I can't seem to find any description of what the applications tab does. Does it uninstall the selected software? Or just clean up files associated with it? It listed a lot of applications that I use, I don't know why it would want to uninstall Photoshop or Open Office for example. Can someone clear this up for me? (and perhaps add it to the documentation?)
Hi Nancy,
Welcome to the forums !!!
The Applications tab is to show what Applications CCleaner has identified. If it is checked it will be cleaned, unchecked no cleaning. See the Cleaner section in the Guide. Consider the tabs one long list, they are all cleaned at the same time.
http://www.ccleanerbeginnersguide.com/
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Start here with this link and follow its advice.
http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=105208
Also see this link about the Registry and newbies.
http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=&...ost&p=96510
Best wishes, davey
And to confirm the applications will not be uninstalled, just the temp files associated with them removed. I have everything ticked except Saved Form Imformation in Firefox (I can't remember why, probably this removes saved passwords or some similar setting).
I can't seem to find any description of what the applications tab does. Does it uninstall the selected software?
Your specific question has been answered.
In case you are interested CCleaner has the ability to uninstall selected software, BUT
First you select "Tools" button (below CCleaner and Registry) and then the Uninstal Button, and then select the software to be uninstalled.
Regards
Alan.