CCleaner new version problem


  1. Posts : 621
    Windows 10 Pro 19042 x64
       #1

    CCleaner new version problem


    Hello,
    In my computer, I installed "CCleaner", portable version 6.02.9938, its free and work fine.
    Since yesterday, each time I open it, it keeps nagging there is an update version.
    Download from their site the free version and installed it (not over the previous).
    On the first run it opened nice, on the upper left it said 'free for home'.
    On the next time it said 'trial is over' have to activate it. Clicked on activate button and program gone. Tried again, it did not even opened.
    Back to previous working version.
    Any explanation please, and some way (if possible) to fix it.
    Answers will be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Motim.

    Windows 10 pro , 19043.1889 x64
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  2. Posts : 23,281
    Win 10 Home ♦♦♦19045.4355 (x64) [22H2]
       #2

    @Motim


    There's a free version and a free trial. make sure you got the free version.

    Download CCleaner | Clean, optimize & tune up your PC, free!


    At the page in the link above, scroll down and make sure you downloaded the FREE version (in RED box).

    CCleaner new version problem-image1.png
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  3. Posts : 621
    Windows 10 Pro 19042 x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    CCleaner new version problem


    Ghot said:
    @Motim
    There's a free version and a free trial. make sure you got the free version.
    Download CCleaner | Clean, optimize & tune up your PC, free!
    At the page in the link above, scroll down and make sure you downloaded the FREE version (in RED box).

    CCleaner new version problem-image1.png
    Hello,
    Thanks for the answer.
    That's exactly the version I downloaded, and on the first run as described, everything works, trouble starts on the next run.
    Thanks again,
    Motim
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  4. Posts : 23,281
    Win 10 Home ♦♦♦19045.4355 (x64) [22H2]
       #4

    Motim said:
    Hello,
    Thanks for the answer.
    That's exactly the version I downloaded, and on the first run as described, everything works, trouble starts on the next run.
    Thanks again,
    Motim


    You may have clicked something in the version you had installed that switched you to a trial version of Pro?




    I use this version because the newer versions are loaded with... junk.

    CCleaner Download - A powerful and easy-to-use utility to clean and optimize your PC
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  5. Posts : 4,801
    Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit 22H2
       #5

    Unfortunately, CCleaner has gone to the Dark Side and their newer "Free Trial" software is loaded with bloatware, which pays for the software.
    I would uninstall all versions of CCleaner using like Revo Uninstaller. If you must reinstall it, as stated, use the Free Version of CCleaner.
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  6. Posts : 621
    Windows 10 Pro 19042 x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    CCleaner new version problem


    spunk said:
    Unfortunately, CCleaner has gone to the Dark Side and their newer "Free Trial" software is loaded with bloatware, which pays for the software.
    I would uninstall all versions of CCleaner using like Revo Uninstaller. If you must reinstall it, as stated, use the Free Version of CCleaner.
    Hello,
    Thanks for all the answers.
    Here is fresh today: Downloaded the file as described in the 'red box', file size is 49.310 kb (from the free column). After first installation, just see screenshot "CCleaner - img 1.jpg" attached. On second run, please see "CCleaner - img 2.jpg", so clicked to activate free trial - program gone. Checked into the programs folder, thre was a new born dll file.
    Well, I'm back to previous working version, wait for may be another update.
    Thanks again,
    Motim
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails CCleaner new version problem-ccleaner-img-1.jpg   CCleaner new version problem-ccleaner-img-2.jpg  
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  7. WXC
    Posts : 13,170
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit 22H2 19045.4046
       #7

    Free Portable v6.03

    Scroll to bottom.

    ~~~~~~~

    Your 'Trial Version' will revert to free, after the 14 day period. Personally I would wipe it clean and start over, from the link above. Or, use the link @Ghot provided, and use an older version.

    I am still using Portable v5.79.


    Best of luck.
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  8. Posts : 6,853
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       #8

    It's just offering a free trial of the pro version.

    You can remove the crap. See:

    CCleaner new version problem-ccleaner-free-home-use.png
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  9. Posts : 31,675
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #9

    WXC said:
    Free Portable v6.03
    Scroll to bottom.
    ...I am still using Portable v5.79.
    Yes, I never use anything else but the Portable build....
    Callender said:
    It's just offering a free trial of the pro version.
    The Builds page is where to go for the pure 'Free' ones, the Slim build if you want an installer with no added 'crap' offers, or Portable (my preference) if you want all your setting preserved in a .ini file rather than the registry.
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