CCleaner

[Mojo24]

I use the free version of CCleaner just to remove old internet files and stuff. But when use CCleaner just to scan my drivers and chipset it always shows that they are out of date. My CPU and GPU are both Amd so I always go onto the the Amd website to update my drivers and chipset by using the automatic option.

So any ideas why CCleaner shows that they are out of date?

 

[RavenLunatic]

CCleaner is probably wrong, personally I would not trust it to download any drivers. It used to be good a few years ago, but not now. Its virtually a PUP IMHO.

 

[x-st]

I think that Revo Uninstaller would do the same job for you and I believe it's much better regarded and generally serves more purpose. From what i'd read CCleaner has been frowned upon for ages since they became more advertising and bundled software heavy. (the cleaning, not the driver checks iirc)

 

[Mojo24]

Think I will uninstall CC and give Reve ago.

 

[x-st]

Think I will uninstall CC and give Reve ago.

Always best to read the docs and reviews first (Reddit always has an opinion) and make your mind up from there.

 

[j.col]

I use an older version of CCleaner, that doesn't have all the adverts, just used for deleting cookies/browser history

 

[mrk]

Use the portable one from portableapps if you must.

 

[TNA]

Not used it in overnight 10 years. Used to use it every day before, especially in slow HDD days.

Don't see the point now and also they had a security blunder some years ago. Stay away i say.

 

[Zefan]

These sort of apps tend to do more harm than good nowadays in my experience.

 

[OspreyO]

Used to find it very good. Haven't use it in a long time. I used to only it use for cleaning up temp files and secure erasure.

Theses days I'll do it in the browser or reinstall windows. But I don't do either as often as I used it. It all just mostly works these days.

 

[Neil79]

These sort of apps tend to do more harm than good nowadays in my experience.

Older versions were better, as long as the user isn't madly clicking all the boxes.

The latest one however, will make you want to uninstall it!

 

[snips86x]

CCleaner is probably wrong, personally I would not trust it to download any drivers. It used to be good a few years ago, but not now. Its virtually a PUP IMHO.

Came to say the same, what happened to simple software that used to work and not be so bloated.

 

[Grimley]

It went downhill sometime ago after piriform got bought out/taken over. I stopped using it back then & I started using the file cleaner built into W10 & now W11. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole now its part of the firm that produces Norton.