Guest Dapper Dan Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER component and nothing else. I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? Dan
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. Zee "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this > utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the > experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER > component and nothing else. > > I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting > tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? > > Dan >
Guest Dapper Dan Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner Thanks Zee "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. > > The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. > > Zee > > > > > > "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message > news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the >> experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER >> component and nothing else. >> >> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting >> tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? >> >> Dan >> > >
Guest Heirloom Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any problem with CC or what it does. I like it. Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off tonight "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Thanks Zee > > "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. >> >> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >> >> Zee >> >> >> >> >> >> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the >>> experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER >>> component and nothing else. >>> >>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>> utility safer? >>> >>> Dan >>> >> >> > >
Guest Dapper Dan Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner Thanks 'loom. I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things temp; at least I thought I had. I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the utility I can use. Could be very interesting! Dan "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, > however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for specific > cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual cleaning when I > wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton after dumping the app. > As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, especially, if left to its' > own devices. I would never allow any 'auto' cleaning, I heavily > scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make a backup of anything removed. > As a result, I have never had any problem with CC or what it does. I like > it. > Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off tonight > > "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message > news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Thanks Zee >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. >>> >>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of >>>> the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the >>>> CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>> >>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>> utility safer? >>>> >>>> Dan >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner Dan, Just adding on: After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because CCleaner will keep the ones you want. Zee "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Thanks 'loom. > > I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things > temp; at least I thought I had. > > I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and > deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component of > CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of junk. I > didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but I'm curious > for the future because I thought I was clearing all the junk in my weekly > maintenance schedule. > > I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the > utility I can use. Could be very interesting! > > Dan > "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message > news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton after >> dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, especially, >> if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any 'auto' cleaning, I >> heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make a backup of anything >> removed. As a result, I have never had any problem with CC or what it >> does. I like it. >> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off tonight >> >> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Thanks Zee >>> >>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. >>>> >>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>> >>>> Zee >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>>>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of >>>>> the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the >>>>> CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>> >>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>>> utility safer? >>>>> >>>>> Dan >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Something I missed that is a must on WinME: ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up System Restore! Zee "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Dan, > > Just adding on: > > After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". > > You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). > > You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". > > After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because CCleaner > will keep the ones you want. > > Zee > > > > > > "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message > news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Thanks 'loom. >> >> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things >> temp; at least I thought I had. >> >> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component of >> CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of junk. I >> didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but I'm >> curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the junk in >> my weekly maintenance schedule. >> >> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the >> utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >> >> Dan >> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton after >>> dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any 'auto' >>> cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make a backup >>> of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any problem with CC >>> or what it does. I like it. >>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>> tonight >>> >>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Thanks Zee >>>> >>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry cleaners. >>>>> >>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>> >>>>> Zee >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>>>>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of >>>>>> the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the >>>>>> CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>>>> utility safer? >>>>>> >>>>>> Dan >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >
Guest Heirloom Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got it in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies index.dat file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep the Cookie index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp Internet, etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard :-). Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me know!!! "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Something I missed that is a must on WinME: > > ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up > System Restore! > > Zee > > > "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Dan, >> >> Just adding on: >> >> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >> >> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >> >> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >> >> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because CCleaner >> will keep the ones you want. >> >> Zee >> >> >> >> >> >> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>> Thanks 'loom. >>> >>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things >>> temp; at least I thought I had. >>> >>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component >>> of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of >>> junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but >>> I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the junk >>> in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>> >>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the >>> utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>> >>> Dan >>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make a >>>> backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any problem >>>> with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>> tonight >>>> >>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>> >>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>> >>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>> >>>>>> Zee >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>>>>>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of >>>>>>> the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the >>>>>>> CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>>>>> utility safer? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > >
Guest Dapper Dan Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Thanks Zee & 'Loom Actually I did reboot, not because I knew I had to, but rather because I usually do my maintenance in a "tricked" CLEAN BOOT environment (mvp Gary S Terhune recommendation way back in the days of 98SE). Hmm, I'm just thinking, I went in there again this morning and saved whatever cookies I thought I needed and then reinserted the checkmark in COOKIES and ran it one more time but this time I did not reboot. If there's a chance that it messes up SR, should I flush it and start anew? Thanks for the support Gentlemen, it is certainly appreciated. Dan "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got it > in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies > mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies > unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the > /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them > unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to > certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies index.dat > file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep the Cookie > index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp Internet, > etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard :-). > Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me > know!!! > > > "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >> >> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up >> System Restore! >> >> Zee >> >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Dan, >>> >>> Just adding on: >>> >>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>> >>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>> >>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>> >>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>> >>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things >>>> temp; at least I thought I had. >>>> >>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component >>>> of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of >>>> junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but >>>> I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the >>>> junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>> >>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the >>>> utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>> >>>> Dan >>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make >>>>> a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any >>>>> problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>> tonight >>>>> >>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>> >>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall >>>>>>>> one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use >>>>>>>> only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>>>>>> utility safer? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > >
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT I have had no problems with deleting the (in)famous index.dat file and keeping the cookies I want to. And if you enjoy your privacy deleting "index.dat" is a must. But, then... maybe it's me being paranoid..?? :) Zee "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got it > in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies > mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies > unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the > /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them > unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to > certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies index.dat > file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep the Cookie > index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp Internet, > etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard :-). > Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me > know!!! > > > "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >> >> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up >> System Restore! >> >> Zee >> >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Dan, >>> >>> Just adding on: >>> >>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>> >>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>> >>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>> >>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>> >>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all things >>>> temp; at least I thought I had. >>>> >>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component >>>> of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of >>>> junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but >>>> I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the >>>> junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>> >>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of the >>>> utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>> >>>> Dan >>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make >>>>> a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any >>>>> problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>> tonight >>>>> >>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>> >>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall >>>>>>>> one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use >>>>>>>> only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this >>>>>>>> utility safer? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >
Guest Alias Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner Dapper Dan wrote: > The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this utility > again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the experts > (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER component > and nothing else. > > I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting > tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? > > Dan > > If you're not having registry issues, best to leave the Issues feature alone. As another poster pointed out, you can configure it to not nuke cookies you want to keep for log on purposes, etc. Alias
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Dan, Do reboot whenever you run CCleaner and please do it immediately after the cleanup. Better safe than... Zee "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message news:O8yq$2NaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Thanks Zee & 'Loom > > Actually I did reboot, not because I knew I had to, but rather because I > usually do my maintenance in a "tricked" CLEAN BOOT environment (mvp Gary > S Terhune recommendation way back in the days of 98SE). Hmm, I'm just > thinking, I went in there again this morning and saved whatever cookies I > thought I needed and then reinserted the checkmark in COOKIES and ran it > one more time but this time I did not reboot. > > If there's a chance that it messes up SR, should I flush it and start > anew? > > Thanks for the support Gentlemen, it is certainly appreciated. > > Dan > > "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message > news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got it >> in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies >> mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies >> unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the >> /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them >> unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to >> certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies >> index.dat file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep >> the Cookie index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp >> Internet, etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard >> :-). >> Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me >> know!!! >> >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >>> >>> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up >>> System Restore! >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Dan, >>>> >>>> Just adding on: >>>> >>>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>>> >>>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>>> >>>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>>> >>>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>>> >>>> Zee >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>>> >>>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all >>>>> things temp; at least I thought I had. >>>>> >>>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component >>>>> of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of >>>>> junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but >>>>> I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the >>>>> junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>>> >>>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of >>>>> the utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>>> >>>>> Dan >>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make >>>>>> a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any >>>>>> problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>>> tonight >>>>>> >>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall >>>>>>>>> one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use >>>>>>>>> only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make >>>>>>>>> this utility safer? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >
Guest Heirloom Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT I totally agree about the importance of the index.dat deletion. I could give it another shot, but, it is such a pain in the butt to re-establish all of my custom cookies if the index.dat is gone. I am running XP, could that make a difference?? I will submit that my cookies do remain, but, they are no longer recognized by IE....maybe you are using a different browser?? Heirloom, old and may get some help from this "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:evRtH4NaIHA.5984@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >I have had no problems with deleting the (in)famous index.dat file and >keeping the cookies I want to. > > And if you enjoy your privacy deleting "index.dat" is a must. > > But, then... maybe it's me being paranoid..?? > :) > > Zee > > > "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message > news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got it >> in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies >> mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies >> unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the >> /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them >> unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to >> certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies >> index.dat file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep >> the Cookie index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp >> Internet, etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard >> :-). >> Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me >> know!!! >> >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >>> >>> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess up >>> System Restore! >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Dan, >>>> >>>> Just adding on: >>>> >>>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>>> >>>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>>> >>>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>>> >>>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>>> >>>> Zee >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>>> >>>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all >>>>> things temp; at least I thought I had. >>>>> >>>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" component >>>>> of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional 44 MB of >>>>> junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was located but >>>>> I'm curious for the future because I thought I was clearing all the >>>>> junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>>> >>>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of >>>>> the utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>>> >>>>> Dan >>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS make >>>>>> a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any >>>>>> problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>>> tonight >>>>>> >>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall >>>>>>>>> one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use >>>>>>>>> only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make >>>>>>>>> this utility safer? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >
Guest oops!! Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT WinXP, Firefox and IE. But I do NOT clean "Autocomplete form history" (Cleaner section > Windows tab > Internet Explorer > UNtick). That may be the reason for your "issues" with IE. I also UNtick "Saved form information" in Applications tab > Firefox/Mozilla. Those are my settings/preferences, tested and working fine for me. Of course, other users may not like them. Zee "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:uEsWSlOaIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >I totally agree about the importance of the index.dat deletion. I could >give it another shot, but, it is such a pain in the butt to re-establish >all of my custom cookies if the index.dat is gone. I am running XP, could >that make a difference?? I will submit that my cookies do remain, but, >they are no longer recognized by IE....maybe you are using a different >browser?? > Heirloom, old and may get some help from this > > "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message > news:evRtH4NaIHA.5984@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>I have had no problems with deleting the (in)famous index.dat file and >>keeping the cookies I want to. >> >> And if you enjoy your privacy deleting "index.dat" is a must. >> >> But, then... maybe it's me being paranoid..?? >> :) >> >> Zee >> >> >> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >> news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got >>> it in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies >>> mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies >>> unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the >>> /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them >>> unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to >>> certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies >>> index.dat file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to keep >>> the Cookie index.dat and remove the others, like from History, Temp >>> Internet, etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked that hard >>> :-). >>> Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me >>> know!!! >>> >>> >>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >>>> >>>> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess >>>> up System Restore! >>>> >>>> Zee >>>> >>>> >>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> Dan, >>>>> >>>>> Just adding on: >>>>> >>>>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>>>> >>>>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>>>> >>>>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>>>> >>>>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>>>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>>>> >>>>> Zee >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>>>> >>>>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all >>>>>> things temp; at least I thought I had. >>>>>> >>>>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" >>>>>> component of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional >>>>>> 44 MB of junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was >>>>>> located but I'm curious for the future because I thought I was >>>>>> clearing all the junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of >>>>>> the utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>>>> >>>>>> Dan >>>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS >>>>>>> make a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had any >>>>>>> problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>>>> tonight >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to >>>>>>>>>> recall one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution >>>>>>>>>> to use only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make >>>>>>>>>> this utility safer? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >
Guest Heirloom Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT Re: CCleaner - IMPORTANT That is how mine is set up. Only difference is that I have the index.dat unchecked because of the cookie issue and I don't let it 'empty' my Recycle Bin (I'll do that myself, thank you). I can't imagine why my cookies are unrecognizable after cleaning the index.dat files. It is my understanding that the file is re-created after every deletion, one would think it would see the remaining cookies, since they are still in the appropriate folder(s). Heirloom, old and I just don't know "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:eHJDv4OaIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > WinXP, Firefox and IE. > > But I do NOT clean "Autocomplete form history" (Cleaner section > Windows > tab > Internet Explorer > UNtick). > > That may be the reason for your "issues" with IE. > > I also UNtick "Saved form information" in Applications tab > > Firefox/Mozilla. > > Those are my settings/preferences, tested and working fine for me. > > Of course, other users may not like them. > > Zee > > > > > "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message > news:uEsWSlOaIHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>I totally agree about the importance of the index.dat deletion. I could >>give it another shot, but, it is such a pain in the butt to re-establish >>all of my custom cookies if the index.dat is gone. I am running XP, could >>that make a difference?? I will submit that my cookies do remain, but, >>they are no longer recognized by IE....maybe you are using a different >>browser?? >> Heirloom, old and may get some help from this >> >> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >> news:evRtH4NaIHA.5984@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>I have had no problems with deleting the (in)famous index.dat file and >>>keeping the cookies I want to. >>> >>> And if you enjoy your privacy deleting "index.dat" is a must. >>> >>> But, then... maybe it's me being paranoid..?? >>> :) >>> >>> Zee >>> >>> >>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>> news:OVjM6SNaIHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> Thanks Zee......I was just getting on to mention that!!! Hope Dan got >>>> it in time. Another item I thought about after I saw Cookies >>>> mentioned.....is the index.dat file setting. If you have Cookies >>>> unchecked and the Index.dat files set to remove, it will remove the >>>> /index.dat/ file from the Cookies folder, effectively rendering them >>>> unuseable!! If you have specific websites, i.e. Weather, customized to >>>> certain areas, you will lose this customization when the Cookies >>>> index.dat file is removed at next boot. I have looked for a way to >>>> keep the Cookie index.dat and remove the others, like from History, >>>> Temp Internet, etc........but, no luck yet. Haven't really looked >>>> that hard :-). >>>> Heirloom, old and if someone know how, let me >>>> know!!! >>>> >>>> >>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>> news:%23uviE9MaIHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>>> Something I missed that is a must on WinME: >>>>> >>>>> ALWAYS, and I do mean ALWAYS, reboot after the cleanup or it may mess >>>>> up System Restore! >>>>> >>>>> Zee >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:OksNH7MaIHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>> Dan, >>>>>> >>>>>> Just adding on: >>>>>> >>>>>> After the cleanup you can see the "Details of files deleted". >>>>>> >>>>>> You can even save the details to a text file (Right-click and save). >>>>>> >>>>>> You can also use Options > Cookies and select the "Cookies to keep". >>>>>> >>>>>> After selecting these you can safely delete all cookies, because >>>>>> CCleaner will keep the ones you want. >>>>>> >>>>>> Zee >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:u6QhtYMaIHA.5088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >>>>>>> Thanks 'loom. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I used the utility last evening. I had just manually deleted all >>>>>>> things temp; at least I thought I had. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I used Disk Cleanup in System Tools, then deleted TIF, rebooted and >>>>>>> deleted %temp% via the run command. I then ran the "cleaner" >>>>>>> component of CCleaner, excluding Cookies, and it found an additional >>>>>>> 44 MB of junk. I didn't pay much attention as to where the junk was >>>>>>> located but I'm curious for the future because I thought I was >>>>>>> clearing all the junk in my weekly maintenance schedule. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll play with it over the next week or so and see how much more of >>>>>>> the utility I can use. Could be very interesting! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>> "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:ujZ5JCIaIHA.1960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>> 't'weren't me that issued the caution, and, I am NO expert! I did, >>>>>>>> however, state that I use the reg cleaner portion of this app for >>>>>>>> specific cleanups...just because I find it easier than doing manual >>>>>>>> cleaning when I wish to dispose of, for example, all things Norton >>>>>>>> after dumping the app. As Zee stated, the reg cleaner can be risky, >>>>>>>> especially, if left to its' own devices. I would never allow any >>>>>>>> 'auto' cleaning, I heavily scrutinize the items found and ALWAYS >>>>>>>> make a backup of anything removed. As a result, I have never had >>>>>>>> any problem with CC or what it does. I like it. >>>>>>>> Heirloom, old and may have to turn the A/C off >>>>>>>> tonight >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>> news:uNwYlzGaIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>> Thanks Zee >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "oops!!" <notme@nowhere.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>> news:Oop91XFaIHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>> The risky part is the registry cleaner, as with ALL registry >>>>>>>>>> cleaners. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The rest, IMO, is totally safe, useful and usable. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Zee >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:umXdYCFaIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>>>>>>>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at >>>>>>>>>>> this utility again. It has been several years but I seem to >>>>>>>>>>> recall one of the experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a >>>>>>>>>>> caution to use only the CLEANER component and nothing else. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some >>>>>>>>>>> interesting tools. Has anything changed over the years to make >>>>>>>>>>> this utility safer? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Dan >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >
Guest Dapper Dan Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Re: CCleaner Thanks Alias. "Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message news:u36TIDOaIHA.4284@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Dapper Dan wrote: >> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the >> experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER >> component and nothing else. >> >> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting >> tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? >> >> Dan > > If you're not having registry issues, best to leave the Issues feature > alone. As another poster pointed out, you can configure it to not nuke > cookies you want to keep for log on purposes, etc. > > Alias
Guest Alias Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 Re: CCleaner Dapper Dan wrote: > Thanks Alias. You're welcome. Alias > > > "Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message > news:u36TIDOaIHA.4284@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Dapper Dan wrote: >>> The recent thread on the CCleaner update prompted me to look at this >>> utility again. It has been several years but I seem to recall one of the >>> experts (Alias or Heirloom??) issuing a caution to use only the CLEANER >>> component and nothing else. >>> >>> I have just looked at the utility and it appears to have some interesting >>> tools. Has anything changed over the years to make this utility safer? >>> >>> Dan >> If you're not having registry issues, best to leave the Issues feature >> alone. As another poster pointed out, you can configure it to not nuke >> cookies you want to keep for log on purposes, etc. >> >> Alias > >
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