On Cleaning then ....CCleaner sending data to google ??

[Etuna]

When i run a "Cleaner" then CCleaner "sending data" to www.google-analytics.com ???

WHY ?

Regard Etuna

[Andavari]

Probably so they can track program usage. It's not unusual for a plethora of modern programs to do that. To defeat it and other annoyances learn about the Windows HOSTS file, and perhaps install something like the MVPS.org HOSTS File which blocks all sorts of advertisements and analytic services such as the exact one mentioned in your post.

[Etuna]

Hmmm...Yes...a have a firewallprogram that is blocking googleanalytics...thats why i see it.

You said "Probably so they can track program usage"   hmmmm

It is CCleaner that sending...so the code is in CCleaner that is doing this.

CCleaner is a standalone program.

So my question is still unanswered.

[Andavari]

One of the admins had previously stated in a topic awhile back that they track program usage. He didn't state how they were tracking program usage, however if Piriform/Avast is using Google Analytics it would be of no surprise to me as I already pointed out that allot of software uses it (and other analytics services) and has done so for many years. But since you're actively blocking it via the firewall it's really nothing to worry about since it can't actually make a connection because of the block you have in place.