Windows 10: AdwCleaner folder

I ran this a while ago but it did not uninstall and is in the C folder. Can I delete it ; it is not in add remove.

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AdwCleaner: set to put Logs in folder with exe?

Thanks, SoFine. That's an interesting idea.

I'd have to put a long Pause in it, to let the executable finish, then the next two steps would move the files and then delete the empty folder.

The more I consider it, the more I conclude that I'll just run the program (from my Tools drive) periodically, read the results, and then dump the C:\ folder. As with most things in life, it's no big deal.

Thanks again.

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Decided to try your suggestion. This worked perfectly: Log goes in the Logs folder in the same Tools drive folder as the executable, and the C:\AdwCleaner folder is deleted when it exists.

Batch file text:

@Echo off
"D:\Malware Tools\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner.exe" /scan /path "D:\Malware Tools\AdwCleaner"
rd /s /q C:\AdwCleaner
exit

Found the info I needed by entering "D:\Malware Tools\AdwCleaner\AdwCleaner.exe" /?
at the Command Prompt.





Thanks to all for the input.

 

adwcleaner freezes Surface 4 after scan

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that your Surface 4 Pro freezes while running adwcleaner.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Conflict between third party software.

2. Corrupt software.

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Warning:

1. Applies to Windows 10.

2. After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal
startup mode.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, you may try to uninstall and reinstall the
adwcleaner and check if it works. To uninstall the adwcleaner
follow these steps:

• 
  Right-click on
  Start Button and click on Programs and Features.
  
• 
  Right-click on the
  adwcleaner and click on Uninstall.
  

Note: Make sure you have the installation media for
adwcleaner before uninstalling it.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

AdwCleaner: set to put Logs in folder with exe?

I took the initiative to leave a support ticket with Malwarebytes as below. I suggest those similarly aggrieved do likewise.

There is no user option to select the AdwCleaner log file location and all log files are dumped in C:\AdwCleaner which is inconvenient for many users. Please provide an option to select the log file location. See AdwCleaner: set to put Logs in folder with exe?