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@user20182019 Do a google search for "chromebooks with hdmi". They're available in all price ranges.

@Andavari Interesting! BTW -- last Edge update was last Thursday and the issue hasn't come back on both of my friend's computers since then. That will probably change.

After reading and scouring several Windows 10 and 11 forums, I am quite certain that this particular issue with Edge is not the fault of CCleaner Free or CCleaner Pro. We are all familiar with the fact that some Windows updates change some settings. But in this case with Edge, it seems some recent Edge updates are keeping Edge processes running in the background, even though the Edge settings toggle switches for startup boost and background processes are turned off. This is a Microsoft issue. Only MS knows if it's being done deliberately. Further muddling things, some people report the problem happens all the time now -- others see it come and go. This would all be a moot point if Microsoft would actually respect user settings.

@nukecad What worked initially on October 16th for my friend was to play with the Edge toggle switches -- turn startup boost on as well as the background processes -- restart -- turn back off and restart. That worked until the latest Edge update a day or so ago. I had my friend repeat turning the toggles back on and off -- restarting. That appears to work, but not all the time. As mentioned in my original thread, I can't check my machines as I'm still not back in my home thanks to Hurricane Ian.

@Andavari My friend and I are familiar with the DISM and SFC commands. Thank you for mentioning this as it might help someone who's unaware of what they can check and accomplish.

@nukecad Good point to remember for future reference. Thanks!

Hello Imacri. Problem solved! The settings were as you show. So, I turned them on, restarted, turned them off, restarted. Issue disappeared and CCleaner is no longer asking to close Edge. Don't know why it happened to come back, but it's gone now. Thanks for responding.

Thanks for info, I'll inform my friend. It's easy enough to let CCleaner close Edge. My hurricane repairs will hopefully be finished by the end of the year. Maybe this will be sorted out by then.

Hello everyone. Haven't been here in quite some time. I'm relaying an issue for a friend. I cannot verify if it occurs on my equipment. Explanation at the end. Remember the old problem when CCleaner kept asking to close MS Edge? Solution was to turn off Edge's startup boost and running background extensions and apps. Well, after last Friday's Edge update to version 118.0.2088.46, the problem is back on both of my friend's Windows 11 PCs -- both running the latest version of 22H2 and the latest version of CCleaner. And yes, Edge settings have startup boost and running background extensions and apps turned off. Is anyone else seeing this? As mentioned, I cannot verify on my equipment as my machines have been boxed up and tucked away. We took a direct hit from historic Hurricane Ian's storm surge just over a year ago and I've been staying with a friend until my home is fully repaired -- yes it's taking forever. And due to lack of space, I've been using a chromebook. Any advice appreciated.

Looks like the Norton-Avast merger is going to go through. https://www.crn.com/news/security/nortonlifelock-avast-merger-gets-ok-from-uk-regulators-after-initial-reluctance Avast acquired Piriform in 2017 I believe. Keeping fingers crossed for CCleaner.

Thanks for the info. I'll pass it on to friends running CCleaner for Mac. As mentioned above, I also have one of the new iMac desktops with the M1 chip. I'm waiting for an updated version of CCleaner for Mac to come out before I decide whether to use it.

@nukecad -- on the Win 11 machine, CCleaner v5.86 shows that I have Win 11. On my main rig running Win 10, CCleaner shows Win 10. I do not have the Win 18 issue. The OP with the Win 18 issue is running CCleaner Pro. I use CCleaner free if that makes a difference. There was also a mention about the version issue on CCleaner for Mac. MacOS Monterey comes out on Monday, October 25th. Might be another thing to keep an eye on.

Just another update on Win 11 and this is very stupid on Microsoft's part. If you have an optional update available, you're not going to know about it unless you deliberately go to Windows Update, then go to advanced options, and then optional updates. At least with Win 10, if there's an optional update it's on the main WU page. The machine I'm toying with had an optional update this morning and if I didn't go to the advanced WU section, I'd have missed it. And, FWIW, the weather does not display on the lock screen, despite your settings. Hasn't worked for a long time on Win 10 either so I guess that's not an important fix for MS.

Understandable point. There used to be a concept "truth in advertising".

For what it's worth, my experience going to Win 11 Home from Win 10 Home on one machine. If there's only a local account on the computer and you upgrade via Windows Update or the Win 11 Installation Assistant, the local account is maintained and you're not asked for an MS Account. The only setting changed was Focus Assist, which was turned on and easily turned off. During an OOBE set up, only Win 11 Pro offers creation of a local account. A clean install of Win 11 Home tries to demand an MS Account but there are ways around that. However, the workarounds can be very confusing. I used the Win 11 Installation Assistant to upgrade an Acer laptop that had a local account -- no issues. My beast Windows desktop is staying on Win 10 for now. My new iMac desktop with the M1 chip will be facing an upgrade to Monterey when it comes out before the end of the year. Hopefully, that won't be problematic. Of course, when using Win 11, there are lots of opinions and to be honest, there are some things which I think are just plain dumb -- but others may not care. Yes, the live tiles are now static and News and Interests has been replaced with widgets. An MS Account is needed to use the widgets. Supposedly, widgets will eventually replace the tiles. The start menu is loaded with nonsense but can be cleaned up by unpinning. The Action Center, when opened, always shows the Calendar and when there is a notification, the volume for the sound alert is very, very low (even when App volume is set to 100%). In addition, when there are notifications, Focus Assist Settings are always at the top. The slider controls for screen brightness and volume are now accessible by left-clicking your internet, sound or battery (lappy only) icons. One thing that's quite concerning now, optional updates in Windows Update are hidden in the WU advanced section. What remains to be seen is when there is an optional update (I don't have any), will it show up on the main WU screen or will it require a search in the advanced section? If the latter, many people are simply going to miss it unless they deliberately look. Lots of people never even go to Windows Update for a manual check. As for the operating system itself, so far it's been very smooth and error free -- how long will that last? Finally, on the forums, the big issue is how to get around the hardware requirements for computers that don't meet them. Easy solution -- unless you absolutely have to have the latest, just stay on Win 10 until EOL in four years.