inojim Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just noticed: when I start Ccleaner, I can't immediately hit the 'Run Cleaner' button. I have to wait until it turns pale blue benenath my cursor. I also notice that this doesn't happen until some back-and-forth communication goes on between the Ccleaner program and the Internet. Is Ccleaneer 'phoning home,' and if so, for what? I do not have the box checked for the program to check for updates, so what's it doing, anyway? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 At install CCleaner checks to see what version is being run. I just block it using my firewall. However I am not aware of it phoning out each time it is run, it doesn't on mine anyway. What operating system? What security type software do you run? Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The analyze and run cleaner buttons will not be available until the Applications list has been populated. This is generally only an issue on slower computers or machines with winapp2.ini installed winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Augeas Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 At install CCleaner checks to see what version is being run. I just block it using my firewall. Or just uncheck Automatically check for updates to CCleaner in Options/Settings. My run button is available immediately, on a very old pc without winapp2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodles Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Or just uncheck Automatically check for updates to CCleaner in Options/Settings. My run button is available immediately, on a very old pc without winapp2. Winapp2.ini is so large it slows CCleaner down a lot but I don't mind. CCleaner is also faster if it's installed or unzipped on SSD/HDD than ran from USB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 My run button is available immediately, on a very old pc without winapp2. Mine is also available immediately on an 11 years old WinXP PC with my own custom winapp2.ini file. I use CCleaner Portable and have the updates check disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inojim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks, all. Ccleaner does start instantly when I have the Internet connection turned off. Only when it is able to communicate does Ccleaner hesitate until just after a short flurry of messaging. I forgot to say that I'm running Vista/64, although I don't think that makes a difference. And that box to check for updates is not checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ccleaner does start instantly when I have the Internet connection turned off. I have a software like this (not CCleaner though) which has the same behaviour which is directly related to the software trying to look for an update since it auto-updates with no ability to disable it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 What security software do you run? As a test turn off your anti virus program and reboot. Does CCleaner still delay? (don't forget to turn on your av afterwards!!) Or you could just boot into Windows safe mode with networking and run ccleaner.. does it still show a delay? If it doesn't it may be some (security type!) software that is checking ccleaner when you open it to run it. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Along with what Hazelnut has stated I've noticed some cleaning software (not CCleaner in my case) on my system has taken too long to operate directly due to the antivirus software scanning it, and if the antivirus has a cloud-based feature it can take even longer. The really frustrating thing is those types of antivirus often do this during each Windows session meaning the cleaning software will open or operate unusually slow during that first use however using the cleaning software again during the same Windows session doesn't have that time/wait penalty. Reboot/restart Windows and it starts all over again, very frustrating! Edited August 28, 2014 by Andavari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted August 28, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 28, 2014 It also could be that you have windows set to verify signature of exe files and the "phone home" is actually the "phone VeriSign" 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...
^L^ Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Related theme anno 2018 ... HowTo disable the phone home activities from CCleaner (Freeware) whitout Firewall ? ''Inform me of Updates'' is unchecked, BUT this phonehome adresses are active on every start online ... http://www.google-analytics.com http://www.ccleaner.com https://www.ccleaner.com thank You at least once a day : to think different ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted June 12, 2018 Moderators Share Posted June 12, 2018 Google Analytics can be blocked with the Windows HOSTS file since way too many software products phone home using it, all without the need of a firewall (note that Win10 may ignore some entries in the HOSTS file). I block all of these in the HOSTS file: google-analytics.com ssl.google-analytics.com www.google-analytics.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^L^ Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 ah, that's a good Way for me (on XP) - thanks at least once a day : to think different ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trium Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Quote Ccleaner does start instantly when I have the Internet connection turned off. yes, a known matter - not only with ccleaner... the apps seems to smell an inet-connection is on or off Versions of CCleaner Cloud; Introduction Ccleaner Cloud; Ccleaner-->System-Requirements; Ccleaner FAQ´s; Ccleaner builds; Scheduling Ccleaner Free Es ist möglich, keine Fehler zu machen und dennoch zu verlieren. Das ist kein Zeichen von Schwäche. Das ist das Leben -> "Picard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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