Major slowdown after using CCleaner.

[Bktlmp]

After using ccleaner, my computer has slowed down substancially. I did not clean my registries with it just yet, so I would not believe that to be the issue. The issues started after I reset my computer after letting the wipe run. I have already tried defragmenting my drive and scanned for malware (as suggested in other threads). If anyone has any advice that might be able it would be appreciated. I have attached snapshots of my settings in case that helps diagnose anything.

 

Symptoms:

 

-15min start up (each program takes forever to boot)

-Programs freezing every so often. (skype, firefox, steam)

-Flash and other browser plugins 'crashing' constantly.

-Slower performance in general.

 

Edit: I'm also running on Windows 7. If there are any other specs you might need I'll be happy to share.

[Alan_B]

What version of CCleaner are you using ?

What was the previous version you used and did that cause problems ?

 

Next to the bottom of the screen shot you have checked

Custom Files and Folders.

What did you have selected for removal by that option ?

[Bktlmp]

I'm using CCleaner V4.00.4054. Sorry, I forgot half the settings. I'll add it to the original post. Also I did not actually include anything in the custom files or folders.

[nodles]

Did you use Secure Deletion or Duplicate File Finder? Do you have SSD or HDD? You could use your PC for a few days + reboots and see if the slowness goes away "by itself".

[Bktlmp]

I do not believe I have the programs that have those options, unless I am not looking hard enough in CCleaner. I'm using a HDD. I've tried multiple reboots and each time it was just as slow as the other.

[nodles]

Secure Deletion / Wipe Free Space settings:

 

File Finder:

 

Drive Wiper:

[Bktlmp]

Ah, no I have it set for normal deletion, and I did not run a drive wipe, or use dupe finder.

[hazelnut]

The issues started after I reset my computer

 

Why did you reset your computer?

[Bktlmp]

I had restarted it as soon as the clean-up was finished because I wanted to see if it sped up my boot/startup time.

[Andavari]

I'm also running on Windows 7.

 

32-bit or 64-bit Win7?

[Alan_B]

Is it possible that the problem was caused by a very recent Microsoft security update that needs a Boot Iso image to undo the harm ?

[Bktlmp]

64-bit. I reset my computer a bit ago and it did a disc scan. I seem to have recovered a bit of speed, it's not back to 100% but it's a large improvement. I'm unsure why It did this just now as I've restarted my computer several times to see if it was a caching issue.

[Andavari]

Restarting can allow some problems to remain. Sometimes doing a cold boot, such as turning off the computer, and then unplugging it from the electrical outlet for at least 60 seconds and pressing the power on button while it's still unplugged can sometimes cure stuff.