Malawarebytes blocks all the supposedly Free Disc Cleaners

[PA.Dutchman]

Malawarebytes blocks all the supposedly Free Disc Cleaners and I am comfortable with that. Is there a FREE Disc Cleaner or CCleaner that is free and safe?

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[nukecad]

Most are blocked as PUP's (Potentially Unwanted Programmes).

You mention CCleaner by name.
The 'Standard' CCleaner installer contains an offer to also install either Chrome or Avast Anti-Virus.
This offer is pre-ticked so you have to be careful to untick it if you want to avoid getting an unwanted install of one of these programmes.
(There have been occasions where the offer has not been shown at all and the offer installed anyway, I've had one of those myself).

Which is why MB3, and some other AM/AV products, warn you about it and/or block it - depending on your settings.

If you download the CCleaner 'Slim' or 'Portable' versions they do not contain that offer so you shouldn't get the warning.
You might have to wait for a week or so after the Standard installer is released before they are available.
You can download the CCleaner 'Slim' or 'Portable' versions from their 'builds' page:
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/builds

Edited March 3, 2019 by nukecad

[exile360]

Here are a couple I know of (besides CCleaner which was already mentioned by both of you ) that don't appear to do any bundling or practice any shady tactics that I'm aware of:

BleachBit
Glary Utilities (freemium, but you may download their Disk Cleaner and Tracks Eraser separately if you just want strictly free options with absolutely no 'nags' about a paid version etc.)

Edited March 3, 2019 by exile360

[exile360]

By the way, there's also TFC by OldTimer, however keep in mind that it hasn't been updated for Windows 8.1/10 compatibility so I highly recommend NOT attempting to use it on either of those OS versions (nothing newer than 7, essentially, though it might work on 8 but I'm not positive on that) as well as ATFCleaner by Atribune (deliberately not linked as it was never updated for any OS newer than XP so there's little point; I only mention it because I used to use it along with CCleaner and TFC).

[PA.Dutchman]

Many thanks, it is amazing as much as alarming how many programs have hidden pitfalls. Our CITY HALL was taken down by someone accessing the Internet from a CITY HALL computer. We have been lead to believe it will be in the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS to get things back up and running properly.

Again thank you for these choices.

[Porthos]

5 hours ago, PA.Dutchman said:

We have been lead to believe it will be in the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS to get things back up and running properly.

It can be if you do not keep properly isolated and regularly tested backups. Many organizations do not put enough time and ongoing money it takes to keep proper verified working backups and rely on security software to protect them.