What is wrong with CCleaner?

What is wrong with CCleaner?

CCleaner Distributed Malware Prior to this, Piriform discovered that CCleaner was hacked and distributed malware. The 32-bit version was infected with a Trojan that collected information about systems it was installed on. It also had the capability to run code on affected systems.

Is CCleaner a good product?

CCleaner is pricier than Windows 10's free, integrated tune-up tools, but it comes in at a lower price than some competing products, offers features that dramatically improved our testbed's boot time, and is easy enough to use that it's worth the investment.

How to install CCleaner free?

• 1) Open the CCleaner download site. Go to https://www.ccleaner.com/ in your computer's web browser. 2) Click Free Download. This green button is near the top of the page. 3) Scroll down and click Download. It's a green button below the "FREE" column. 4) Wait for CCleaner to download. The download should begin automatically. You may have to click the green Start Download button if CCleaner doesn't automatically start downloading. 5) Double-click the CCleaner setup file. This is the file you just downloaded. 6) Click Yes when prompted. Doing so opens the CCleaner installation window. 7) Prevent CCleaner from installing freeware. In order to keep CCleaner from adding unwanted software to your installation, uncheck the "Yes, install Avast Free Antivirus" box at the bottom of ... 8) Click Install. It's a blue button in the middle of the window. CCleaner will begin installing. 9) Click Run CCleaner when prompted. This blue button is in the middle of the window that appears when CCleaner is through installing.

Does CCleaner work with Windows 10?

• CCleaner for Windows 10. In addition to PC cleaning, CCleaner can also be used to optimize the operating system by removing unwanted programs from the startup list. This little program also helps you uninstall applications that can’t be easily removed from Windows via Control Panel.

Is it safe now to use CCleaner?

• CCleaner, however, is generally safe to use. It is not some malware or virus pretending to be a system cleaner, though the program has been hacked in the past. Many users have used CCleaner with satisfactory results.

What are the best CCleaner alternatives?

• Advanced System Care is one of the best alternatives to CCleaner. Along with all the features of its competitor, ASC has got an antivirus too. The combination of IObit Malware Fighter and Bitdefender antivirus engine helps your computer stay away from threats.