Moderators Nergal Posted August 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2014 While I appreciate, neverbloom, your contributions, many of them are far too aggressive for the public template. Especially, prefetch, software distribution folder and the wholesale cleaning of Advanced Backup Files. On the first two I've spoken many times of the subject throughout this thread. As for the ABF entriy, more specific entries are much more appropriate for ccleaner; and warnings really ought to be used sparingly. I feel that we, as the gatekeepers of many additions to ccleaner, need to remember that many users just click through warnings. ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverbloom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back_track Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I know its kind of aggressive maybe can add some of these options to the public template and i keep a "private version" for forensics targets and add that version to my signature for more advanced cleanings(: but ther are never come into the normal winapp2.ini I collect so entries from this forum threat^^ and collect a bad list...... https://www.dropbox.com/s/tu0yc4dt10hy6ds/Winsys2.ini?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverbloom Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted August 31, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 31, 2014 I also maintain a separate winsys2 but it's all entries from the template in this thread ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted September 1, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2014 Readers may notice some dropped parts of the above conversation, the user involved was removed from the community for forum abuse ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back_track Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Readers may notice some dropped parts of the above conversation, the user involved was removed from the community for forum abuse damn I have lost it .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconman01 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 New Entry: [Western Digital Firmware Updater Log*] [Western Digital Firmware Updater Log*] LangSecRef=3024 DetectFile=%CommonAppData%\Western Digital Default=False FileKey1=%CommonAppData%\Western Digital\Logs\WD Firmware Updater\|*.*|REMOVESELF Windows 10 x64 Pro on ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme motherboard, i7-6700k CPU,H220 X2 Liquid Cooler, 64 gbyte RipJaws DDR4 3200 RAM, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 500 gbyte SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 512 gbyte SSD, EVGA RTX 3060 Titan graphics card (Home Built System); Windows 11x64 Pro on 512 gigabyte Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Laptop/tablet and Dell XPS 8940 PC and Dell XPS 16 9640 Laptop. ASUS RT-AC88U router, 14 tbyte WD My Cloud PR2100 NAS Server, 200 Mbps cable Internet, MS Edge Chromium, MS Office 2021 (Local), Casper 11, DisplayFusion (3 Flat Panel Displays per system): Latest Bitdefender Internet Security, Quicken, Weather Watcher Live, ThumbsPlus 10, Sticky Password 8, WD Smartware, CyberLink PowerDVD23, MSI AfterBurner, Rainmeter, 8GadgetPack, and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norel Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I had a Winapp2.ini with just one entry that added a new key for cleaning thumbs.db in Windows XP. I accidentally deleted it and can't recover it for some reason. I download the full Winapp2.ini file from the Winapp2.com site but it doesn't add a special key in XP like my old one did. I can't even remember how I ended up with it in the first place and have no idea how to make a new file. Does anyone happen to know how I can get it back, it was sure a handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norel Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I finally remember where I got my previous file, I made it using the instructions at the beginning of this thread. I tried to make a new one but I've hit a snag. Here's what I've got: [Thumbnails]LangSecRef=3025DetectPath=%HomeDrive%Default=False This creates a new key in Applications Tab>Windows but I can't figure out how to point it to the Thumbs.db files. I tried DetectFile=%HomeDrive%\Thumbs.db but then the new key doesn't show up in CC. Can somone see what I need to do to make it work? Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 [Thumbnails]LangSecRef=3025DetectFile=%HomeDrive%Default=False FileKey1=%HomeDrive%\|Thumbs.db winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norel Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hey Winnapp, the key did show up but it didn't delete any files. Nothing in the analysis window on analyze. Ideally I'd like to get it to find every Thumbs.db file on C drive but I'm not sure it can be done. I think the last time I did it I pointed it to a specific derectory but I can't really remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted September 6, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 6, 2014 [Thumbnails] LangSecRef=3025 DetectFile=%HomeDrive% Default=False FileKey1=%HomeDrive%\|Thumbs.db Needs a recurse ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norel Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Oh yeah, that's the stuff. It's even better now than it was before. Nice work, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted September 7, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ideally I'd like to get it to find every Thumbs.db file Don't forget you can turn off the creation of thumbnails in Windows. I'm just surprised malware authors haven't used that as a means of causing infections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hav0c Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Some new/misplaced language entries. [GoodSync*] Section=Language Files Detect=HKLM\SOFTWARE\Siber Systems\GoodSync Default=False Warning=This will delete all language files excluding the Default language. Filekey1=%ProgramFiles%\Siber Systems\GoodSync|*.rfi ExcludeKey1=FILE|%ProgramFiles%\Siber Systems\GoodSync\default.rfi [Revo Uninstaller Pro] Section=Language Files Detect=HKCU\Software\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller Pro Default=False Warning=This will delete all language files excluding English. Filekey1=%ProgramFiles%\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller Pro\lang|*.ini ExcludeKey1=FILE|%ProgramFiles%\VS Revo Group\Revo Uninstaller Pro\lang\english.ini [WinMerge*] Section=Language Files Detect=HKCU\Software\Thingamahoochie\WinMerge Default=False Warning=This will delete all languages files excluding the Default language. FileKey1=%ProgramFiles%\WinMerge\Languages|*.*|REMOVESELF *Rename*fixed FileKey path [DAEMON Tools Lite*] Section=Language Files Detect=HKCU\Software\Disc Soft Default=False Warning=This will delete all language files excluding English. FileKey1=%ProgramFiles%\DAEMON Tools Lite\Lang|*.* ExcludeKey1=FILE|%ProgramFiles%\DAEMON Tools Lite\Lang\ENU.dll Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKNROLL Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 These are some of the entries that Neverbloom had before he was removed off the forums. I thought that these were ok to add. They are only log files. I didn't edit any of these, so some of them might need name changes or warning messages changed. ADD: [Downloaded Program Files*] <----- Questioning this one.LangSecRef=3025Default=FalseDetectFile=%WINDIR%\Downloaded Program Files\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\Downloaded Program Files\|*.*|REMOVESELF [Task Scheduler Job Files*]LangSecRef=3025Default=FalseDetectFile=%WINDIR%\Tasks\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\Tasks\|*.JOB|RECURSE [Microsoft Event Trace Log Files*]LangSecRef=3025Default=FalseWarning=Log files created by Microsoft Tracelog, a program that creates logs using the events from the kernel in Microsoft operating systems.DetectFile1=%WINDIR%\System32\WDI\DetectFile2=%WINDIR%\System32\Performance\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\System32\WDI\|*.ETL*|RECURSEFileKey2=%WINDIR%\System32\Performance\|*.ETL*|RECURSE [service Control Manager Trace*] <------ These are just log filesLangSecRef=3025Default=FalseWarning=The service control manager (SCM) is started at system boot. It is a remote procedure call (RPC) server.DetectFile=%WINDIR%\system32\LogFiles\Scm\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\system32\LogFiles\Scm\|SCM.EVM*|RECURSE [Container.dat Files*] <----- Also questioning this one.LangSecRef=3022Default=FalseFileKey1=%USERPROFILE%\AppData\|Container.dat|RECURSE [Windows Event Viewer Log Files*]LangSecRef=3025Default=FalseWarning=Event logs are special files that record significant events on your computer, such as when a user logs on to the computer or when a program encounters an error.DetectFile=%WINDIR%\System32\winevt\Logs\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\System32\winevt\Logs\|*.EVT*[Windows Setup Log Files*]LangSecRef=3025Default=FalseWarning=Delete the leftovers from Windows installations and upgrades.DetectFile=%WINDIR%\PANTHER\FileKey1=%WINDIR%\PANTHER\|*.*|RECURSEFileKey2=%WINDIR%\INF\|setupapi.dev.logFileKey3=%WINDIR%\INF\|setupapi.app.logFileKey4=%WINDIR%\Performance\Winsat\|winsat.log [Flash Local Shared Object Files*] <------ These are just flash cookies. The same cookies Flash Player deletes when you use the delete cookies setting.Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseWarning=Also known as "Flash cookies".FileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.SOL|RECURSE [Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseFileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.LOG|RECURSE [Registry Transaction Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseWarning=Log files created by the Common Log File System (CLFS), a Microsoft Windows component used for creating transaction logs.FileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.REGTRANS-MS|RECURSEFileKey2=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.BLF|RECURSE[Gather Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseWarning=Log files created after each file indexing process.FileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.GTHR|RECURSE [Windows Binary Performance Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseWarning=Log files created by Windows performance tracking tools.FileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.BLG|RECURSE [Exchange Reserve Transaction Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseWarning=Transaction log files created by Microsoft Exchange.FileKey1=%WINDIR%\|*.JRS|RECURSE [Windows Registry Hive Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseFileKey1=%WINDIR%\|*.LOG1|RECURSEFileKey1=%WINDIR%\|*.LOG2|RECURSE [Error Log Files*]Section=File ExtensionsDefault=FalseFileKey1=%SYSTEMDRIVE%\|*.ERR|RECURSE EDIT: [Windows CBS Logs*]LangSecRef=3025Detect=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\WindowsFileKey1=%WinDir%\Logs\CBS|cbs.log;*.cabFileKey2=%WINDIR%\logs\CBS\|CbsPersist_*.cab Added FileKey 2 [Windows Log Files More*]LangSecRef=3025Detect=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WindowsFileKey1=%WinDir%\inf|setupapi.offline.logFileKey2=%WinDir%\Panther|cbs.log;DDACLSys.log;miglog.xml;Migrep.htmlFileKey3=%WinDir%\winsxs|poqexec.logFileKey4=%WinDir%\debug\WIA|*.logFileKey5=%WinDir%|SIGVERIF.TXTFileKey6=%WinDir%\System32\sysprep\Panther\IE|diagerr.xml;diagwrn.xmlFileKey7=%WinDir%\Panther|PostGatherPnPList.log;PreGatherPnPList.logFileKey8=%WinDir%\Panther\UnattendGC|diagerr.xml;diagwrn.xmlFileKey9=%WINDIR%\INF\|setupapi.app.log;setupapi.dev.logFileKey10=%WINDIR%\Performance\Winsat\|winsat.log Added FileKeys 9 and 10 I am a maintainer for Winapp2. I also have a open-source group on Steam. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/opencommunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I saw his sig and checked them out myself, I lost track of checking which of his entries were already included / in ccleaner, thanks winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I saw his sig and checked them out myself, I lost track of checking which of his entries were already included / in ccleaner, thanks And which shouldn't be. And which had been discussed endlessly already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGalloway Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I searched my C: drive for folders that were named *backup*, *temp*, *tmp*, edited the files to also include the best guess for the registry key to check for existence, then removed the folders I tohiuhgt were unsafe. Would be nice if someone would check the files in the folders listed and write necessary Warnings to the new rules... Due to the lines in the 3 files - I have just attached them.... backup.txt temp.txt tmp.txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 And which shouldn't be. And which had been discussed endlessly already. OP explicitly mentions Software Distribution as never being added, but I formatted it incorrectly and it's inside the other spoiler tag. I'll have to fix that winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGalloway Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I also made a list of the folders under %appdata% that were empty. After the deletions were done I could not use Internet Explorer - so I am not sure which would be safe to remove. Anyway here is the list attached.... a.txt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 After the deletions were done I could not use Internet Explorer Nothing of value lost then? winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted September 9, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2014 After the deletions were done I could not use Internet Explorer Did your system Internet security increase by 500 trillion percent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconman01 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 AVG PC TuneUp 2015 has been released. I do hope that you include the code at the link below in the next update of Winapp2.ini. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=32310&p=252610 Windows 10 x64 Pro on ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme motherboard, i7-6700k CPU,H220 X2 Liquid Cooler, 64 gbyte RipJaws DDR4 3200 RAM, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 500 gbyte SSD + Samsung 850 Pro 512 gbyte SSD, EVGA RTX 3060 Titan graphics card (Home Built System); Windows 11x64 Pro on 512 gigabyte Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Laptop/tablet and Dell XPS 8940 PC and Dell XPS 16 9640 Laptop. ASUS RT-AC88U router, 14 tbyte WD My Cloud PR2100 NAS Server, 200 Mbps cable Internet, MS Edge Chromium, MS Office 2021 (Local), Casper 11, DisplayFusion (3 Flat Panel Displays per system): Latest Bitdefender Internet Security, Quicken, Weather Watcher Live, ThumbsPlus 10, Sticky Password 8, WD Smartware, CyberLink PowerDVD23, MSI AfterBurner, Rainmeter, 8GadgetPack, and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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