CCleaner crashes - it could be because of that
The CCleaner is one of the most popular system cleaners for Windows. If the tool crashes, this can have various causes. We'll show you how to fix it.
CCleaner crashes - How to solve the problem
You should make sure in advance that you are using the latest version of the CCleaner. You can see the current version number in the upper left corner of the program window. It is advisable to uninstall the old version before installing.
- You can also let Windows automatically search for the recommended compatibility settings. To do this, right-click on the program link and select "Properties". On the Compatibility tab, click Run Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, and then follow the instructions.
- Alternatively, use the portable version of the CCleaner. This does not require any installation and can be started immediately after unpacking the archive - even if you have already installed another version of the CCleaner on your PC.
- Start the CCleaner with administrator rights. To do this, right-click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.
- If the CCleaner still crashes, simply restarting the PC can often solve the problem.
CCleaner crash - more solutions
- Use the additional tool CCenhancer or if you have used it in the past, you should remove it for test purposes. To do this, it is sufficient to rename or delete the "winapp2.ini" file in the program directory of the CCleaner.
- If an incorrect configuration leads to a crash, you can reset the tool to its original state at any time: To do this, click on "Options" in the program, then "Advanced" and press the "Restore default settings" button.
- In some cases, the automatic system cleaning of the CCleaner causes problems. If necessary, you can switch it off: To do this, select "Smart Cleaning" in the options. Remove the checkmark at "Notify me when junk files are to be cleaned" and then remove the checkmark at "Activate Smart Cleaning".
The CCleaner helps you to improve the condition of your PC. In the next practical tip you will read what to do if the CCleaner no longer starts.