To all those whining/complaining about in-software ads/popups/silent updates...

CCleaner for Windows
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1. Stop using the Free version and purchase the Pro when on sale. (Free is NOT what it was anymore after Avast takeover)

2. Start using a firewall (should be basic standard for any PC user) and block:

analytics.ff.avast.com

CCUpdate.exe (probably not needed after 5.50 update)

To be really specific, I have blocked everything except:

151.101.54.202 (Check for updates)

3. Set Updates to 'manual' and uncheck everything in Privacy. (Needs 5.50 update)

4. Use a *cough*alternate*cough* version

5. Uninstall and use another similar software

I get no ads, popups, or forced updates. Most of the users complaining here are either on the Free version and/or don't use any firewall whatsoever.

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10 hours ago, Morisato said: 
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		and/or don't use any firewall whatsoever.
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Windows includes a built in firewall, and will bark if it's disabled.:P

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On 11/30/2018 at 17:27, Andavari said: 
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		Windows includes a built in firewall, and will bark if it's disabled.<img alt=":P" data-emoticon="" height="20" src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/default_tongue.png" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" title=":P" width="20"></p>
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By bark, you mean the Action Center? Think there was a way to disable its complaining if you don't use any AV/Firewall.