[How not to delete user names and passwords]

Apologies if you've already said this, but it's a long thread. Are you saying that a previous version worked for you, but now won't because the new version has changed something?

 

If that's the case, try completely removing CCleaner and do a fresh, clean install. So as not to lose your settings, check the "Save all settings to INI file" box in "Options\Advanced".

 

Go into the CCleaner folder, "C:\Program Files\CCleaner", and copy the INI file to a safe location. When you reinstall CCleaner, copy the INI file back to the CCleaner folder.

 

This might enable the older version to work for you again.

Can older versions of the program be downloaded and if so where do I get them?

 

I was running ver 2.29.111 with IE8 and have the same problems reported with version 2.28.

[Registry Cleaner icon]

While CCleaner has the safest registry cleaner I've ever used I still think backups should be forced, not even an option to turn it off. And those .REG backups are super small anyways, but if it were to be forced I'd also want CCleaner to have the ability to manage the backups to be able to import .REG backups and delete no longer needed .REG backups.

 

I truly believe a .REG management feature is a critically overlooked and needed feature for the program, and would make it more complete/whole.

 

True that we don't have any statistics of how many people the reg cleaner caused problems for, however I do have many exclusions entered into on my system of keys that I definitely think should never be messed with.

 

 

Anything that makes registry editing safer is a good idea.

 

If there could be some type of Registry Backup Manager within the programme without bloating it, fine. I'm all for it.

 

At the very least though, when deleting from the registry, you should not be asked "Do you want to save a backup?" but "WHERE do you want to save the back up?". It only takes two clicks to restore it.

[Registry Cleaner icon]

I like the registry cleaner button where it is.

 

Another idea is to have a warning pop-up box appear when the registry button is clicked.

 

As shown, the pop-up could include a box to click to cancel re-appearances.

 

As an aside, I can't help but wonder: Out of all the many, many users of CCleaner, what percentage have ever had problems using the registry cleaner? We don't have the statistics to calculate that. But I'm unaware of anyone I know who has had an issue with it. In saying this, I'm not trying to minimize the aggravation those who have had trouble with this feature must have experienced. But I am trying to keep it in perspective.

 

 

I don't know the amount of people who may have had trouble using the registry cleaner either. All I want to do is give some indication that it is not just another clean-up tool. Let's face it, it isn't like just cleaning out Temp files. It CAN cause real damage if you don't know what you're doing

 

I would be happy with your suggestion, at least it would make people think twice.

 

I'm not on some crusade to have the registry cleaner banished from the face of the Earth.

[Registry Cleaner icon]

I agree with Andavari. Where ever it is it would be found. I think possible a warning the first time its UI is in focus that lets the user know of the dangers of using the registry tool.

 

 

Tbh every time i have witnessed a new user on here mentioning the registry scan they have always shown caution to using it.

 

 

As you can see from my second post, I'm not adamant about hiding it. My second suggestion was to have it placed at the bottom of the icon list, say, just above Online Help.

 

If it could be labelled Registry (Advanced Users), total newbies would be even more cautious and possibly be more inclined to seek advice before using it. Experienced users would just access it in the normal way.

 

I still think CC is an excellent programme but it makes me wince at how easy it is for inexperienced people to delete stuff from the registry.

[Registry Cleaner icon]

I don't think it would matter if it were nestled deep under some other "advanced" button or not, it would be found.

 

I think your idea would be better implemented if CC was to hide the Registry button and could only be activated by going into 'Options->Advanced' with something like "Enable Registry Cleaner," which in of itself would possibly have a horde of forum posts complaining about "it doesn't have the registry cleaner in it that the features list promised," then we would have to tell them how to activate it - sounds like more work.

 

I think the best thing would be to offer mouse-over help on the large buttons on the left, with a little snippet of what they do, and registry backups should always be saved by default - of course then CC would need some registry backup facility built in to import and delete old .reg backups like just about every other system cleaning tool has that includes a registry cleaner.

 

I agree "it would be found" but normally by people who want to use it, rather than by newbies who don't know what they're doing.

 

Another suggestion would be to place the icon at the bottom of the left icon column with the "Advanced users only" health warning added. This would cover any "features list" problems and newbies would tend to avoid it.

 

I don't think a default automatic registry back up is necessary (much too complicated and would bloat the programme) BUT "Show prompt to back up registry issues" in Options>Advanced, should definitely be the default (why the hell is it an option?).

 

Which brings me to the point, in Options>Advanced there IS a health warning ("For advanced users only").

 

Apart from "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 24 hours" and "Show prompt to back up registry issues" (which should be a default anyway) messing with the settings (Minimise to system tray, Hide warning messages etc. - advanced user stuff?) would hardly compromise your computer.

 

However, fiddling with the Registry carries no warnings at all.

[Registry Cleaner icon]

I think CC is an excellent programme and often recommend it to newbies (or anybody else for that matter) as an easy way to clear temp files etc. Also, the cookie manager facility is very handy.

 

However, I always warn them: DO NOT USE THE REGISTRY CLEANER option.

 

I think we all know that messing with the registry CAN be a nightmare, even for advanced users.

 

The Registry icon is just a bit TOO handy and I'm sure that many people (mostly newbies but not exclusively) come unstuck using it.

 

Would it not be a good idea to have the Registry option accessed by an "Advanced Users Only" button?

 

I know that genuinely advanced users would find this inconvenient but it would only be one extra click away. And, you don't clean out registry entries every day!

 

It would also take out the "fear" factor that many people may have when looking at the interface.

 

Just a thought.

[Index.dat files]

Yes it is safe. I had the same problem since installing the IE8 beta und I unchecked the index.dat files to keep my login cookies. With the lastest release I checked them again and cookie handling now is as it should be.

Since re-applying delete Index.dat files, my usernames/passwords have been retained when I visit certain websites. However, I notice that my alternative Windows Live IDs sign in addresses and passwords are NOT retained. Anybody else seeing this?

[Index.dat files]

I deleted the index.dat files but not cookies. A site that does not keep me logged in was not affected; my username and password were remembered and I logged in. A site that keeps me logged in indefinitely was affected; I had to log back in.

 

Would deleting the index.dat files cause this? I thought cookies were the only thing that would affect either situation. I'm using the latest version 2.19.900. and IE8.

Deleting the Index.dat files certainly caused this problem for me but it has now reportedly been fixed. Just wondering, have you set IE8 to "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed" (Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Security)?

 

Although you have not set CC to delete cookies, do you still move wanted cookies to the "Cookies to keep" column?

[Index.dat files]

Yes it is safe. I had the same problem since installing the IE8 beta und I unchecked the index.dat files to keep my login cookies. With the lastest release I checked them again and cookie handling now is as it should be.

 

Thanks for that. By the way, IE8 release version is available now. Advise that you uninstall beta first.

[Index.dat files]

Version 2.19.900

 

Is it now safe to tick/check Index.dat files?

 

In the past, this has been quoted as the reason wanted/saved cookies for usernames/log ins have been deleted.

 

Using IE8. Is the bug fixed now?

[V 2.18 & IE 8 Cookies problem]

You're welcome.

 

Yes, a fix and update is needed quickly.

[V 2.18 & IE 8 Cookies problem]

I have a list of cookies to keep for not log in on my favourites sites.

The version 2.17 worked perfectly with IE 7, but not with IE 8.

 

The version 2.18 does not work with IE 8,

and I am obliged to log in on every visit on my favourite sites,

but the cookies are saved on my computer ????

 

Excuse my english, i am a french user.

 

OS : XP PRO SP3

 

PS : Before this post, i have deleted all the cookies

and the saved list in CCleaner.

I save a new list of cookies for my favourites sites,

but it don't work and i am obliged to log in to every visit

on my favourites sites.

 

I need some help.

 

You need to untick/uncheck Index.dat files in Windows tab>Internet Explorer.

 

This has been reported elswhere in this forum.