Windows 10: CCleaner: Free vs. Paid version

Discus and support CCleaner: Free vs. Paid version in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Does the paid version of CCleaner suffer from the privacy issues, pop up ads, bundled software in the installer, like the CCleaner browser? Or are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bamajon1974, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. BAMAJON1974
    bamajon1974 Win User

    CCleaner: Free vs. Paid version


    Does the paid version of CCleaner suffer from the privacy issues, pop up ads, bundled software in the installer, like the CCleaner browser? Or are these issues related to just the free version? In other words, does anyone use the paid version and can confirm whether or not it is clean?
    Thanks!

    :)
     
    bamajon1974, Jul 18, 2019
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  2. OLDMIKE65
    OldMike65 Win User

    Latest CCleaner Version Released


    @Brink

    New Update for CCleaner

    CCleaner: Free vs. Paid version [​IMG]


    Tuesday, February 13, 2018 CCleaner v5.40


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    The Piriform team would like to announce the latest release of CCleaner for Windows.
    This update adds more cleaning for Edge and a screen where you can review your subscription status. Additionally, the Avast offer in the CCleaner installer is no longer shown if you have previously declined it.
    If you have suggestions for what you'd like to see next in CCleaner, please drop by our forums and let us know in our suggestions area.
    Browser Cleaning

    • Edge: Added new 'Set aside tabs' cleaning rule
    Windows Cleaning

    • Added warning for 'Old prefetch data' cleaning rule
    General

    • Minor user interface improvements
    • Minor bug fixes
     
    OldMike65, Jul 18, 2019
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  3. KADO897
    kado897 Win User
    Latest CCleaner Version Released


    Thanks Mike.
     
    kado897, Jul 18, 2019
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    CCleaner: Free vs. Paid version

    CCleaner

    > Is it safe to install ccleaner on my pc?

    Depends...

    Piriform (the maker of CCleaner etc) was bought by Avast in July 2017 and there was this nasty incident...


    All CCleaner versions are bundling Avast AV and/or various Google products such as Google Chrome, a Google toolbar and possibly other products....

    Microsoft Community has seen quite a few of related threads.

    Recently more and more threads are popping up in the Piriform/CCleaner forum which hint at even more questionable methods...

    Here are a few recent example threads:




    IMO, CCleaner is not unproblematic and has to be treated carefully.

    I, personally, would not recommend CCleaner to inexperienced and/or not so tech-savvy persons...

    Suggestion to inform yourself before installing CCleaner (or any other product) and to always, always keep your eyes wide open during installation (watch out for any bundled softwares etc etc).

    You also might want to read this article (in case you don't use an ad blocker: ignore all advertisements):

    https://www.howtogeek.com/172820/beginner-geek-what-does-ccleaner-do-and-should-you-use-it/

    WRT to CCleaner on Windows 10:

    According to
    this     post Windows 10 blocks older versions: "CC v5.27 and older, (or somewhere around there) are no longer deemed safe by MS and automatically blocked when starting."

    HTH,

    Julia
     
    Jsssssssss, Jul 18, 2019
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