Beware CCleaner installation!

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  1. BKnight
    Posts : 125
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
       New #21

    Just download and use the portable version with no installer:
    CCleaner - Builds
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  3. Callender
    Posts : 6,850
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       New #22

    BKnight said:
    Just download and use the portable version with no installer:
    CCleaner - Builds
    I always wait for the Slim build.
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  4. layman
    Posts : 82
    Windows 10 Home,64-bit, Version 22H2, Build 19045.4123
       New #23

    RichardC said:
    I've used a program called Revo Uninstaller for a long time. I love it. When you delete a program, you have the option to do a deep scan in registry to find all items related to the particular program. It asks you to select the files you wish to delete. I usually check all and delete them. I know it's dangerous to fool around with the registry, but I've never had a problem. So Far.
    I've Revo Uninstaller, but it is unable to detect AVAST & uninstall it. I am struck up with AVAST downloaded accidentally.
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  6. Layback Bear
    Posts : 983
    Windows 7/64 Professional
       New #24

    Ccleaner update is back to installing Avast without warning. Their is no option to select out of Avast.

    Jack
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  7. Callender
    Posts : 6,850
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       New #25

    layman said:
    I've Revo Uninstaller, but it is unable to detect AVAST & uninstall it. I am struck up with AVAST downloaded accidentally.
    Avast Uninstall Utility | Download aswClear for Avast Removal

    Download and then run in safe mode.
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  8. Layback Bear
    Posts : 983
    Windows 7/64 Professional
       New #26

    The Avast removal tool does not remove everything. Revo does not remove everything. Running a search using regedit does remove everything but takes some time to do so.

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  9. layman
    Posts : 82
    Windows 10 Home,64-bit, Version 22H2, Build 19045.4123
       New #27

    I'll be thankful to learn about using regedit in this particular case.
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  10. EdTittel
    Posts : 4,224
    Windows 10
       New #28

    OTOH, if you wait a week (7 days exactly) after each new CCleaner release comes out, there's a "Slim" version added to the CCleaner Builds page. It has no added software in it whatsoever. I always wait for this version to appear, and perhaps you should, too!
    HTH,
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  12. Barman58
    Posts : 4,201
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest RP
       New #29

    Layback Bear said:
    The Avast removal tool does not remove everything. Revo does not remove everything. Running a search using regedit does remove everything but takes some time to do so.

    Jack
    Just FYI

    The free Revo uninstaller does not, as you say remove everything, but if you are using the Paid for Pro version and you set it to monitor the install, (Traced Program mode) It creates a registry backup, saves the changes to the registry and it will remove all items in the file system and the registry if you perform an uninstall
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  13. MikeMecanic
    Posts : 1,079
    10 + Linux
       New #30

    Uncheck all Ccleaner options During Installation


    You put yourself in trouble by not reading the installation procedure. You also disturb Defender activity. On top, Avast populates Windows architecture heavily.

    Only a clean install would make me sleep OK.

    CCleaner - Professional

    Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems
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