Moderators Andavari Posted May 14, 2006 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2006 Guide: How to enable the CCleaner /AUTO parameter _________________________________________________ Note: The below information is now included in the CCleaner Beginner's Guide in section "Command-line Parameters" (thanks TwistedMetal). _________________________________________________ FAQ Q: What is the CCleaner /AUTO parameter? A: It allows CCleaner to automatically clean your pre-selected items that are within the large Cleaner button. Q: Why doesn't the CCleaner GUI appear when using the /AUTO parameter? A: The GUI doesn't appear because CCleaner runs hidden in the background to clean your pre-selected items. Q: Does this also automatically clean the Issues? A: No. Issues ("broken shortcuts, and registry cleaner") must be ran separately for obvious safety reasons. _________________________________________________ The CCleaner /AUTO parameter can be used in and with: Batch files (.bat). Shortcuts/links such as; making one on the desktop named CCleaner (Auto). Via the Windows Task Scheduler. From within CCleaner itself which will allow it to run at every system startup and/or logon. This is the parameter to use in shortcuts, batch files, or in Task Scheduler (including the quotes) (three examples included): "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO "%ProgramFiles%\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO "C:\Progra~1\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO To make it run at every system startup do the following: Run CCleaner. Click Options->Settings, then tick:Run CCleaner when the computer starts Done, you can now close CCleaner.Note: This will only clean the User Profile it was enabled on. To automatically clean All User Profiles on Windows XP (when each individual user logs onto their user profile): Navigate to:C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Right click and create a New Shortcut and input one of the three example parameters listed above. _________________________________________________ Since the question comes up every now and then how to make CCleaner run on shutdown I've created a batch file that allows this to happen. Note: The batch file to my knowledge will only work with Microsoft Windows XP, it wasn't tested on any other version of Windows however you can probably easily adapt/edit it to work with other Windows versions. The download is CCleaner_Auto_Shutdown.zip and is available for download in the link listed below. The file was scanned for any virus infection before being uploaded to the CCleaner forums using Avira AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic, and ClamWin Free Antivirus. Download: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krit86lr Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 This needs to be pinned or added to the Beginners' Guide. Like I said before, the Beginner's Guide really needs to be updated. Windows Pro Media 8.1 x64 | 8GB Ram | 500G HDD 7200 RPM | All that I know about my graphics is that it's Intel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphirer Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 This needs to be pinned or added to the Beginners' Guide. Like I said before, the Beginner's Guide really needs to be updated. It's nearly a year old now. Some of it's outdated =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 could this be updated and pinned? i didnt even know it existed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted December 8, 2006 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2006 i didnt even know it existed! Andavari has all sorts of things in his sig which are really helpful. 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...
Moderators TwistedMetal Posted December 8, 2006 Moderators Share Posted December 8, 2006 I didn't even know this existed. I will see what I can do. Your Friendly Neighborhood Piriform Forum Moderator Quick Links: CCleaner Products | CCleaner Documentation | Knowledge Center | Downloads | Lost License Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archipeleg Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I didn't even know this existed. I will see what I can do. need to be pinned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Yes, STILL! Can't a MOD pin it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted December 26, 2006 Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2006 Yes, STILL! Can't a MOD pin it? Look at the first post in this thread and the note from Twisted Metal. 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...
TheFiresInTheSky Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Look at the first post in this thread and the note from Twisted Metal. Ah, thanks! Never knew that was in there! I guess I should read through the beginners guide again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted December 26, 2006 Author Moderators Share Posted December 26, 2006 I updated the Note in the first post to reveal where the info is included in the Beginner's Guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sathyan Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks for the post and i found it very informative. --- sathyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted February 14, 2009 Author Moderators Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thanks for the post and i found it very informative. This thread is outdated! Please see instead: * http://docs.piriform.com/ * http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=16551 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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