hokeyplayer Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 So I just updated both my laptop and desktop from Windows 7 x64 to Windows 8.1 x64. I am a bit disappointed in the performance of CCleaner on both systems. I have all of the same settings as I previously did on my computer with Windows 7 installed, one of those being the x3 secure wipe. Now what used to take 1-2 takes 6-10mins. Both systems are SSDs, I did notice in performance monitor the disk usage spikes to almost a 100% (didnt gauge this in Windows 7 previously). Anyone else seeing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted March 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh goodness where to begin. Most likely, this because you use x3 secure, any secure setting are absolutely useless on SSD, and windows 8 is probably better handling the SSD's dislike for this action better than 7 did. Also by using overwrite settings you are DRASTICALLY reducing the (already finite) lifespan of the drive per file cleaned on every clean. A SSD/Flashdrive/cellular-phone-memory is limited by the number of writes to it. a block shuts down when it can no longer take writes, shrinking the true capacity of the drive. ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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