TGeorge Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 When I run registry for the first time (once a week), I'm always notified of an "Unused Extension - {". Why does this continue to pop up? Is there any way to determine what program or what is causing this? It doesn't seem to be an issue, just an annoyance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You can right click on it and add it to the exclusion list so it doesn't return Unfortunately I don't know how to determine which program is recreating the entry. winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Why does this continue to pop up Because CCleaner's unused file type detection is badly broken and shouldn't be trusted. I've already mentioned it, complained about it, posted a video demonstrating this bug but still no response from the coders. The simple solution is to either use an earlier version or CCleaner or untick unknown file type detection until a fix has been issued. Richard S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki605 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 That's what I did - untick unknown file type detection. No problems since. Win10 Pro x64 Desktop (Speccy) - Win10 Pro x64 Laptop (Speccy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 24, 2011 Moderators Share Posted July 24, 2011 Because CCleaner's unused file type detection is badly broken and shouldn't be trusted. That's why I use an older version I trust. Unfortunately our complaints about it are falling on deaf ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroozer Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Periodically I fix (delete) several unused file extensions. So far no trubbs. In fact, over the years I've had no problems deleting any registry items flagged by CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted July 25, 2011 Moderators Share Posted July 25, 2011 there should be zero reason to be doing registry integrity so often. Also I hope in doing so you practice safety (see my signature) 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...
TGeorge Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 That's why I use an older version I trust. Unfortunately our complaints about it are falling on deaf ears! What older version do you find you trust? What's involved to going back to an older version if I'm on the current one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filgrah Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 When I run registry for the first time (once a week), I'm always notified of an "Unused Extension - {". Why does this continue to pop up? Is there any way to determine what program or what is causing this? It doesn't seem to be an issue, just an annoyance. Do have more than one account on your pc? I found that cleaning on one account does not clean what is under another account, so do the clean and then switch accounts and do the clean again and see if the entry is still appearing. there should be zero reason to be doing registry integrity so often. Also I hope in doing so you practice safety (see my signature) I do, I always use a condom when doing a clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolfe_98 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'm always notified of an "Unused Extension.. Why does this continue to pop up? it is nothing to worry about.. you will see that after clicking on any files on your computer.. that is where they come from.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 17, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2011 What older version do you find you trust? What's involved to going back to an older version if I'm on the current one? 3.03.1366 available on Filehippo here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/9167/ Probably a clean install is necessary to go back due to new versions changes, etc., i.e.; 1. Uninstall. 2. Restart Windows. 3. Install. it is nothing to worry about.. you will see that after clicking on any files on your computer.. that is where they come from.. This has already been discussed to death with the file extensions newer versions of CCleaner finds, sorry I just don't trust the registry cleaner part anymore. I've used tons of registry cleaners over the years and it's very troubling when even very aggressive ones don't find the file extensions that CCleaner does and I'm only referring to currently registered and working extensions for the software installed on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liestc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) When I run registry for the first time (once a week), I'm always notified of an "Unused Extension - {". Why does this continue to pop up? Is there any way to determine what program or what is causing this? It doesn't seem to be an issue, just an annoyance. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spam links removed member banned Edited August 24, 2011 by Nergal Spam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroozer Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It's currently unused and unneeded. If CC fixes (deletes) it, the extension may reappear on the list cos CC can't see into the future. You can check the file extension at FileInfo. You can also tell CC to ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_B Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Moderation: The user was banned for putting in spam links and the post was removed. Unfortunate. If you want advice please use "Start New Topic" at lower right corner. Your problem seems totally unrelated to this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMalik Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 When I run registry for the first time (once a week), I'm always notified of an "Unused Extension - {". Why does this continue to pop up? Is there any way to determine what program or what is causing this? It doesn't seem to be an issue, just an annoyance. Try Acelogix Registry TuneUp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted November 7, 2011 Moderators Share Posted November 7, 2011 Let's not keep resurrecting old threads. Thanks. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Why is this thread pinned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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