The acquisition has left many people on social media and online message boards wondering about the future of their favorite computer maintenance utility after the takeover. If I take my PC to a technician for repairs or upgrades, I like to know that I've at least done what I can to remove any personal information and data that a computer technician could easily gather and use or sell.Recently, however, Piriform Software Limited, the London-based software firm that owns and develops CCleaner, was acquired by Avast Software, a Czech software firm best known for its highly-popular eponymous antivirus program. Also, many claim that any such cleanup tools are unnecessary. Regarding Privazer, I've never had problems with it. Malwarebytes has itself set an example of trusting an application, or not, as many long term supporters of Malwarebytes will know. I just feel that users, especially those visiting Malwarebytes Forum, should have some of the history of applications revealed to them so they can make a more informed choice as to whether or not to install an application or continue to use it if already installed. If users wish to trust a business and it's application that had such a poor record then it's there choice.
Within a short time the application went from highly trusted to, "don't touch with barge pole".Īpparently all the issues have been resolved. Another issue was the program being updated despite users disabling this function. There was also the occurrence of malware being distributed when users downloaded CCleaner. When users disabled data collection it would automatically be re-enabled. Without user permission Avast collected data. For many years since it's creation it was a reliable and highly recommended application. I was surprised to see CCleaner recommended in these posts.
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