I did a forced uninstall of the three separate programs technically, malware and proceeded to an earlier restore point. Needless to say, I was not happy. CC has devolved as scummy, greedy, program….
I never install programs that have portable versions. Installers have a lot of weird stuff stuck in them, some of them visible to the installer and deactivatable, others hidden. If there is a portable version, use it. Some portable versions are stripped of important features of the main, installable version.
Some others have drawbacks of their own. Vera Crypt, no less, is one of those. I just installed it. I tried both versions, and studied the relevant help. You should not use Vera Crypt portable version unless you need the real portability that comes with it, i. The correct way to do it is to always use it under a non-admin account, and only elevate rights when you cannot do otherwise.
Open source is good, and so on and so forth. Had to be firewalled to contain them. If you are going to offer advice that may affect the actions of others, please at least proof-read first? They would be better off stopping that practice, taking their users seriously, and offer their browser as a standalone version with a better name. People generally do not want to be tricked into using programs, so this will backfire.
But the browser looks quite good. So people who want to have their software controlled by scammy security companies, of which there are apparently many, will probably use it without being forced to. Glary Pro has a giveaway now—lifetime license that usually updates with versions, so one is always using the latest Pro version:.
I downloaded Glarysoft, but now it wants me to pay and basically set up an account like you said Ashampoo requires. So how do I do the activation with the info you provided? I guess it helps to open the program and look around. Are you clicking the Activate Button? The orangish rectangle, lower left. Ashampoo WinOptimizer Pro—no not free. I rarely use the program.
I clicked on the Glary Utilities 5 desktop icon, and the main panel opened. I guess everything is in sync except the License Name. There are several WinOptimizer products.
Then go through the process by first clicking the Activate. The program does offer some different tools. Who knows:. I contacted Glary. I downloaded the Ashampoo product. Something called One-Click-Optimizer came along with it. Always good to check links as well even if it the time period is expired.
Hey mate, thank you so much for Glarysoft info, it worked like a charm! Glary pro and Revo pro. All is good! So somehow it slipped by. So now that probably clinches it as far as never bothering with CCleaner again.
These articles bring out all of the CCleaner haters. You only get these PUPs if you download the free version.
I just upgraded to CCleaner Pro version 5. Likewise in the previous version 5. Either pay for the Pro version, or use an alternative, but stop bashing CCleaner. As you can tell, I am a fan of CCleaner. I explain why I disagree.
You may be unfamiliar with it. CCleaner used to be a good product. Quite the contrary. Do you think CCleaner will get its bits in a twist, and go into deep depression because users hate it?
Produced by Piriform and now owned by Avast, they built it to boost their robust collection of computer security applications. To all those used to opening Chrome, using CC is a walk in the park. It has its ad-blocking, and the ability to hide your digital footprint from being tracked and protect yourself from malware.
These features, unfortunately, are not all that useful. Furthermore, the ad protection is unable to cover you from all advertisements. Many of these features that CC boasts as added protection already come built into Chrome. Like your regular browser, but faster and more secure Complete Privacy Icon. Stops trackers and disguises your digital footprint, so your identity remains anonymous.
Faster Browsing Icon. Blocks annoying ads because less to load means faster browsing. Total Security Icon. Surf, shop and bank knowing you're protected from malware, phishing scams and identity theft. Smart Cleaning follows the same rules Custom Clean does. Also, the paid edition gives you access to Automatic Browser Cleaning too. It can clear the history of one or more of your web browsers after closing them automatically with or without notification.
In addition, you can set CCleaner to prompt you to clean your browser s or launch the app on closing instead. It scours for outdated programs in your system. Bringing them to life allows you to update them accordingly.
A premium feature in the Android edition — it keeps programs from running in the background. And they remain disabled until you manually activate them. Otherwise known as RAM Booster , it can quickly stop running tasks and clean some memory. CCleaner can get rid of images from your private chats. With low, moderate, high, and aggressive file compression options at your disposal, you can optimize file sizes at will. You can save the original copies on the cloud.
It can optimize the performance of your smartphone or tablet at home, at work, or in the car. The response time will vary by ticket volume, though. In my experience, the fastest reply I received from CCleaner before using Pro was about 12 hours.
If you lose your license key for whatever reason, CCleaner will email it to you. It provides a handy tool on its site where you can easily make a request. For the most part, CCleaner was a pleasure to use.
I checked the premium and non-premium versions of the software to compare the aesthetics of CCleaner Free vs Pro. So, I can attest that the look of Windows and macOS apps are rather identical. It also displays the premium features, but it grays them out and labels them as PRO.
CCleaner products have links to helpful resources. The prices it advertises are dissimilar to the ones it charges during checkout.
The software had moments of sluggishness. Overall, CCleaner is a workable app. CCleaner has been hacked twice since Avast acquired it in mid After these infamous incidents, the solid reputation it built throughout its first 13 years quickly went down the drain. Microsoft flagged registry cleaning utilities like the CCleaner Registry Cleaner as a potentially unwanted application. Coincidentally, the warning came after it fell from glory.
Naturally, many people have been avoiding it like the plague since then. The stolen data would end up in a third-party server in the United States. According to reports , Its goal was to spy on select tech companies. Axiom the alleged Chinese hacking group behind it was probably trying to steal industry secrets. The first cyberattack affected the free CCleaner for Windows version 5. The other target was the free CCleaner Cloud version 1.
The CCleaner malware impacted machines with bit processors. The second was a wave of attacks that occurred from mid-May to early October The company believed that the cybercriminals were trying to slip malicious code into CCleaner. Fortunately, Avast was able to nip the second coming of the CCleaner malware in the bud.
I rely on CCleaner to protect me - so this apparent tactic bothers me a lot! It may be an excellent browser, but the end does not justify the means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options CCleaner will not 'Protect' you - It's a junk cleaner not an anti-malware application.
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