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Is ccleaner safe?

Discussion in 'All Other Software' started by DimwittedNoob, Nov 4, 2011.

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  1. DimwittedNoob

    DimwittedNoob Thread Starter

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    I might just be my computer but when using ccleaner my computer becomes slow and like on cer tain flash sites there video's are blank.This lasted a week, weird.
     
    DimwittedNoob, Nov 4, 2011
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    My computer club highly recommends using CCleaner. I've been using it for a couple of years and have found no problems.
     
    phyljack1, Nov 4, 2011
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  4. valis

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    Yes it's safe. Just don't use the registry cleaner function and you'll be fine.
     
    valis, Nov 4, 2011
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    I have never found any use for CCleaner. Most of what it deletes can be deleted manually, if really needed. Most importantly, stay away from the registry cleaning option.
     
    Phantom010, Nov 4, 2011
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    It is an outstanding program.
     
    iRiguez, Nov 5, 2011
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    I have little use for registry cleaners, but run CCleaner's once in a while. It must be pretty benign as it usually finds no issues at all.
     
    md2lgyk, Nov 5, 2011
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  8. DimwittedNoob

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    Thank you everyone.
     
    DimwittedNoob, Nov 5, 2011
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    if you wish to make a doorstop. :)
     
    valis, Nov 5, 2011
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  10. DimwittedNoob

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    I have been using my default windows cleaner but it doesn't clean much (it might be the virus) the only reason I am uing ccleaner is because my diskspace keeps dropping due to my virus.What is the best settings for ccleaner?what should and would shouldn't I check or uncheck? I won't use the registry part, I remember using the registry part when I had windows 98, big mistake.
     
    DimwittedNoob, Nov 11, 2011
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    I would suggest getting rid of the virus.
     
    DoubleHelix, Nov 11, 2011
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