Malwarebytes will not let me install CCleaner. Does anybody know how to fix

[mlader]

Malwarebytes will not let me install CCleaner. Does anybody know how to fix this?

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[Porthos]

Just now, mlader said:

Malwarebytes will not let me install CCleaner. Does anybody know how to fix this?

Why You Shouldn’t Download CCleaner for Windows anymore
https://helpdeskgeek.com/free-tools-review/why-you-shouldnt-download-ccleaner-for-windows-anymore/

Here’s What You Should Use Instead of CCleaner
https://www.howtogeek.com/361112/heres-what-you-should-use-instead-of-ccleaner/

Avast (CCleaner, Speccy) Privacy Policy

[KenW]

I switched to Privacy Eraser when Avast bought Ccleaner. Chrome browse can clean  from within (History).

[nukecad]

14 hours ago, mlader said:

Malwarebytes will not let me install CCleaner. Does anybody know how to fix this?

Malwarebytes doesn't usually block CCleaner - If it's the official CCleaner download and not a cracked copy.

Unless Malwarebytes have changed their policy due to the new Driver Updater tool in CCleaner, I wouldn't blame them it's causing numerous problems with some users machines.

CCleaner can still be a good cleaning tool - you just have to be aware that some of the newer additions are dubious at best and should be avoided.
Because of those newer additions CCleaner can now be regarded as a 'Potentially Unwanted Programme'.
That doesn't mean it's bad, just that like the above posters you may not want to use it.

If you do want CCleaner then try using the 'Slim' installer, 3rd one down here:
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/builds

DON'T use the Registry Cleaner at all, DON'T use the new Driver Updater if you have the PRO or Trial versions of CCleaner (If you have the Free version it will scan but not update drivers).
Custom Clean is the 'old style' CCleaner, it gives you more control than the newer Health Check.

PS. To declare an interest - I am a moderator on the CCleaner forum. I am not employed by them. (And as you can see don't always agree with them).

Edited July 26, 2021 by nukecad