I installed CCleaner to a computer running WIN XP SP2 and all was well. Do not have as many specs as you might like to know, but computer belongs to UK family member and not available.
Three weeks after installing CCleaner I uninstalled on request. Upon the next use I am told the computer had a critical error that read, "Due to an American hardware/software problem your computer has a critical error." This is an unusual message in my experience ("American").
An IT person was called in and stated, "CCleaner scrambled you hard drive." My first response in that this is impossible. Second, it is not designed to do this. Third, it was uninstalled. Fourth, CCleaner is not "American." I can go on, but you get the point.
CCleaner could potentially delete a system file. Is it possible to delete ALL data and "scramble" a hard drive?
I suspect a lazy-ass IT guy formatted the machine, without backing up data, and said the above to cover his tracks. Blame someone else, blame the software, hide that you are an idiot.
Any comment appreciated. I have CCleaner on 5 different machine without incident in over 2 years, but want to know if the could be a concern for any reason.
