So, it may now be the case that if you go to install CCleaner while running Microsoft Defender, you’re no longer warned against proceeding, assuming the security app is indeed updated as CCleaner asserts. 1 Open ‘Google Chrome’ browser Click on ‘Menu’ (three parallel dots on top right-hand side) Select ‘Settings’ You will see the above options on the Google Chrome homepage.
We surmise the issue appears to be around bundling, and we believe we have addressed this so that our product is now no longer flagged.” Often, these matters are down to the way the options to opt out are presented.Īt any rate, according to a statement just released by CCleaner, the firm believes that the issue has been resolved.Ī CCleaner spokesperson told us: “We are in the process of engaging with Microsoft to understand why CCleaner was recently detected as PUA. The company observes that while the CCleaner installation process does provide a way to opt out of putting these extras on your PC, as you would expect, the judgment is that “some users can easily inadvertently install these bundled applications”. Built in media creation options for USBs and DVDs. Tool includes: File formats optimized for download speed. The Cleaner component targets Windows and various third-party programs, depending on what you have installed, such as Firefox, Chrome, Thunderbird and even Windows Store apps, for Windows 8 and. CCleaner helps you to disable unneeded startup programs to faster your computer. CCleaner erases your browser search history and cookies so and keeps your browsing safe. And Run Cleaner a 2 nd time to make sure. If another window pops up again: check Do not show me this message again.
Microsoft further stresses that those bundled apps are perfectly fine and not in any way malicious, of course, but it’s the way that they are offered for installation which is problematic. This tool provides the best download experience for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. CCleaner clears out the cluttered registry and broken settings to make your PC more stable. Easiest way is open Ccleaner: click Options / Advanced / click Restore Default Settings / Yes / click Cleaner / Run Cleaner / check Do not show me this message again. Those bundled apps include Google Chrome browser, Google Toolbar, and Avast Free Antivirus plus AVG Antivirus Free (note that Piriform is now owned by Avast, which also owns AVG too).