Beware of CCleaner

radekhulan · 07-25-07, 07:09 PM

I had many troubles lately with X-Fi crackling sounds when in Game and Entertaiment modes, but not in Audio Creation (ASIO) mode. I uninstalled, reinstalled, etc., drivers and ALchemy 1.04, but it always went to crackling in Game mode eventually.

Finally, I realised, that CClearner "cleaning" was causing this. I can reproduce it. When I install Vista drivers and ALchemy from scratch, it works. If I run CCleaner once, it will break X-Fi EAX modes and only Audio Creation will continue working after reboot.

Permanent solution: uninstall CCleaner and never use it again. There is a nice little Windows utility for cleaning anyway...

// SORRY - mod, please move this to Vista forum

RAY16 · 07-26-07, 06:30 AM

I've never had any problems with CCLeaner in XP, so it must be either a Vista or system specific issue. I would suggest you give the creator information on what you've discovered so that even if you personally decide to stop using it the creator can still fix it for the people that want to continue using it.

Revs · 07-26-07, 06:36 AM

I've had no probs either. Are u selecting tick-boxes other then the default ones??

CaptNKILL · 07-26-07, 07:05 AM

Hmm... I can't say I've noticed anything significant like this and I've been using CCleaner for about 3 years.

I'll keep this in mind though.

Q · 07-26-07, 07:42 AM

Although I myself have never used CCleaner, I have heard several reports of it screwing stuff up. Honestly, I don't trust ANYTHING that deletes keys out of my registry unless its an uninstaller. Watch what you install, research the keys it uses, and do the work yourself.

SLippe · 07-26-07, 08:26 AM

I've never experienced any problems with CCleaner either, but I'm using WinXP Pro also. However, I bought Uniblue's RegistryBooster2 and I love it.

rewt · 07-26-07, 08:30 AM

I use the default clean mode all the time without issues (on both Vista and XP). When I start to worry is by using the "Issues" tab (reg cleaner). I don't tend to use this mode anymore, unless absolutely necessary.

radekhulan · 07-26-07, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revs

I've had no probs either. Are u selecting tick-boxes other then the default ones??

Default run, latest CCleaner, Vista x64 Ultimate, latest X-Fi and ALchemy drivers.

Revs · 07-26-07, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radekhulan

Default run, latest CCleaner, Vista x64 Ultimate, latest X-Fi and ALchemy drivers.

I'm using the Strikers sound card so I must have avoided this. Aint there something u can un-tick to stop it removing this file.

Also, I NEVER run any regestry cleaner without doing a back-up 1st. Why risk it, it only takes a few seconds!

**jcrox** · 07-26-07, 09:20 AM

I get the same thing with Vista business 32-bit, if I run CCleaner I start getting snap crackle and pop when playing games. I reinstalled the X-Fi drivers and it's back to normal.

07-26-07, 04:12 PM

Never a problem here using defaults. Audigy 4 though, so i may not be seeing it either.

07-25-07, 07:09 PM	#1
radekhulan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Prague Posts: 749	Beware of CCleaner I had many troubles lately with X-Fi crackling sounds when in Game and Entertaiment modes, but not in Audio Creation (ASIO) mode. I uninstalled, reinstalled, etc., drivers and ALchemy 1.04, but it always went to crackling in Game mode eventually. Finally, I realised, that CClearner "cleaning" was causing this. I can reproduce it. When I install Vista drivers and ALchemy from scratch, it works. If I run CCleaner once, it will break X-Fi EAX modes and only Audio Creation will continue working after reboot. Permanent solution: uninstall CCleaner and never use it again. There is a nice little Windows utility for cleaning anyway... // SORRY - mod, please move this to Vista forum __________________ [size=1][b]CPU:[/b] Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.2GHz \| [b]Memory:[/b] 4x2GB Patriot DDR2-800 \| 4GB A-Data PD7 ReadyBoost USB \| [b]Sound:[/b] X-Fi FPS [b]Board:[/b] Asus Commando \| [b]GPU: 8800GTX @ 650/1050[/b] \| [b]HDD:[/b] 3x WD3200KS 320GB + 500GB \| [b]Power:[/b] Fortron EPSILON 600W-GLN [b]Mouse:[/b] Logitech G5 \| [b]Kbd:[/b] Logitech G15 \| [b]DVD:[/b] Plextor 130B + LITE-ON LH-18A1H \| [b]LCD[/b] [b]24" HP2465 1920x1200[/b] \| Vista Ultimate x64 My websites: [url=http://hulan.cz/en][b]HULAN.cz[/b][/url], [url=http://radekhulan.cz/][b]RADEKHULAN.cz[/b][/url], [url=http://hulan.info/][b]HULAN.info[/b][/url], [url=http://blogcms.com/][b]BLOGCMS.com[/b][/url], [url=http://www.megablog.cz/][b]MEGABLOG.cz[/b][/url] \| [url=http://hulan.cz/temp/games.png][b]Games played[/b][/url] \| [URL=http://hulan.cz/temp/sestava.png][B]CPU-Z[/B][/URL] -- [URL="http://radekhulan.cz/img/stacker-830/stacker-830-bocnice.jpg"][B]case foto[/B][/URL][/size]

07-26-07, 06:30 AM	#2
RAY16 Defenestration Specialist Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Land of a Thousand Suns Posts: 1,039	Re: Beware of CCleaner I've never had any problems with CCLeaner in XP, so it must be either a Vista or system specific issue. I would suggest you give the creator information on what you've discovered so that even if you personally decide to stop using it the creator can still fix it for the people that want to continue using it. __________________ \| Xbox/Games for Windows LIVE: NeoHumanity \| Steam: RAY16 \| \| Random Textual Nonsense \| Random Visual Stimuli \| Twitch.tv Stream \|

07-26-07, 06:36 AM	#3
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,365	Re: Beware of CCleaner I've had no probs either. Are u selecting tick-boxes other then the default ones??

07-26-07, 07:05 AM	#4
CaptNKILL CUBE Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: PA, USA Posts: 18,844	Re: Beware of CCleaner Hmm... I can't say I've noticed anything significant like this and I've been using CCleaner for about 3 years. I'll keep this in mind though. __________________ ---- Primary Rig ---- CoolerMaster 690 II Advance - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0Ghz + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 6GB DDR2 @ 942Mhz 5-5-5-20 1.9v (2x1Gb Wintec AMPX PC2-8500 & 2x2Gb G.Skill PC2-6400) - EVGA Geforce GTX 470 @ 750/1500/1850 (1.050v) Sparkle Geforce GTS 250 1Gb Low-Profile (Physx) - Crucial RealSSD C300 64Gb SSD - Seagate 7200.12 500Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA ASUS VW266H 25.5" LCD - OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU - ASUS Xonar DX - Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Surround - Windows 7 Professional x64 ---- HTPC ---- Asus M3A78-EM 780G - AMD Athlon X2 5050e 45W @ 2.6Ghz - 2x2GB Kingston PC2-6400 DDR2 - Sparkle 350W PSU Seagate 7200.10 320Gb SATA - Seagate 7200.10 250Gb SATA - Athenatech A100BB.350 MicroATX Desktop - Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic

07-26-07, 07:42 AM	#5
Q Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,798	Re: Beware of CCleaner Although I myself have never used CCleaner, I have heard several reports of it screwing stuff up. Honestly, I don't trust ANYTHING that deletes keys out of my registry unless its an uninstaller. Watch what you install, research the keys it uses, and do the work yourself.

07-26-07, 08:26 AM	#6
SLippe R.I.P. Babe Thread Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,387	Re: Beware of CCleaner I've never experienced any problems with CCleaner either, but I'm using WinXP Pro also. However, I bought Uniblue's RegistryBooster2 and I love it.

07-26-07, 08:30 AM	#7
rewt mmm, Beer.. :drooling: Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,667	Re: Beware of CCleaner I use the default clean mode all the time without issues (on both Vista and XP). When I start to worry is by using the "Issues" tab (reg cleaner). I don't tend to use this mode anymore, unless absolutely necessary. __________________ My pimp'n rig Athlon64 Venice 3000+ @ 2.6GHz (4100+) · Win XP Pro x86, Vista Ultimate x64 · eVGA K8-NF41 nForce4 SLi · Corsair XMS 1.5GB PC3200 CAS2/1T · eVGA 2x 6600GT SLi · Leadtek Winfast TV2000 XP Deluxe · Western Digital Caviar SE ½TB RAID 0/1 · PowerLink LPK2-30 400W · LiteON LDW-411S OC to 811S 8x DVD±R/RW/ROM · MicroAdvantage 64MB QuickiDrive · Samsung SyncMaster 931B 19" LCD · Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse USB · Sony PSXtoUSB Analog Gamepads · Memorex MX2700 Multimedia Keyboard · Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter · nForce Network Controller 1Gb/s LAN (Cable ~3Mb/s down) · ΩPioneer Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

07-26-07, 09:20 AM	#10
jcrox Mahna Mahna Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 6,123	Re: Beware of CCleaner I get the same thing with Vista business 32-bit, if I run CCleaner I start getting snap crackle and pop when playing games. I reinstalled the X-Fi drivers and it's back to normal. __________________ Gaming MSI Z68 G3 \| 2500k \| CNPS9900MAX-B \| 8GB G.Skill \| EVGA GTX570 2560MB \|ThermalTake 850w \| X-Fi Titanium \| Antec 900 \| Asus PA248Q \| Lycosa \| Death Adder \| Win7 Pro 64 Dev/Backup Asus P5QL Pro \| Q9400 \| H50 \| 8GB G.skill \| GTX260 216 \| Ubuntu 11.10 Laptop 17" Inspiron \| i5 \| 4GB DDR3 \| 500GB HDD \| Win7 Pro 64

07-26-07, 04:12 PM	#11
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Beware of CCleaner Never a problem here using defaults. Audigy 4 though, so i may not be seeing it either.

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