MikeW Posted September 26, 2014 ID:883396 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Be advised this latest version has a bug. The new addition of system monitoring cannot be turned off. It persistently adds an entry to the start-up folder even when this option is turned off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted September 26, 2014 ID:883401 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks for the notification! I always wait several days for the slim installer, anyway.But I will definitely postpone updating until this is sorted out. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Spud Posted September 26, 2014 Staff ID:883416 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks for the heads up MikeW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleeye Posted September 26, 2014 ID:883421 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Good morning and much obliged Mike for the heads-up! Please pardon my lack of adequate understanding...but, I have a couple of questions: 1. Could someone explain the significance of the "system monitoring" feature in this new version of CCleaner, and any concerns I should have about it? 2. I had already downloaded this new version (although I have not installed it yet), but, HAVE already uninstalled the previous version (4.17). Is there a way to re-install version 4.17? I've checked the Piriform site and can find no way to do this. Clicking on the [download] link for version 4.17 only downloads the new version, 4.18. I ask the above questions so I don't end up making some major blunder and creating problems for my computer. Thank you for your time and any information! EE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted September 26, 2014 ID:883428 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi: Here are some links to the CCleaner support site and forum: http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=e7415ed7e0d0204d55b4442c7f2d88d6&showforum=4http://support.piriform.com/forums/20621928-CCleaner4.18 changelog was already posted, but here it is again: http://www.piriform.com/blog/2014/9/25/ccleaner-v418 System monitoring:http://support.piriform.com/entries/56259524-How-do-I-disable-Active-Monitoring- As for 4.17, I don't easily spot a link to download archived versions at the piriform site.You might have to try filehippo or other 3rd-party site, with the usual caveats about downloading from such sites.(I personally never use them and only get my software from the publisher's own web site, JMHO.) (FWIW, I always wait for the slim installer, 7-10 days after a new version, and I always keep the previous version installer in my downloads folder for a week or so after updating, just in case I end up having to roll back. I do this for all software.) I expect that Piriform will release a patched version soon enough to fix the issue @MikeW reported. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Spud Posted September 26, 2014 Staff ID:883429 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I have 4.17 still saved. If anyone needs it, PM me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleeye Posted September 26, 2014 ID:883432 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks very much for the info, DD1! After reading your recommendations and the info at the links you provided...I'll just wait until some fix is released and then re-download/install CCleaner again. [EDIT @ 12:48 p.m.]: Much obliged also to you, Andy, for providing the v4.17 to use in the interim! Cheers! EE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 26, 2014 Author ID:883498 Share Posted September 26, 2014 A fix was released, but it still has a bug. Best to wait a few days for them to get their act together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted September 29, 2014 ID:884532 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You can always get the older builds as well as the latest one over at filehippo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleeye Posted September 29, 2014 ID:884543 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Much obliged for the additional info, FF! EE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 29, 2014 Author ID:884619 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Supposed to be fixed now, but I am sticking with previous version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted September 29, 2014 Root Admin ID:884690 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Is anyone here a member in higher standing on the CC forum? Would be nice to get them to either remove the Registry Cleaner or at least turn it off by default as it appears to be on by default. Do I need a Windows Registry Cleaner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted September 29, 2014 ID:884731 Share Posted September 29, 2014 i don't believe i will be updating for some time .i can't fathom why *someone* would want to screw with a good working product .nothing new under the sun though . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted September 30, 2014 ID:884774 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Oh gosh. Thanks for this. I will not update any of the ones I have installed for a while yet, then. :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daledoc1 Posted September 30, 2014 ID:884875 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Would be nice to get them to either remove the Registry Cleaner or at least turn it off by default as it appears to be on by default. They've pulled stunts like this before -- some time ago, they added cleanup of Mailwasher to their default settings in a version update without telling anyone.It totally borked the Mailwasher installations for many users.This was eventually changed to be disabled by default, but not until it had created havoc for many folks.>>Moral of that story: BEFORE running it after a version update, one must review all the settings first, to see what might have been changed in the default options.(Same for the Registry Cleaner!) Aside from enabling the Registry Cleaner by default (!), all this other stuff ("system monitoring", etc) seems as if CCleaner is turning into bloatware. CCleaner has started the slide down the slippery slope.Too bad. JMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted September 30, 2014 Author ID:884877 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is anyone here a member in higher standing on the CC forum? Would be nice to get them to either remove the Registry Cleaner or at least turn it off by default as it appears to be on by default. Do I need a Windows Registry Cleaner? I am a long time forum member and user. The forum moderators have no connection with the developers. The registry cleaner is a separate tool and cannot be removed. Along with some of the other tools. The default settings are supposed to be safe, however, I have unchecked many as for me they are risky to some extent. The latest update now allows the system monitor to be fully stopped, but why anyone would wish to add another start-up sevice like this beats me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Online Posted October 2, 2014 ID:885780 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I still have 4.17 CCleaner If ya need it jus' le' me know! I'll share it with ya : D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted October 7, 2014 ID:887354 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I haven't seen any of this, I guess because I have always used the portable build. I recommend that for any of you having issues with the installed versions that you do the same (slim or otherwise) as I can't see them attempting to make anything static/persistent in a portable build as that would render the build no longer portable (since its location and/or at least 1 binary would require a static location to be addressed by a loading point such as a RUN key or services key in the registry). The portable build is always available on their 'other builds' page located here. Just extract the folder from the zip archive and place it wherever you'd like (you can even put it in one of your program folders if you wish) and run it from there. Whenever you need to upgrade to a new version, just make sure that you close CCleaner if it's open at the time, then extract the new version and replace the files in your existing folder with those from the new archive and you're all set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted October 8, 2014 ID:887763 Share Posted October 8, 2014 i just dl'ed the latest to test on my W10 machine ...one can go in the back and turn things off . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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