CCleaner web site it states that CCleaner is "Free". On the CNET web site it states it is "Free" Everyone one says that CCleaner is free.
CCleaner web site even mentions that people can donate $$$ using Pay Pal.
However, I down loaded CCleaner and installed it this date. I did a scan and then I got a message that something to the effect that in order for CCleaner to correct the supposedly numerous errors on my computer the software had to be registered. I filled in all required info and what should pop up but a window demanding $29.95 for this Free software.
No doubt that the software is worth $29.95 but think thier sales tactics is terrible. Most software vendors are up front in that they give their customers a choice of a free trial period or to buy it and state the price. One doesn't even get a trial period with thier software.
If CCleaner is such great software, they shouldn't have to use trickery to sell it.
So, what part of earthquake ravaged China did you download that obviously hacked version of CCleaner from?
Do yourself a big favor and download your essentials from FileHippo. Paul McCartney - "He's a clean man."
I've heard of people getting scammed into paying for the free Firefox browser. You gotta wonder how on earth they found such bogus ads. Where could ads like that exist without being seriously questioned after 24 hours?
Here's a hint...Stop surfing pr0n!
Please don't take any of this as an insult. My head just wants to a-splode when I hear of scams like this.
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By the way, there are legitimate adware cleaners out there that do the exact same thing that you claim CCleaner is asking for. Beware, when something says "Free download" that's exactly what it is and that's exactly what is free...the download...not the programs' service.