[Incorrect fragmentation report]

I have noticed that lately, Piriform's Defraggler has been having issues reporting correct information with the state of the drive's fragmentation.

I have included a screenshot showing the issue.

P.S. I should not that I have already disabled VSS while defragmenting, but no change in the incorrect status.

Is there a fix for this yet?

[Defraggler and Windows UAC]

System OS:

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)

 

Software:

Defraggler 2.17.898 (64-bit)

 

Issue:

I am running CCleaner 4.11.4619 (64-bit) and when the program starts, there is no UAC for CCleaner,

but when I run Defraggler the UAC pops up.

What script does CCleaner use to bypass the Windows UAC so I can make a "No UAC" shortcut

for Defraggler too?

[More details for new users]

I think that new users would benefit from a more expansive description of what it is they are cleaning.

Perhaps Piriform could use my mock-up image as a suggestion.

P.S. CCleaner is already awesome, but maybe it can be even more!

 

or

[CCleaner PC Shutdown]

Hello again Alan_B

 

Again, thanks for the info, despite your condescending attitude.

Obviously people who write in for technical input are at different levels of computer knowledge. Only arrogance assumes otherwise – as by your tone.

 

Your belittling those who are trying to learn is not appreciated!

 

As far as Windows is concerned, if you had bothered to properly read my “original” post, you would see that I am running Windows XP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, so your remarks to Windows Home are irrelevant!

 

As far as your suggestion to run third-party software, that makes no sense.

What you’re suggesting is to work around the problem without addressing it.

“My hand hurts so I’ll use my other” is just sloppy computing.

 

Any real diagnostician will get to the heart of the problem and address it, not dance around it.

 

Thankfully I came across a blog with a Microsoft technician that fixed the issue, yes fixed!

 

In case you are so inclined to educate yourself of how, I suggest you learn about the Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Resource Kit

 

Best of luck with whatever it is you think you do!

[CCleaner PC Shutdown]

Thanks for the reply Alan_B

 

Why? Are the commands in an .exe altered from a .bat file?

I was under the impression that it remains the same, only that it becomes an executable.

 

I’ve been doing some reading and came across an article found at:

http://www.beyondlogic.org/solutions/shutdown/shutdown.htm

It states that the Windows Shutdown.exe may not actually turn off your ACPI compliant computer. If this is the case, I assume that CCleaner.exe /SHUTDOWN is expected to not work on most computer systems.

 

I'm just trying to find a way to run CCleaner and power down the pc without coming home 10 hours later and finding the PC still on.

 

Any suggestions?

[CCleaner PC Shutdown]

I’ve been using CCleaner for a few years now and think it’s great.

I only have one issue with the program that I can’t resolve.

If I create a batch program containing the following parameters:

 

start /wait ccleaner.exe /AUTO /SHUTDOWN

 

it doesn’t always shut down the computer.

First I thought this may be an issue with Windows, but this issue occurs on several of my computers from my 2 Dell desktops (WinXP) to my 2 Toshiba laptops (WinXP) and my HP laptop (Win7).

I’ve experimented with other types of batch programs including:

 

rem STARTS THE CCLEANER PROGRAM AND CLEANS SYSTEM

start /wait ccleaner.exe /AUTO

rem STOPS THE EXPLORER.EXE PROCESS

taskkill /IM explorer.exe /f

rem TERMINATES THE SESSION OF WINDOWS WITH FORCE SHUTDOWN

start shutdown.exe /s /f

 

This batch program also doesn’t shut down the computer because the process seems to halt right after CCleaner runs.

 

I’m wondering if my 2 programs I use to convert my .bat programs to .exe might be the culprit. They are: bat2exe and Quick Batch File Compiler

 

If not, can anyone suggest a fix for the above program parameters.

 

Thanks.

[Windows System Restore Points]

My Windows XP Pro SP3 recently faced a sever virus attack.

The virus and script that ran did considerable damage despite having

Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes installed.

After the attack, a fake Security Centre appeared and completely bypassed

and disabled both MSE and Malwarebytes.

In addition, it also deleted all the System Restore Points.

 

That is the reason I am writing.

 

Since anti-virus can't protect 100% of all systems all the time, can a software

be developed to save and export Windows System Restore Points to a USB

drive or to DVD?

That way when System Restore points have been compromised, the saved

copies can later be imported back into the Windows environment so the system

can once again be restored.

 

 

That's my idea.

[CCleaner Erases Windows Live Messenger Cache]

I think the Exclusion folder in Documents and Settings did the trick.

As far as maintaining the Contact's personal images, I'll have to wait until they repopulate to see if they are kept.

So far, the personalized colour schemes "are" kept.

 

Thanks for the great info.

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Have a look here, and if the sub folder names match up with the contacts which have been tampered with, try excluding this folder:

 

"C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts"

 

Open the CCleaner "Options\Exclude" window and drag the folder into it.

 

This is with XP, and you'll probably have to activate "View Hidden Files And Folders" to navigate to it.

 

Hope that helps, but post back if it doesn't.

 

 

EDIT: There's a more likely candidate to check out first, in the same folder:

 

"C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger"

 

I almost missed that obvious one as the "Live Contacts" folder caught my eye first.

[CCleaner Erases Windows Live Messenger Cache]

I have noticed that using CCleaner erases Windows Live Messenger avatars and also personalized background pictures and colour schemes.

I have un-checked the option to clean Windows Live Messenger in the CCleaner Applications tab and the issue remains.

I consulted Windows Live Support and because CCleaner is third-party software the issue is not covered, nor will they tell me which Windows folder contains the cache preferences.

 

Specifics to my system:

Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3)

Also happens in Windows 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1)

Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (build 14.0.8117.416)

 

I am hoping there is a workable solution to this issue.

Can someone at Piriform check this issue out?

 

Thanks in advance.

[CCleaner PC Shutdown]

I recently discovered that CCleaner no longer shuts down my PC.

This may be due to a recent Microsoft Windows Update that changed the interactions between certain installed

programs.

 

Normal method:

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1) I created a CCleaner.exe shortcut onto my desktop

2) In the shortcut Properties, I added the line: "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO /SHUTDOWN in the Target: field.

 

CCleaner starts to run as normal, but the PC won't close, only my MSE Antivirus closes.

 

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To resolve the issue, I created a very simple 2 second batch file.

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1) Open a new .txt document and paste the following into the document.

"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO /SHUTDOWN

"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO /SHUTDOWN

2) Save as CCleaner2 and close the document

3) Rename the document from CCleaner2.txt to CCleaner2.bat

DONE!

Now when CCleaner runs to clean and shut down the PC, it'll run twice.

I've tested this method and it always works!

 

 

 

I even created a CCleaner_Shutdown.exe with the same script.

[CCleaner GUI]

It occurs to me that as programs become more advanced, more basic features are being left out.

I'm speaking generally of course, but one simple feature missing in CCleaner would greatly help

newbie users understand what they are doing. I'm talking about a tooltip.

I think future versions of CCleaner should identify what options do what, ex.: Clipboard

If the user pauses over this option, a tooltip should indicate that the Clipboard keeps track of items that are copied for pasting.

This would allow users to make educated decisions on what they are doing without costly mistakes.

 

Secondly, I'm having difficulty wiping the Adobe Flash Player History. It may be an isolated incident, but CCleaner does not clean my XP's Flash Player History.

Another idea: CCleaner could also use an Auto-Detect Plug-in feature the same way that Webroot?s Window Washer does.

 

In any case regardless whether or not these ideas are used, CCleaner is a good utility!

Great job guys!

[CCleaner not cleaning on auto shutdown]

I created a desktop shortcut for Windows XP SP3.

"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO /SHUTDOWN

 

Is CCleaner supposed to clean only or clean AND fix registry issues as well?

It currently does not fix registry issues on auto shutdown.

[add cleaning programs]

I like how CCleaner wipes the "history" from programs like MS Paint, but there should be an interface to add programs to this list, i.e: Windows Movie Maker.

[CCleaner Windows 7 permission]

Also, you'll get a UAC prompt

 

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I tried adding the /auto /shutdown commands and configured the task manager

but it still doesnt work for me.

 

I'm trying to get ccleaner to run and shutdown the computer from a shortcut

(also without the uac prompt)

 

Is there anyone who can walk me through it to see where i went wrong?

also, why doesnt ccleaner have the options built in to allow without the windows uac?

[CCleaner Windows 7 permission]

In Windows XP I use the argument: "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO /SHUTDOWN

in a shortcut and CCleaner runs, then shuts XP down.

 

In Windows 7 I use the argument: C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe /run /tn CCleaner

in a shortcut and CCleaner loads, but doesn't autorun or shutdown Windows 7.

 

See: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11949...mpt-create.html

 

 

 

Any ideas to run like XP?