is finished
  • Added logger class to log actions to files
  • Restore dialog now has listview that shows when file was created, also added option to delete file
  • Main dialog can now be resized
  • Changed layout of Options and Main dialog
  • Program can now be started minimized
  • Integrated new options into program
  • The fix toolstrip menu item is now disabled after it is clicked
  • Now uses the treeview to get the number of sections to scan
  • Added restore icon to toolstrip menu
  • Replaced Delete button with Open Directory in Restore dialog
  • Restore dialog can now be resized
  • Restore dialog now shows the size of the files
  • Added ability to scan help files and windows sounds
  • Changed about dialog layout
  • Creates restore point (XP only)
  • Created seperate section for application paths, now scans display icons in add/remove programs
  • Added problem attribute to xml files
  • Main dialog now resizes properly
  • Removed option to autostart LRC when windows starts up

Version 0.1 Released

  • Now checks for null registry keys and sub keys in sound section and also fixed the store function value name
  • Fixed bug in ExtractRunPath() that caused "Index was outside the bounds of the array."
  • No longer removes whole subkey if InprocServer32 is invalid, created function to parse InprocServer32 files
  • Rewrote functions in COM.cs to use RegistryKey class
  • Added author link to about dialog, added event to process links in text box
  • Created context menu for result listview, added ability to add keys to exclude list
  • The result listview now resizes the columns to fit the data
  • Fixed error in appinfo.cs, also recoded VerifyUninstallList()
  • Added shortcut keys to menustrip + added website and changelog buttons to help menustrip
  • Added build time to error dialog + about dialog + log files
  • Changed the backup and log directory to the common program files directory
  • User can now change the log directory

Version 0.2 Released

  • Recoded CheckAutoRun() in StartUp.cs
  • Now scans HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run + other startup keys
  • Now displays the number of items scanned
  • Removed the "stop" button and added the control box to the scan dialog, also added title
  • Scanners now use threads instead of calling them directly
  • Check for update function
  • Application settings function (scans for registry keys with no data)
  • Added event when form closes to ask to continue instead of when action is taken
  • Added context menu to notify icon
  • deleteAsXml() function now deletes sub keys and values
  • No longer deletes whole subkey when an invalid CLSID is found
  • Update function now checks a file to see if it is the latest version
  • Cleaned up ExtractRunPath() and added check for empty strings
  • Added icons to menu strip and text to toolstrip
  • Scanning starts after scan dialog is shown

Version 0.3 Released

  • Added retry button to check for update function when its unable to connect
  • Scanner now uses Invoke when calls are made from other threads
  • The scanner can now be aborted
  • Uses HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Regedit\LastKey to view a registry key in regedit
  • Now uses a new exception handler dialog that uses the WebClient to send bug reports
  • Update function uses a dialog and downloads xml file to get the changelog and download url
  • Displays messagebox before removing subkey from ignore list
  • Doesn't scan "SOFTWARE\Classes" subkey in app settings
  • Clears old results before starting a new scan
  • Checks for minor version of OS when creating restore point
  • Scans SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32 instead of SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers
  • Scans DefaultIcon, AppID, InprocServer, File Extensions, and Browser Helper Objects

Version 0.4 Released

  • Added better handling for inner exceptions, also shows target site function name
  • Checks if DefaultIcon is null before checking the path in Active/COM scanner
  • Exceptions can now be handled on calling threads
  • Uses Toolstrip container in main dialog
  • Updated website URLs so they go to new one
  • Displays current version in about dialog

Version 0.5 Released

  • Removed Grip Style from toolstrip
  • Checks if registry key exists before adding new exclude entry
  • Removed Eventargs classes
  • No longer uses the WebClient to get the update.xml
  • Removed ADDED and FIXED from Change Log
  • Treeview is registered to Node Mouse Click event
  • Tries to catch SecurityException when opening registry keys
  • Fixed bug when listing exceptions in ErrorDlg.cs
  • Lists Dictionary Entries from Exception Data in ErrorDlg.cs
  • Fixed regular expressions in Startup.cs

Version 0.6 Released

  • Recoded Logger class
  • Writes exception message to debug listeners when SecurityException is caught
  • Fixed up StartUp.cs
  • Checks if registry key exists before scanning key in ScanBHOReferences()
  • Sees if System Restore service is running before creating restore point (fixed: goes thru service list instead of trying to create a reference)
  • Added finally to try-catch block in StartScanning()
  • Scans HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT + HKEY_CURRENT_USER in COMObjects.cs
  • Deletes subkey tree from base key instead of deleting it from the parent subkey
  • Added help menu items that redirect to launchpad project
  • Added History List scanner to scan "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs"
  • Tries to catch ObjectDisposedException when storing registry keys
  • Stops current thread immediatley when scanning is stopped
  • Checks for update when program starts

Version 0.7 Released

  • Fixed FILETIME compile warnings
  • Corrected bad registry paths in AppInfo.cs
  • Uses array to pass bad registry keys instead of just using the ListView
  • No longer uses Program settings for sections to scan
  • Log file path can be accessed statically
  • FileExists and DirExists are used instead of Directory.Exists() and File.Exists()
  • Moved IconExists() and SearchFilePath() to Misc.cs
  • Cleaned up scanners
  • StartScanning() is now a ThreadPool
  • ScanDlg is now longer passed to Scanners as a parameter, it is a static variable
  • UpdateScanSubKey() is a static function
  • Registry objects are casted properly
  • Created LaunchURI function to check for default web browser (fixed: checks for null strings)
  • Made a minor fix to CreateRestorePoint()
  • Added more checks to ScanBHOReferences(), renamed it to ScanExplorer()

Version 0.8 Released

  • Restore points can be created on Windows ME, XP, and Vista
  • Creates restore points before fixing registry problems instead of before scanning and also creates restore point before restoring
  • Uses function instead of try-catch to find invalid path characters
  • Added Icons to TreeView Sections
  • Added registry optimizer
  • Asks user to exit program no matter what close reason is and shows dialog if it is minimized
  • Displays number of problems found in scan dialog
  • No longer uses ExtractRunPath() to get file arguments thanks to discovery of PathGetArgs() and PathRemoveArgs() :D
  • Added startup manager that lists current programs that are launched at startup
  • Added uninstall managaer that lists installed programs
  • Searches App Paths "Path" value name for file and also deletes whole subkey instead of just default value
  • Uses Windows API's to go to exact value name in regedit instead of just setting LastKey
  • Scans Add Remove Programs Cache for old programs
  • Changed contact email to nick@littleapps.co.cc
  • Updated Crash Reporter, no longer sends name and email, also can restart program
  • Fixed bug when optimizer closes
  • Shows total size difference between registry hives in optimizer, also fixed a minor bug
  • Fixed bug causing restore points to not be created

Version 1.0 Released

  • Scans HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts for unused file extensions
  • Cleaned up COMObjects.cs
  • No longer collects Machine and username in crash reporter
  • Changed the look of update dialog, also added date to xml file
  • Uses CollectionBase class to store bad registry keys in array
  • Uses shlwapi.dll instead to parse drive type and added check for removable media in Utils.DirExists()
  • Cleaned up Utils.cs
  • Checks if file exists before extracting arguments in startup manager
  • Added check for srclient.dll before creating restore points
  • Scan dialog uses Xp Progress Bar
  • Added TreeListView that performs combines the treeview and listview into one and also added project for controls
  • BadRegistryKey class uses ListViewItem as base class
  • Moved xmlRegistry static functions to Utils class
  • Scanner classes are now static to make thread calling faster
  • Optimizer wont compact registry if difference is more than 90%
  • Hive class implements IDisposable interface
  • Implemented TreeViewAdv into Startup Manager and removed vista message when running a program
  • ExtractFileLocation() is private and integrated into ExtractArguments()
  • Added images to startup manager tree view
  • Fixed bug in uninstall manager that causes not to update listview properly
  • Startup and uninstall manager can no longer be minimized and maximized
  • Buttons are bigger in Uninstall manger and it is not started maximized
  • Displays message box instead of notify box when form is activated
  • Moved Logger class back to seperate file
  • Opens log file after scanning finishes
  • Doesnt show crash reporter when debugging is enabled
  • Optimizer will now be in its own project (Little Registry Optimizer)
  • LaunchURI() checks for default browser HKCR\HTTP\shell\open\command
  • Startup Manager will check if item is leaf before executing operation

Version 1.1 Released

  • Removed HKLM from subkey path in RemoveFromRegistry()
  • Removed View Changelog from main menu
  • Checks for updates every 2 weeks
  • Fixed invalid argument when trying to view registry key without value name
  • Crash reporter wont be displayed when debugging
  • Updated assembly info
  • Fixed installer script so it deletes desktop shortcut
  • Checks for missing CLSID references in ProgID's
  • Added sorter for List View in main dialog
  • Scans for missing installer folders (HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders)
  • Makes sure registry key is writable before adding it to array
  • Displays type of exception in crash reporter
  • Log files are copied and displayed only if there were bad registry keys
  • Fixed program crashing when it calls RegEnumValue() in 64 bit
  • Scans needed Wow6432Node subkeys for errors (needs more updating)
  • The logger is more verbose
  • Fixed updater because it wasnt checking the right timespan
  • Added option to disable log being showed after scanning
  • Only checks last time since update when program starts

Version 1.2 Released

  • Scan dialog is thread safe
  • Scanners use base class to save coding and work
  • Added details control to display more information
  • Convert value to string function is now a static function
  • Checks if registry key is not null before continuing in AppInfo.cs
  • Checks for MsiExec in UninstallString instead of evaluating WindowsInstaller in AppInfo.cs
  • Changed the log formatting of bad registry keys
  • Displays files and directorys being scanned in scan dialog
  • Resets details control after scanning is finished
  • Fixed null bug in COMObjects.ScanClasses()
  • Catches DllNotFoundException if srclient.dll cant be found when creating system restore points
  • Catches Exception if unable to convert SystemComponent or EstimatedSize when retrieving ARP info
  • Disabled textbox editing in startup manager
  • Uses TreeViewAdv so UI has more nicer graphical design
  • Fixed "Index was outside the bounds of the array" exception in xmlRegistry.addRegistryValues(Int32 hKey)
  • Startup file paths are checked before being added to manager
  • Startup scanner has been fixed (also added 64bit compatiblity)
  • Cross checks start menu registry keys with folders for obsolete keys
  • Did some minor fixes to the ProgramList class
  • Files and folders can be added to the exclude list
  • Doesnt recursively check for obsolete software keys
  • Added checks for files and folders before there added to the problem list
  • Locks stream writer in logger so it cant be opened or written to at the same time
  • Logger uses streamwriter as a base class
  • Crash Reporter no longer saves reports to the hard disk before sending them
  • RegEditGo uses SetForegroundWindow instead of ShowWindow to bring up regedit
  • ActiveX scanner uses ole32.dll to get CLSID from program id and check icons

Version 1.3 Released

  • Application info scanner uses program info class to collect data
  • Application Info scanner and uninstall manager use program info to get slow info cache
  • Added more checks for null or empty strings before checking for files/directories
  • No longer throws an exception when the path is null/empty in FileExists and DirExists()
  • Checks for value name + others before being added to bad registry key array
  • Did some minor fixes to the ActiveX/COM scanner
  • Changes to wait cursor when scanning
  • Fixed bug causing duplicates in uninstall manager

Version 1.3.1 Released

  • Calls ShowErrorMessage() instead of throwing an exception everytime in xmlRegistry
  • Fixed bug causing the whole startup subkey to be stored and removed
  • Displays if user is administrator and if process is being debugged in crashreporter
  • Added Try-Catch blocks for System.Security.SecurityException in Fonts, HelpFiles and Sounds
  • Cleaned up nested try-catch blocks in scanners
  • Fixed the tab order in the dialogs
  • Build Time uses MM/dd/yyyy format instead of ToShortDateString because of windows 7 new format
  • Checks for update when dialog is shown instead of loaded
  • Changed window settings for restore dialog and startup manager
  • Directory settings are controlled through Settings.cs instead of Program.cs
  • Build time is returned in Settings.cs instead of Program.cs

Version 1.3.2 Released

  • Fixed the updater so that the build dates can be compared
  • No longer sets the last update time in Program.cs
  • Uses Generic Sans Serif font family for advanced tree view instead of Tahoma
  • Removed label above section list in main dialog and replaced "My Computer" with "Sections to Scan"
  • System restore works with Windows Se7en and beyond
  • Creates restore point if running program for first time
  • No longer waits for log file to close before fixing problems
  • Tries to catch exception if an error is thrown when uninstalling a program or removing a registry key
  • Uses ListViewItem.Tag to store programinfo instead of dictionary
  • No longer sets last update date before program exits
  • Sets owner of registry key and uses default values instead of existing ones in grantRegistryKeyRights()

Version 1.3.3 Released

  • Collapses nodes instead of expanding them when finished scanning registry
  • Upgrades settings to newer version if program has been updated
  • Displays icon associated with section in treeview advanced
  • Removed expanding icon control from treeview advanced
  • Changed icon for Program Locations in treeview to correct one
  • No longer imports ole32.dll for ActiveX/COM scanner
  • Checks ProgID's for missing icons
  • Checks for access to regedit.exe and adds correct access if its incorrect
  • Fixed icon for software settings
  • Tries to catch exception when removing startup entry if file or registry value doesnt exist
  • Checks if user is administrator when program starts up

Version 1.3.4 Released

  • LRC has translations for 17 different languages
  • Fixed backup directory, it doesnt point to the common program files once options are changed
  • The backup and logs directory will be in the current directory if the release is portable edition
  • Renamed scanner files to more proper names
  • Uses my own code instead of Type.GetTypeFromProgID()
  • Replaced checkboxes with listview in options so different languages can be displayed properly
  • Added power user option that allows the program to automatically repair problems and close the program
  • Country flags are displayed beside each language
  • Automatically changes to current ui culture once the program is started
  • Translated strings that are not controls and are in the code files
  • Fixed error when switching to chinese (traditional or simplified)
  • Upgraded TreeView Advanced to version 1.7
  • Expands all nodes when finished scanning registry
  • Added a sorter tree model so the results can be sorted
  • Details are shown in a window instead of in the main window
  • Added status strip to display welcome and results messages

Version 1.4 Released

  • Restore points are saved to correct location (v1.4.0.1 released)
  • Removed unneeded label in scan dialog
  • Updated Russian Translations
  • Updated Dutch Translations
  • Added Hungarian Translations
  • Updated Portuguese Translation
  • Updated Polish Translation
  • Updated Italian Translations
  • Updated Swedish Translations
  • Changes registry key rights when removing values and sub keys
  • Added Turkish Translations
  • Checks for Common Tools.dll when program starts
  • Updated Greek Translations
  • Added Lithuanian Translations
  • Updated Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) Translations
  • Updated Turkish Translations
  • Changed bug report URL
  • Scans HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache for invalid file references
  • Programs using the Windows Installer can be uninstalled using the uninstall manager
  • Uninstall manager is compatible with 64-bit systems
  • Creates first system restore when LRC is installed instead of when it first starts
  • Updated assembly information

Version 1.4.1 Released

  • Fixed uninstall manager bug with x86 systems (v1.4.1.1 released)
  • Startup manager is compatible with 64-bit systems
  • Replaced blank icons with default application icon in startup manager
  • Skips nodes with no children from expanding (Thanks to Dmitriy P.)
  • Fixed bug that prevented LRC from switching languages on non-english systems (Thanks to Dmitriy P.)
  • Reassociated invert selection control with event (Thanks to Dmitriy P.)
  • Added localized Properties/Resources.resx files to project (Thanks to Dmitriy P.)
  • Added Persian Translations
  • Uses a timer instead of invoke to update scanning status
  • Updated Swedish Translations
  • Ignores registry keys that don't have full access

Version 1.4.2 Released

  • Now compatible with Microsoft Windows Restart Manager
  • Updated Spanish Translations (Thanks to Fitoschido)
  • Updated German Translations (Thanks to Chris G)
  • Updated French Translations (Thanks to Tulip V)
  • Compatible with Windows 7 task bar
  • Program no longer starts up maximized
  • Fixed recent docs scanner so it displays the correct registry key path
  • No longer displays duplicate problems
  • Upgraded to Microsoft .NET Framework v4
  • Uninstall & Startup Manager are now seperate executables
  • Details window is no longer displayed when a parent node is double clicked
  • Implemented task scheduler to schedule registry scans
  • Registry scans can be started by specifying "/scan" argument
  • Integrated DeskMetrics into Little Registry Cleaner

Version 1.5 Released

  • Fixed bug when trying to create scheduled tasks on Windows Task Scheduler 1.0 (Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003)
  • Fixed bug that prevented LRC from closing if DeskMetrics was disabled
  • No longer displays bug report when trying to contactDeskMetrics with no internet connection
  • NsisDeskMetrics plugin no longer requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to run
  • Added check for null string in PrefixRegPath()
  • Manually generates GUID for DeskMetrics if an error occured in System.Guid
  • Fixed spelling mistake that prevented LRC to load on Lithuanian computers
  • No longer displays exception if "cmdLine" passed to ExtractArguments() is null
  • Displays error message instead of exception if file is not found when executed with startup manager

Version 1.5.1 Released

  • Downgraded Microsoft .NET Framework to v3.5
  • Integrated Little Software Stats
  • Added new icons
  • Integrated AutoUpdater.NET
  • Updated Little Registry icon
  • Fixed permission problems with removing bad registry keys
  • Update Russian translations (Thanks to Sersell)
  • Updated German Translations (Thanks to Jurg S.)
  • Fixed problem with scheduler not showing correct time for existing job
  • Fixed english translations for Little Startup Manager
  • Buttons are disabled when nothing is selected in Little Uninstall Manager, Little Startup Manager, and Restore
  • Little Registry Cleaner cannot be uninstalled through Little Uninstall Manager if running
  • Fixed problem with horizontal scroll bar not displaying correctly
  • Update website links to active URLs
  • Fixed Little Uninstall Manager from refreshing list when text wasn't changed
  • Uses Process.Start() to launch websites and help file in order to prevent window modal problems
  • Default settings for re-scan automatically, automatically delete backups after, and system restore changed to disabled

Version 1.6 Released