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Where can I find RegRun II latest version?

Homepage: http://www.greatis.com
Download: http://www.greatis.com/download.htm
FTP: ftp://ftp.greatis.com/pub/

How can I install RegRun II?

  1. Shut down (Close) any currently running RegrunII programs.
  2. Run the downloaded file by clicking on regrunXXX.exe and following the setup instructions. You should not uninstall a previous version.

How can I install RegRun II on the Windows NT/2000?

You must login as administrator for installation, registration, and uninstallation.
Other users can use one registered copy of RegRun II on the same machine.
RegRun II automatically determines user rights and automatically configures itself.

The common user can't write access to the sections of RegRun II if he doesn't have rights in the system.
Power Users of Windows NT/2000 have full access to the following:

  1. Registry - Current User Run
  2. Startup folder
  3. Current user RunOnce
  4. Read-only access for other parts.
Each user has his own folder, My Documents\RegRun2, which contains a backup of startup profiles, log file.

What does an evaluation time mean?

You can use RegRun II for 30 days to test its functionality and reliability.
After that you must order RegRun II or uninstall.

What does RegRun II do with my computer after evaluation time expire?

Nothing. Your computer is safe.
RegRun II only warns you that you forgot to purchase it. That's all!

I heard that the registry programs are dangerous. How does RegRun II work?

Indeed, a mishandled registry can result in severe problems! For that reason, RegRun II is a wise investment - we at GreatisSoft are registry specialists, and have tried to make RegRun a powerful, but SAFE tool to make the most of your computer. Regrun provides a user-friendly interface and always the additional possibility to undo changes. RegRun II doesn't process any operation without your knowledge and confirmation. You can restore previous condition in any moment.

I'm registered user and I lost my registration information.

Contact us: support@greatis.com and we'll send you registration information. You don't need order again.
If you change your e-mail address, please notify us.

How can I download the upgrade for RegRun II?

Download the new version of RegRun II http://www.greatis.com/download.htm and install it over the old. If you uninstall it, you'll need to register it again. The new versions are free for registered users.

Why did I lose several my configuration sets after installing version 2.7?

Version 2.7 is a major change to Regrun, and we want you to review your current configuration in addition to reviewing new configuration options.

RegRun II hangs when running and uninstalling?

If you set a 16-color mode of screen, RegRun II might hang up. There are no problems with using Windows 95/2000; you merely need to set 256 or more colors.

How to uninstall RegRun II?

There are many ways to do it:
  1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs.
  2. Launch RegRun II and choose Help -> Uninstall in main menu.
  3. Launch RegRun II with parameter /u.
  4. Manually delete folder RegRun2 and registry keys:
    HKLM\Software\Greatis\Regrun2
    HKCU\Software\Greatis\Regrun2
You must restart computer to finish uninstalling.

What is Secure Start?

Secure Start is active BEFORE Windows is fully activated, and allows a controlled startup process.
There are two version of Secure Start: Secure Start working in DOS mode and Secure Start working in the Windows mode.
Secure Start DOS works with Windows 95/98.
Secure Start Windows works with Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/ME.
Read more details in the help manual.
Within Windows 2K or WIndows NT, only the administrator has the privilege to setup Secure Start. This setup is applied for all other users.

How does Secure Start work?

Secure Start DOS uses "autoexec.bat" for launch.
Secure Start Windows uses registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx.
To use Secure Start Windows with Windows 95/NT4 you need to install Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or higher version. RegRun emulates support RunOnceEx key using iernonce.dll.

What is Watch Dog?

"WATCH DOG" - Provides silent monitoring of the startup managers during your Windows working session. Watchdog may be configured to check the startup managers at Windows startup, Windows shutdown, and as a recurrent check with specified time interval. If one of these scans detects a change, you are notified with a popup window and a start up of Start Control, along with the option to restore the affected file.

What is STARTUP PROFILER?

"STARTUP PROFILER" - Creates a special designed file, called startup profile, that contains all startup information. The user may create own profiles and restore them in WINDOWS and DOS. "STARTUP PROFILER" has a unique feature for startup troubleshooting - "Clean Boot". Using the "Clean Boot", the user will boot in a really clean Windows. Startup Profiler working in two modes: DOS and Windows. Startup Profiler DOS allows choosing custom profile before Windows starts and allows to use special feature Clean Boot. Startup Profiler Windows allows to create custom profiles and restore them. You should restart computer to see changes.

How to use rbm files?

RegRun II has a unique feature to work with registry - Registry Bookmark.
"REGISTRY BOOKMARK" allows instant access to any key in the registry. Merely copy a registry key to the clipboard, and RegRun II will take you there! The user can create own bookmarks or use the special designed packet for improving performance, Windows enhancement and troubleshooting. Packet contains the description of many registry keys, tips and tricks. REGISTRY BOOKMARK loads information from "rbm" files.
If you are a registered user, you can download and use Greatis registry package for Windows 9X and NT/2000. Unzip files from archive and copy to the RegRun II folder. Open menu File -> Registry Bookmark -> File -> Open and choose file.
This feature is a WONDERFUL for advanced users - novices should deactivate it, or explore it carefully under controlled

Watch Dog founds new started or paused NT services each time after launching Windows

Windows NT/2000 initializes RAS, Telephony and several other services after the user logon. Curiously, services such Telephony start in spite of setting "Manual" - these services will be stopped after the small time. RegRun II will find these "stealth" services and warn you. While RegRun II 2.6 can't refresh service status and notify the user again, newly enhanced version 2.7 can! When you use the Refresh button, NT services will be refreshed too. (Note: We use parameter string "/c 1" to initialize RegRun for the first time. For example: "C:\Program Files\Greatis Software\Regrun2\regrun2.exe /c 1".) RegRun II will skip testing NT services with the starting. The refresh occur automatically with the recheck and you'll see actually changes.

Problems with registration

After purchasing RegRun II you will receive a letter with registration information.
The registration key is built on the basis of the user data.
Required User Information: Name, Last Name (family name), and e-mail.
You must fill the registration form Exactly as in the registration message. You may use Copy/Paste (CTRL+C/CTRL+V) to clipboard commands to enter information correctly. After the pressing Register you'll need to wait for a pair second. You'll see a message "Registered" on the title of main windows. If you have a nag screen, the nag window will be closed. After the next starting of RegRun II you'll never see a "Registered" message. It is normal.

How many CPU time the RegRun II uses?

RegRun II does not monitor the registry and files continuously. It will check your system periodically, based upon Watch Dog's period. The checking is very fast. RegRun II uses small CPU time and system resources.

I've modified the RegRun II profile, but I want to return to a prior condition!

RegRun II saves the previous system profile with name "Undo.rr2". Choose File -> Open Profile -> right Click and choose "Open from" -> Locate "Undo" profile and restore it. To restore earlier stored backup copy, use menu item "Show Backup Copies". The last saved RegRun II profiles named "Regrun2.rr2". RegRun II will backup previous profiles and save new when you use the Save button. Regrun II keeps five last copies of your startup.

History of changes
Version 2.95.

  1. Incredible improvement of your security: VxD and Drivers viewing and monitoring.
  2. Signature checking of the protected files.
  3. Fixed small bugs.

Version 2.93

  1. Smart Tips.
  2. Sort Order of the startup programs loaded using registry.
  3. Tracking changes of the NT services startup.
  4. Access restrictions to the WatchDog: by password or by hiding the icon.
  5. Greatis WebUpdate for checking new versions.

Version 2.92

  1. Anti Replacement of System Files protects your Windows.
  2. Updated Application Database includes 1005 programs with description.
  3. Watch Dog intercepts system shutdown and allows to manage changes in startup.
  4. Fixed bug with restoring shortcuts with Windows 2000.

Version 2.91

Exclusions allow to skip unwanted Watch Dog alerts.

Version 2.90

  1. File Protection.
  2. Application Database includes a lot of descriptions of the often used programs. RegRun II automatically detects many of known trojan programs.
  3. Improved "What's this" quckly answers you what is the program and give you the full control on it.
  4. Close all opened windows by one click!
  5. Bonus pack for registered users.
    "Launch Soon" utility allows to make a delayed launch of the programs.

Version 2.86

  1. Feature to use shell commands (delete file, run antivirual software, etc) directly from RegRun.
  2. Fast launching of antivirus with WatchDog and Secure Start (DOS, Windows).
  3. Quick antivirus testing of all startup programs and folders.
  4. Auto detection of many known antivirual programs.
  5. Security positioner allows to set up RegRun's security level easily.
  6. Fixed bug with WatchDog ("out of resource").

Version 2.85

  1. Added reports.
  2. Feature to run files.
  3. Option to disable tips.
  4. Fixed small bugs.
New features in version 2.80:
  1. Antivirus monitoring system.
    This is not signature scanning, but rather "infection scanning".
  2. RegRun integrates your installed antivirual software to work together.
  3. Secure Start Windows now works with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.
  4. Watch Dog uses less system resources.
  5. Fixed small bugs.

New features in version 2.70:

  1. Full support of Windows ME and Windows 2000 multi-user environments.
  2. Improved Secure Start functionality within Windows 98/2000/ME. Regrun now protects you from unwanted programs and trojans BEFORE they can launch. This superb enhancement allows you to choose your startup profile during loading, without restarting.
  3. Clean Boot feature is now available in Windows mode.
  4. Advanced tuning for power users.
  5. Fixed small bugs.

New features in version 2.60:

  1. Supporting Extended registry keys used in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 for startins applications (RunEx).
  2. Detection and management of registry keys used for launching programs once-only (RunOnce).
    Both Windows and Dos versions manage:
    1. All Users RunOnceEx
    2. All Users RunServiceOnce
    3. All Users RunOnce
    4. Current Use RunOnce
  3. Selective monitoring.
  4. Full compatibilty with Windows 2000.
New features in version 2.50:
  1. "Clean Boot" feature allows you to boot in really clean Windows;
  2. Startup Profiler now works in DOS mode that allows you to restore profiles before starting Windows;
  3. Startup Items editor (DOS mode) allows you to modify registry entries and to insert new items;
  4. System Files editor (DOS and Windows);
  5. "Start Control" now monitors the "Shell" parameter in system.ini;
  6. Easy way for saving and restoring Registry in Windows 98;
  7. RegRun II vs "I love you" trojan.
  8. Added switch to Configuration form that prevents showing the splash screen. It allows to launch RegRun II quickly and secretly;
  9. Added auto backup (5 copies, file begins from "backupX.rr2") of startup profile.
  10. Fixed bug with Clean Boot in Spanish Windows version.
New features in version 2.25:
  1. Startup Configuration Profiles.
    Now you can save and restore startup configuration. RegRun II saves it to the profile (file with "rr2" extension). You can easy create any configuration and choose the desired. Simple way is to create a shortcut to profile and place it to the desktop. This feature is working under Windows 95/98/NT/W2K.
  2. Registry shortcuts.
    We offer a handy way to open registry keys - registry shortcuts.
    Using RegRun II Registry Bookmark you can easy create shortcuts to your favorite registry keys on the desktop and open it by double click.
  3. New parameters for RegRun command line.
  4. Feature to turn on/off/pause/copy/move with multiple items.
    You can move items from one RegRun II page to another (from registry to startup folder, for example).
  5. Run and explore program from RegRun II.
    If the program is stopped but you want to launch it, select the Run item in popup menu.
  6. Live Save button.
    The Save button will be embossed when you need to save your work in RegRun II.
  7. Small bugs fixed.

New features in version 2.20:

  1. The new Registry_Bookmark feature of Regrun II is a straight forward, yet extraordinarily useful feature - of which we are very proud! Registry Bookmark allows instant access to any key in the registry. Merely copy a registry key to the clipboard, and RegRun II (if this option is activated) will take you there and: show you the key value, change the key value.
  2. Adapted for Windows 2000.
  3. Now you can terminate any task from the Process List.
  4. Fancy design.

New features in version 2.11:

  1. Process List (hot key-F6).
    A process list window has the two pages.
    The First page "Process list" is used to show all running processes on computer. It will be able to see the full information about each process and used DLL.
    On another page, it is possible to view all DLL loaded on your computer and all processes that use these DLL.
    It's able to get full information about each module quickly (hot key-F3).
  2. Advanced shortcut properties feature (CTRL+/).
    On page StartUp folder choose the "File Info" function and you'll see the property window of the shortcut. You can set the attributes, window size property, icon etc.
  3. Corrected undo function.

Early versions

  1. "WATCH DOG"! Provides silent monitoring of the startup managers during your Windows working session. Watchdog may be confured to check the startup managers at Windows startup, Windows shutdown, and as recurrent check with specified time interval (version 2.10).
  2. Detection of the Back Orifice 2000 and all its modifications on the Windows NT (version 2.10).
  3. Control the programs before start Windows (for Windows NT 95/98)! (version 2.10)
  4. RegRun II fully supports Microsoft technology accepted in Windows 98. This technology prevent program from run but not remove its from list (version 2.10).
  5. New user friendly design (version 2.10).
  6. Starting/stopping NT services (version 2.10).
  7. Correct work in multi-user environment (version 2.10).
  8. Incorrect uninstall Regrun2. (version 2.05)
  9. Double nag screen. (version 2.05)
  10. With detection of change in registry keys, after pressing the button "OK! That's right" nothing changed. The program continued find out changes. To temporary solve problem: edit manually and press Save button. (version 2.02)
  11. When I try to create shortcut with function "Add" of popup menu, nothing change. If I add shortcut by clicking on icon "Add" - OK. (version 2.02)
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