Considering that CCleaner is configured to run as a startup application by default, this means CCleaner could be communicating with CCleaner servers without you even realizing it. For an application that claims to try and reduce the time it takes for your computer to boot, and to try and speed up your PC, the fact that this is enabled by default seems counter-intuitive. The most important aspect of software like CCleaner is trust.
When users download an application to keep their computer clean and free of garbage or junk applications, it should be an application with a reputation of being free of malware or viruses. Unfortunately, in hackers successfully injected malware into the CCleaner app to distribute itself across millions of users who had CCleaner installed.
What the attack proved is that installing applications like CCleaner just introduces a new path for hackers to find their way into your system. Ryan has been writing how-to and other technology-based articles online since Read Ryan's Full Bio. Your email address will not be published.
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We hate spam too, unsubscribe at any time. Table of Contents. Subscribe on YouTube! CCleaner can manage your startup programs, but Windows 10 has this feature built in. This works the same as the interface in the Settings app, but is also available on Windows 8.
On Windows 7, you will need something like MSConfig to manage startup programs. Your browser can handle this for you. Just use private browsing mode whenever you want to access a sensitive website without any history being saved to your computer. If you never want your browser saving any private data, you can make your browser always start in private browsing mode.
This is better than clearing your browsing data in CCleaner, as it prevents that data from being created in the first place. Browsers now have easy tools that can handle this in a few clicks.
Deleting your cache files will slow down your web browsing , too. But, if you want to clear this data anyway, your browser has you covered. If the files in question are part of a program, you should uninstall the program from your computer to remove them.
Some programs do waste space. Well it is free, but it is still BS to have to go thru such crap just to update. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Share More sharing options Followers 1. Recommended Posts. Posted September 13, Thanks for an excellent product that i would not be without.
Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options GeoffreyB Posted September 13, There is no issue here. CCleaner is updated approximately every 30 days.
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