Hey guys,
I would just like to say that i have been using CCleaner for a very long time and I absolutely love it!
So I was wondering what exactly CCleaner pro does better then CCleaner free. I know you get support on the site, but what else is there, does it clean better or something?
Thanks a bunch guys
Nothing whatsoever. The "Pro" just includes support from Piriform.
Awesome! Thanks a bunch TheWebAtom! Good to know Piriform is keeping CCleaner free and not falling into that pay per year thing that what seems like all software companies are doing nowadays
Although when I update CCleaner, it says only pro updates automatically :/ are you sure it's only the support thing?
Must be a new addition to the pro version. That's the only difference though, the actual functionality of the program is the same as far as I am aware.
Yes, the CC download page states that the Pro and Business versions auto-update. So not quite the same as the Free version.
they auto update, instead of going to the site to download, this is the one a only current difference
I just use file hipo free update checker or cent's update checker it tells me when i update for freethey auto update, instead of going to the site to download, this is the one a only current difference
Cooper, that's a valid move for the free version, but we're talking about the supported Pay (or "pro") version, for which there is a direct download update and the ability to speak directly (or at least via E-mail/support-ticket) with the development team. . . as opposed to listening to me prattle on for multiple posts before any real resolution is achieved
Cooper, that's a valid move for the free version, but we're talking about the supported Pay (or "pro") version, for which there is a direct download update and the ability to speak directly (or at least via E-mail/support-ticket) with the development team. . . as opposed to listening to me prattle on for multiple posts before any real resolution is achieved
There should be more added to pro verison dont take away from free one because its always been freeware... but really average person does not need the auto updates or tech support just my opinon you can easily check internet for fixes or use update program.
but really average person does not need the auto updates or tech support just my opinon you can easily check internet for fixes or use update program.
What the really average person needs is not relevant because that person does not pay for Pro support.
Pro version is not that much different than the free version waste of money if you ask me. Auto updates, Customer Support .The free version still lets you know when a new version is available while start up, and takes you to the site to download and install the latest version so not much of a big deal in that regards, plus you can check yourself on a daily basis if you wanted to. Customer support is helpful to those that are new to the program, but for people who used it for years and knows the program it's not really needed either. If your debating on customer support and auto updates well it's a waste in that regard as the free version will still let you know when a new version is available and that yours is out of date. Customer support is not needed as the program is pretty much straight forward and easy to use, but for the everyday average user than i would say stick to the free version you will simply save money for the same bits really.
For your information on the Piriform site there is no Professional version there is however Network Professional.
Something you may wish to think about is that the sales of the Pro version help keep the free version free.
With the Pro version you are also able to clean all users profiles on your machine.
For your information on the Piriform site there is no Professional version there is however Network Professional.
is this not the Professional version shown here?
@ NXS
When I replied to your post earlier you had not at that time copy and pasted all that info from the Piriform site.
There was no need to do that really was there?
All the info you need is in the link mta has provided above.
I suggest deleting all after the first paragraph in post #11 by NXS.
Too many links, .pngs, & other stuff.
Plus its redundant.
Plus it is incorrect (edit: that there is no pro version).
No offense meant, NXS.
I suggest deleting all after the first paragraph in post #11 by NXS.
Too many links, .pngs, & other stuff.
Plus its redundant.
Plus it is incorrect (edit: that there is no pro version).
No offense meant, NXS.
Info removed now.
My apologies for dredging up an old post, but my question seems applicable.
Many of my colleagues are unhappy that CCleaner free attempts to foist unwanted add-ons on our systems if users do not select the custom install option. I personally don't have a problem with that AS LONG AS users have the option to opt-out - and CCleaner provides that opportunity (without having to wait for the Slim version).
I understand and accept that developers need to feed and shelter their families too so if I have to uncheck a couple options to prevent unwanted stuff foisted on my system in order to get a "quality" program like CCleaner for FREE, then I have no problem overlooking the minor inconvenience. And besides, EVERYONE should ALWAYS select the custom install option whenever installing ANY program, not just CCleaner as some add-ons by some unscrupulous and/or greedy people are malicious.
Anyway - my question is this: Does CCleaner Pro attempt to foist any extra add-ons on to our systems? Or is that one more area where the Free and Pro versions differ?
Many of my colleagues are unhappy that CCleaner free attempts to foist unwanted add-ons on our systems if users do not select the custom install option.
Can you give examples of the unwanted add-ons?
Or are you referring to having to untick the Chrome browser or the Google toolbar offer when they are presented?
The offers, although unwanted by some, are plain to see during a normal (not custom) install and these offers have been there for quite a long time now.
Just another example of why you should take note of what is happening when you install any software not just CCleaner.
No additional software (google bundle) comes with the PRO version's installer
Besides CCleaner Pro giving the handy Auto Updater -not having to go to the site to download and install the latest versions- to me what makes the big difference is that the Pro version now cleans automatically after you close your browser. (If you choose the option it do that.)
This was a feature I had suggested to Piriform already quite some time ago.
I used to have Window Washer from Webroot which also could be set to automatically clean the browser after closing:
"Window Washer 2011"
But with Windows 7 it did not work anymore -they discontinued support for it- and now it's bundled with Webroot's Security software:
Since I don't use Webroot's security software I missed the automatic cleaning of the browser by Window Washer. That's when I suggested to Pirifom they implement this handy feature on CCleaner. They responded it was a good idea, and had put it on the "things to do" list.
I'm glad to discovered they did implement it in the Professional version of CCleaner.