Update: CCleaner 5.70 released

[HansV]

See CCleaner v70.7909.

Various builds are available at CCleaner Builds.

[hlewton]

Just got that version. I wish they would go back to allowing us to adjust the size of the window Ccleaner opens in order to run it.

[DaveA]

It also needs to be added to Microsoft's safe app list.
Windows 10 does not like CCLeaner and one must force MS to allow one to install this new version!

[HansV]

I have Windows 10 version 1904 2004 and I don't have a problem installing CCleaner when a new version is released.

[hlewton]

I had no problem installing it on Ver. 1909

[hlewton]

I was just thinking and I seem to recall DaveA has loaded Windows version 2004 on his machines. I hope before we are forced to update to that version MS does fix it so Ccleaner can be used.

[hlewton]

I have Windows 10 version 1904 and I don't have a problem installing CCleaner when a new version is released.

Hans do you mind if I ask why you are using version 1904 instead of ver. 1909? Do you know of problems inherent in version 1909? I ask because version 1909 has been out for some time now so it does make me wonder when someone like you shies away from it. When I say "someone like you" it is not meant as a derogatory comment, because I believe you can fix most any problem you come across. So that is why I am curious.

[Leif]

I don't think Hans is deliberately avoiding 1909:

Win10_2004 Where is DEFER updates? - Eileen's Lounge

[HansV]

Sorry, I meant 2004 of course.

[PaulB]

Win 10 2004. Just downloaded CCleaner Slim 5.70. Got the following notification from Windows Security.

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[HansV]

I also use Windows Security, but I didn't get such a message when I downloaded and installed CCleaner 5.70.

But others report the problem too - see 5.70 - Chrome detect download as "Virus detected" on the CCleaner forums.

[hlewton]

Sorry, I meant 2004 of course.

So you had no problem installing Ccleaner but others do. Is there a solution.

[HansV]

At the end of the thread there is a claim that the problem has been solved, but PaulB just reported that it still occurs.
Anyway, the makers of CCleaner are aware of the problem, so they'll probably release a fix.

[PaulB]

A scan of the downloaded file with Windows Defender produces:

Capture.JPG

Seems to flag Piriform's bundling software. But why on the slim version?

Edit: See also here.

[hlewton]

At the end of the thread there is a claim that the problem has been solved, but PaulB just reported that it still occurs.
Anyway, the makers of CCleaner are aware of the problem, so they'll probably release a fix.

OK, thanks for that information.

[HansV]

The standard free version does indeed come with an offer for 3rd-party software.
My guess is that CCleaner inadvertently left some of the code for this in the "Slim" version.

[hlewton]

The standard free version does indeed come with an offer for 3rd-party software.
My guess is that CCleaner inadvertently left some of the code for this in the "Slim" version.

I keep seeing where it asks if you want to install, Avast, I think it is or some other anti-virus program. I accidentally did let it install one time and had to get rid of it.

[HansV]

The "Slim" version does not come with a prompt to install other software, so it shouldn't trigger Windows Security. Hence the guess in my previous reply.

[hlewton]

The "Slim" version does not come with a prompt to install other software, so it shouldn't trigger Windows Security. Hence the guess in my previous reply.

I tried to find what "Slim" version" of Ccleaner means. My search took me to a download page and I still don't know what it is. What is "Slim" version" of Ccleaner and is it better than the one I usually download, which is the free version? I didn't see any charge for it but then I didn't try to download it either. Is it a paid version?

[DaveA]

I think the Slim may be the FREE vs the paid for one?

Yes, I have it install, it just makes one to force the install.