Using Eraser or SDelete

[Callender]

Have a look here for the .ini file

C:\Program Files\CCleaner

 

[Callender]

Did you try the numbered steps here?

Did you see a progress bar when attempting the download?

 

[Callender]

RE: SwiftSearch

VitusTotal report: Antivirus scan for 097506dcd78a94bae2ce6dd7f7c1a9f340be73e1de29aad3b2f51d4cdc2c908f at
2013-05-03 10:35:31 UTC - VirusTotal

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It's only for NTFS formatted drives. It reads the MFT. It will not work on non NTFS formatted drives. It requires admin privileges to work. I use an elevated shortcut to launch it. It's not malware so if you downloaded it from somewhere else then maybe there's a problem. Other than that Kaspersky doesn't like it for some reason.

Mostly when I post scrrenshots I try to obfuscate the program name knowing that people reading posts will try to download it. Sometimes I forget!

 

[Callender]

Also try stopping any Ccleaner processes or services in task manager and install a new version straight over the old one. See if that fixes it.

 

[Callender]

Okay I figured out why Kaspersky doesn't like SwiftSearch. It's not signed and that's the only reason. It's not on any blacklist and scans clean on VirusTotal. I've been using it for years.

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I have software that scans all new files that attempt to run. It scans via MD5 hash on VirusTotal and then does it's own file safety analysis.

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I initiated a scan (the file was already whielisted) and as you see no threat detected but AI scan advises to block because file is unsigned. Then it's up to the user to research and decide if it's a false positive.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok Callender I have searched for that ini file see pics - no go and I shall install SwiftSearch to see if it fares any better.

The drive is formatted NTFS and I shall try installing Enhancer now that I stopped the process in the task manager. I will try these things first and see what happens.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Oh boy this is not fun anymore I downloaded the SwiftSearch and got the Kaspersky dirge again bypassed it and the details are in the pic. However telling it to run does nothing

By the by the CCleaner still is not working when I installed the Enhancer again so have restored once more and I think maybe it is not worth the time and grief to you and myself really.

 

[Callender]

Okay. Good luck! The way I use Ccleaner is just scan and clean with no monitoring. Ccleaner is not launched or running when updating cleaning rules using CCEnhaner. When winapp2.ini is downloaded and trimmed Cleaner is launched with only an initial scan to check results. No actual cleaning is done until I am happy.

On another note I just tried an alternative to SwiftSearch. It is also unsigned but is also very fast.

NTFS Search​

Interestingly it can include or optionally exclude deleted files in the search results and can search all drives at the same time whereas SwiftSearch only searches one drive at a time.

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Deleted file is at bottom of list in screenshot. Note all drives searched.

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Actually I prefer SwiftSearch as I usually know which drive I want to search. However the deleted file search seems useful.

Also swiftsearch can search using file paths and wildcards.

NTFS search only seems to support file name search (with wildcards)

Example: Search for only .exe files in Directory C:\Users\Chris\Desktop\Toolbox 2

Search term: C:\Users\Chris\Desktop\Toolbox 2\*.exe

Results:

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Anyway I reckon a fresh install of Ccleaner should fix any problems.

 

[Callender]

I've seen this before. SwiftSearch must have admin rights. Right click as run as admin. If it doesn't launch - forget about it. Something on your system must be blocking it from searching MFT or from launching.

I use an elevated shortcut.

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Will check back tomorrow.

RE: Ccleaner not working. I have no idea why CCEnhancer should cause a problem. Like you said if it won't work for you best to ditch it. You could always try bleachbit portable as an alternative as it will use the same rules. If you go down that route be sure to do a test run (Preview) before cleaning anything. It will offer more options than Ccleaner.

Download BleachBit for Windows | BleachBit

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[Callender]

Okay I don't know what you downloaded:

I just checked and downloaded from here: SwiftSearch download | SourceForge.net

The file is named swiftsearch.exe and not swiftsearch_4.1.exe - where did you get that from?

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EDIT: Okay I see. It's a screenshot from Kaspersky showing different details.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I just typed in a Google search Swiftsearch and hit the site itself > >> Download SwiftSearch Free

I will try the link you have sent though.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok that went better and I opened it and did a search for CCleaner and the results showed me an install of some age now so am it confused about that.

Have sent pic but I suspect you are in bed by now so no rush

 

[Callender]

Okay that's a blacklisted site: Sucuri SiteCheck - Free Website Malware Scanner

Better run a scan with Kaspersky of check logs to see what changes were made. I don't know much about Kaspersky.

 

[Callender]

That's the folder creation date. The files inside it might have been overwritten with each update.

 

[Callender]

Not sure why you have a Ccleaner Folder inside your Ccleaner Folder in Program Files. Maybe that is the problem.

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Try deleting it. I still reckon a full removal and clean install of Ccleaner would help.

 

[Callender]

Now I have to quit for today. Will check back tomorrow.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Ok Callender will do what you suggested and thanks for your patience with me oh and have a good night mate.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Note: Avoid these options specifically:

Now I have to be missing something here as my version is different and I cannot find those settings in your pics (before I install Enhancer)
Now I am back home an d on my main desktop and am going to try Enhancer again. Fingers crossed.

 

[Callender]

Well I just downloaded the full winapp2.ini file to check. It looks like those entries have been removed. Maybe something to do with Windows 10

See: Winapp2.ini additions - Page 252 - CCleaner Discussion - Piriform Community Forums

Anyway if using CCEnhancer to download winapp2.ini don't forget to select option to trim and save selection before downloading.

 

[Callender]

Just to note that currently a full untrimmed 871kb winapp2.ini file downloaded to my machine cony=tianing all available entries.

A subsequent download of the trimmed file with entries that are not needed on my machine resulted in a file size of 55,503 bytes which doesn't make Ccleaner sluggish.