CCleaner 2.09.600
Thursday, June 26, 2008 by Island Dog | Discussion: Personal Computing
CCleaner was updated today. This is one of the best cleaning utilities out there. Thanks to Hankers for the tip!
- Improved Opera 9.5 support to fix cache cleaning
- Improved interface for Startup tool
- Changed memory management routines to reduce footprint
- Fixed rare 64-bit performance issues
- Added splitter bar to interface
- Fixed repaint issues with certain themes
- Fixed Spybot cleaning detection
- Internal code optimizations
- Updated installer engine to fix icon bug
- Minor GUI tweaks
Mistralok1
Reply #2 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:06 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:06 PM
Thanks, Island Dog. I've been looking for something like this, and was having a little trouble making up my mind on which one to choose. I'll give this one a try.
Phazon88
Reply #3 Friday, June 27, 2008 1:22 AM
Reply #3 Friday, June 27, 2008 1:22 AM
CCleaner is probably the easiest way to do basic maintenance on one's machine. And its as simple as one click. 
skybright
Reply #4 Friday, June 27, 2008 1:34 AM
Reply #4 Friday, June 27, 2008 1:34 AM
Thanks ID for the heads up on the update. This is my favorite utility program.
Dr Guy
Reply #5 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:40 AM
Reply #5 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:40 AM
So how good is it on the registry? Worth it not to buy the PC Tools product?
kaazz1337
Reply #8 Friday, June 27, 2008 8:34 AM
Reply #8 Friday, June 27, 2008 8:34 AM
Hmm...Could you explain alil further what it does, please?
Hankers
Reply #9 Friday, June 27, 2008 8:38 AM
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
Check the site out by clicking the link. CCleaner
Reply #9 Friday, June 27, 2008 8:38 AM
Hmm...Could you explain alil further what it does, please?
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
Check the site out by clicking the link. CCleaner
Island Dog
Reply #10 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:34 AM
I don't use the registry cleaner part of it. I did a few times and it really messed up some associations especially with Microsoft Office.
Reply #10 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:34 AM
So how good is it on the registry? Worth it not to buy the PC Tools product?
I don't use the registry cleaner part of it. I did a few times and it really messed up some associations especially with Microsoft Office.
Major Stress
Reply #11 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:39 AM
Reply #11 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:39 AM
Thats what they make regedit for. However for unwanted clutter u cant beat this program. combined with spybot s&d, and adaware they are the 3 best 3rd party tools you can use for pc maintanance
Weidbrewer
Reply #13 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:56 AM
I, on the other hand, haven't had any problems... so, YMMV. Basically, I think that it comes down to, "If you don't really know what you're doing, don't mess with Reg stuff." This is especially true when something is hit and miss like this.
But for cleaning random crap off your machine? Heck yeah, this is awesome!
Reply #13 Friday, June 27, 2008 9:56 AM
Island Dog:I don't use the registry cleaner part of it. I did a few times and it really messed up some associations especially with Microsoft Office.
I, on the other hand, haven't had any problems... so, YMMV. Basically, I think that it comes down to, "If you don't really know what you're doing, don't mess with Reg stuff." This is especially true when something is hit and miss like this.
But for cleaning random crap off your machine? Heck yeah, this is awesome!
Wizard1956
Reply #14 Friday, June 27, 2008 10:21 AM
I do use the Reg cleaner ,but I don't work with MS office apps so I haven't seen that.It doesn't go too deep,but it is handy for cleaning up leftover entries after an update or uninstall.I ignore the unused file extensions, there's a lot of things on my PC I don't use often.I expect them to be unused.I do scan for and remove anything else it finds and have never had any problems.I like seeing 0 registry errors,I assume it's a good thing.
The cookie management/removal is far better than anything else I've tried so far.This is one free product that is well worth paying for,and I wouldn't want to be without it.My mother installed it on both of her PC's on my recommendation and loves it's ease of use and simplicity(She's no spring chicken)
Reply #14 Friday, June 27, 2008 10:21 AM
I don't use the registry cleaner part of it. I did a few times and it really messed up some associations especially with Microsoft Office.
I do use the Reg cleaner ,but I don't work with MS office apps so I haven't seen that.It doesn't go too deep,but it is handy for cleaning up leftover entries after an update or uninstall.I ignore the unused file extensions, there's a lot of things on my PC I don't use often.I expect them to be unused.I do scan for and remove anything else it finds and have never had any problems.I like seeing 0 registry errors,I assume it's a good thing.
The cookie management/removal is far better than anything else I've tried so far.This is one free product that is well worth paying for,and I wouldn't want to be without it.My mother installed it on both of her PC's on my recommendation and loves it's ease of use and simplicity(She's no spring chicken)
Dr Guy
Reply #15 Friday, June 27, 2008 12:14 PM
Reply #15 Friday, June 27, 2008 12:14 PM
Mixed reviews. But I think I will give it a go on the registry - on a throw away first. 
It is poluted and it is eitehr clean the registry or re-install, so I will not be killing anything but time.
Thanks.
It is poluted and it is eitehr clean the registry or re-install, so I will not be killing anything but time.Thanks.
Mistralok1
Reply #16 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:01 PM
Reply #16 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:01 PM
Used it, and it worked great. Cleared up a surprising amount of clutter from my hard drive. As Wizard1956 stated, it doesn't go too deep into the registry, but I don't necessarily want it to, either. No problems whatsoever. I would recommend.
pjdark
Reply #17 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:21 PM
Reply #17 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:21 PM
love this app. been using this for about 2 years now. works great on my system. they also do a great job of regular updates as well. all hail crap cleaner! 
heft
Reply #18 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:26 PM
Another great feature of CCleaner (one I use the most) is the uninstaller. It loads much faster than Add or Remove Programs. It is practically instantaneous.
Reply #18 Monday, June 30, 2008 8:26 PM
Hmm...Could you explain alil further what it does, please?
Another great feature of CCleaner (one I use the most) is the uninstaller. It loads much faster than Add or Remove Programs. It is practically instantaneous.
Dr Guy
Reply #19 Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:23 AM
Reply #19 Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:23 AM
First use, and review - my son gives it 2 thumbs up! Ran it on his second computer and it really made it peppier. Now on to the main machines (and I ran the reg cleaner as well - no problems).
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Reply #1 Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:34 PM