Windows 10: CCleaner, Glary Utilities etc.

Discus and support CCleaner, Glary Utilities etc. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hey, I've been using system cleaners like CCleaner, Wise Care 365 and Glary Utilities for a long time now. But I recently upgraded to Windows 10... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BicycleRow, Aug 22, 2016.

  1. CCleaner, Glary Utilities etc.


    Hey,

    I've been using system cleaners like CCleaner, Wise Care 365 and Glary Utilities for a long time now. But I recently upgraded to Windows 10 32-bit and I'm not very sure on whether I should use them of not. I read on these forums that using them, especially the registry cleaners, can even cause harm to your computer. My PC is not one of the best ones, so I wanna keep it running as fast as possible. Should I continue to use them?

    :)
     
    BicycleRow, Aug 22, 2016
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  2. latest windows 10 update completely wrecked my computer!

    We need to find out why your particular setup caused the update to fail.

    It looks like you have lots of apps, any new ones recently installed or updated? Are they all updated with the latest versions?

    Do you run registry cleaner type apps? Utilities like CCleaner, Glary Utilities, Norton Utilities, etc?
     
    IJustHelping, Aug 22, 2016
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  3. M. Jarsky Win User
    Frequently get error 0x8009002d when signing in with pin

    I tried Glary Utilities too, and it seemed to work, but after about two weeks, the error reappeared.

    Maybe Glary Utilities never fixed anything?

    Maybe Glary Utilities fixes the problem, and Windows Update recreates it?

    It does seem like a registry issue, so I am inclined to think it’s the latter.
     
    M. Jarsky, Aug 22, 2016
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  4. OldMike65 Win User

    CCleaner, Glary Utilities etc.

    CCleaner is Always safe to use on your Windows. I've been running it for years on 3 different computers, and 2 of them are 10 years old running Windows 10 Pro. Glary's is more complex thou, which I also have.
    I suggest that you ALWAYS make a complete image backup for your Windows 10, regularly and that will always give you insurance IF something goes wrong. Lots of us on here use Macrium Reflect Free version for all our image backups. *Smile
    Macrium Reflect Free
     
    OldMike65, Aug 22, 2016
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  5. Stephanie Win User
    Hi BicycleRow

    I can only say for CCleaner yes do use it *Smile
     
    Stephanie, Aug 22, 2016
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  6. Some people claim that these programs will destroy your OS.

    I've used CCleaner and Glary Utilities for years (on XP, W7 & W10).
    The only issue I've ever had is with MS Project 2010.

    If you are worried:
    • Make sure that you use the backup options that these programs include
    • Create a System Restore Point
    • Create a system backup image
     
    lehnerus2000, Aug 22, 2016
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  7. swarfega Win User
    I'm not sure about Glary first hand but I've been using ccleaner for years. Not a single problem.

    I don't know about 365 but their Wise Disk Cleaner is also solid.
     
    swarfega, Aug 22, 2016
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    You have answered yourself, you have been using them without problems, so there is no reason to stop now.

    People, who write that usually read it somewhere else as well, but they never used any, it is a myth, that is being spread from XP days, when some bad ones created that reputation and it sort of stick to all of them forever. Just like IE6 used to be a virus magnet and even though 7 fixed all of it, it took years and years to forget that bad name.
     
    TairikuOkami, Aug 22, 2016
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  9. axe0 New Member
    That is correct, because most of them are scam programs and/or very poor written.
    I like to use the example of a small bug causing to remove the wrong key of the registry.
    Depending on what the key is meant for it could lead to various of problems like
    • BSODs on startup because information is missing,
    • programs misbehaving or not starting,
    • performance issues,
    • pop-ups about missing stuff or corrupted stuff,
    • etc.
    There are so much more problems that could occur if you're not careful with these programs, but the problems mentioned are quite often the result.
     
  10. bro67 Win User
    First off with modern hardware, there is no more need to run 32-bit Windows. Your CPU should be able to handle 64-bit Windows. As for those utilities, they are still good maintenance. It is just like taking care of your vehicle. If you do not do maintenance on it, it will at some point become sluggish or stop completely.
     
    bro67, Aug 22, 2016
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  11. gpstoloff Win User
    I've had Glary Utilities block audio & other options on an HP laptop running 64-bit W10.
     
    gpstoloff, Apr 5, 2018
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