![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In this series, we call out current holidays and give you the chance to earn the monthly SpiceQuest badge! SpiceQuest September (2023) - Of Pirates and Parties Spiceworks Originals.I actually keep CCleaner Free on a USB, but it's kept in a folder along with a couple other pieces of software that aren't permitted in a commercial setting, just as an additional reminder. In all fairness, any use of it in a business setting, even just testing for effectiveness, is technically against the license. I doubt this was meant in a passive-aggressive manner, but rather the fact that sometimes people forget/aren't aware that some of the freeware we commonly use isn't actually allowed to be used in a business setting. I'm not quite sure what you mean by your first sentence. Maybe he had run into problems with it in the past. Mind you it was kind of my fault for not going through the list before I hit clean up.This could be why your manager questioned why you were even downloading it. I had it clear out some settings files for a special piece of software we use. At work though I tent to avoid it because I have run into issues. Just simply stating some facts surrounding your original question. I definitely was not trying to make a jab or anything. This could be why a large corporation doesn't want it on the network. I was simply stating that using the free version in a corporate environment violates licensing agreements. I am sorry if I came across as passive-aggressive, that was not my intention. I have obviously downloaded it to see how it is on this computer and yes, if I wanted to keep using it, I would have contacted someone about buying the product. **This pertains to the FREE version only obviouslyĮnvironment can refer to using the Free version on multiple machines. You may NOT use the Product in corporate or commercial environments. Old habits die hard.Įvery company had different policies but according to the CCleaner license agreement: I like to try new things and I am pretty sure I didn't violate our policies in any way. ![]() It was definitely because it wasn't the standard procedure they would have told me. Getting the job done best and fastest or doing the job to process standards. You may want to find out why there was the "overreaction " from your management so you know what is more important. Maybe it is as simple as a certification process that requires that everything be a documented process. Are you in a highly regulated industry that requires this testing. It sounds like adherence to policy and approved ways is more important. It sounds like you work for a company that has a structured software approval process. When you work in a large org you have to play be their rules and you should've asked what cleanup tools were approved for use or if you felt really strongly about CCleaner you could've asked how to get a tool approved for use. The issue is that you downloaded it without getting approval. 09:27:19 Personal firewall An attempt to add the root certificate to all known browsers on your computer failed.I don't think you're asking the right question here I'm sure some people will think CCleaner is awesome and others don't want it anywhere on their network. I've also been getting this since 15th December but don't know how to deal with it. 17:13:16 Real-time file system protection file C:\Users\Nigel Dalton\Downloads\spsetup129.exe Win32/ potentially unsafe application cleaned by deleting NigelDalton-PC\Nigel Dalton Event occurred during an attempt to access the file by the application: C:\Windows\explorer.exe (84123A3DECDAA217E3588A1DE59FE6CEE1998004). Time Scanner Object type Object Threat Action User Information Hash First seen here I ran another scan with ESET and nothing came back - here's one of the threats reported. " One was an earlier version of CCleaner (ccsetup502) and the other was something that began spsetup.exe " I still have a concern about the fact that ESET only cleaned one out of the two reported threats that it found however. That way you can be sure to avoid most of the unwanted additional software which most download website will include at their leisure. In addition, if I may suggest, only download directly from the originating website (i.e. Should you wish to inquire further, you could try their forum or just check with Piriform directly. The other versions (as far as I know) included toolbars, This has been discussed in this forum previously on occasion. The "slim" version was the bare bones item (no toolbars). They used to have a "builds" page where you could choose the version of CCleaner. rather I am a user of ESET and an ex-user of CCleaner. I am not a representative of Piriform who owns CCleaner. ![]()
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