CCleaner hangs Windows

[MadSupra354]

CCleaner seems to have a big issue deleting compressed file folders when using Complex Overwrite. When I run it, it will stick to a file (Typically .rar / .zip folders) then hang my computer, rendering the only way out by force reboot or force shutdown. This happened ever since I installed BitDefender Internet Security 2013. When I use BitDefender File Shredder, it fails to delete these same files, but doesn't hang my computer.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Look I am no expert but if you know where these files are why not just delete them manually?

I usually save any stuff like that to Downloads and then just delete them there - then run CC to tidy up the bits.

Have you tried just a simple clean too - I take you are using those multiple pass cleans?

 

[MadSupra354]

I take you are using those multiple pass cleans?

That's what I mean by Complex Overwrite. I feel if I delete it the simple way, too many bits will be left behind over time. I can't prove that, it's just my OCD.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I take you are using those multiple pass cleans?

That's what I mean by Complex Overwrite. I feel if I delete it the simple way, too many bits will be left behind over time. I can't prove that, it's just my OCD.

Mate NO ONE is more OCD than me and I just don't worry about it if you let it get to you like that stir crazy comes to mind - just try the one pass and then if you want flip a three pass I'm pretty sure CC doesn't miss much mate.

Try this too AdwCleaner Download < only from Bleeping Computer though.

 

[MadSupra354]

I tried an Advanced Overwrite, same issue. I have a feeling it's either CCleaner or the multiple passes that's causing it.

 

[Britton30]

CCleaner overwrites files it deletes, whereas w7 just removes the index to it and the file remains until the OS need the space, then it is overwritten.

You might try to reinstall CCleaner. This is interesting, I've never had it hang but sometimes takes awhile on a compressed file. I use the 7 pass complex overwrite.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

CCleaner overwrites files it deletes, whereas w7 just removes the index to it and the file remains until the OS need the space, then it is overwritten.

You might try to reinstall CCleaner. This is interesting, I've never had it hang but sometimes takes awhile on a compressed file. I use the 7 pass complex overwrite.

Yeah Gary the 7 pass is good eh but too long winded for me and +1 on a reinstall

 

[MadSupra354]

You might try to reinstall CCleaner. This is interesting, I've never had it hang but sometimes takes awhile on a compressed file. I use the 7 pass complex overwrite.

I've tried reinstalling CCleaner. I've waited 10 minutes for it before. The weird thing is, it will attempt to delete a compressed folder that doesn't exist anymore. If you want snapshots of this happening, I can provide that.

 

[Britton30]

Just a thought Carig, if you have external drives attached via USB, CCleaner will clean it too and is very slow.

If not I'd give their forum a shout and see what they say. My CCleaner has some issues and took 3-5 minutes to run less than 10MB of data. It somehow fixed itself, but I don't know how.

How big are the compressed files. If you have Font Cache checked for cleaning, uncheck it.

 

[MadSupra354]

I only have Recycle Bin checked. The compressed folders are ~10MB.

 

[proudtobegreek]

Default CCleaner installation has wipe free space drives checked.Have you tried unchecking?

 

[MadSupra354]

I only have my C drive selected.

 

[Britton30]

If you have Wipe Free Space checked, UNcheck it. That doesn't need to be run.

 

[MadSupra354]

Disabled Wipe Free Space, my computer still hangs. Haven't attempted to run it without multiple passes, though that won't help me, considering that's one of the reasons I use CCleaner. You reckon I should ask on Piriform forums/support?

 

[proudtobegreek]

I used to run it at 35 passes,it wasnt exactly fast,but you are mentioning lags and hangings.I am sure that 7 passes are doing the same great job.

 

[Britton30]

I still use the 7-pass, semi-paranoid mode, and it takes under 30 seconds to clean, of, 60-70MB of assorted file types. The CCleaner user forum may be of help to you, some of them are fairly smart on the subject. You could spend $30 for the "pro" version to get Piriform support but I don't think it's worth it.

FYI, this is what I have checked along with the 7 pass option. Under Applications, all boxes are checked.

 

[MadSupra354]

Today I tried cleaning with most options selected besides recycle bin, and Windows hung again. So it's more than just Recycle Bin

 

[Britton30]

Check msconfig/Services tab, click Hide All MS Services and see what's left. Try unchecking everything except you security, reboot, and see if that helps.

 

[MadSupra354]

Nothing, unfortunely. Those services I disabled don't appear anymore, I guess they're gone forever.

 

[Britton30]

I'm out of ideas Craig. Try giving the CCleaner forum a shout.