The legit version of CCleaner in the Microsoft store is published under the 'Piriform Software LTD' name, so be sure to check it before downloading. Microsoft wants to make its storefront more accessible and safer, yet such a simple defect puts users at risk of downloading scammy apps. Also, there are no links on CCleaner's official website (probably for the same reason). Microsoft, for some reason, does not allow sharing apps developers maintain outside the Store. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with a link to CCleaner in the Microsoft Store because the latter lacks the required option. The only change here is that users can download CCleaner without navigating to the app's official website. So, any portable software site that either bundles CCleaner is doing so illegally. Ninite wasnt redistributing or anything like that. Piriform cease and desisted Ninite for doing that previously. After installing CCleaner, the app will be updating itself outside the Microsoft Store. Piriform will not even permit the CCleaner name to be used with an online installer or system that automatically downloads and installs/updates it. Developers can publish unpackaged apps and use their content delivery systems. Microsoft was previously flagging CCleaner as a potentially unwanted app (most likely because it can download additional software, such as Google Chrome), but now installing CCleaner does not trigger the default Windows antivirus.ĬCleaner in the Microsoft Store was made possible by the new policies Microsoft introduced last year. The app is free, but users can get extra features by purchasing CCleaner Professional. You can also utilize CCleaner to update drivers, uninstall applications, protect privacy, etc. Developers claim it 'injects instant speed into your machine,' clears out errors, and fixes broken settings to improve stability.

If you are a CCleaner user, there is good news for you: CCleaner is now available in the Microsoft Store.ĬCleaner is a popular utility for optimizing Windows.

Many users -especially less tech-proficient-find CCleaner helpful in maintaining a computer in a working state. RECOMMENDED: Click here to fix Windows issues and optimize system performanceĬCleaner is a popular tool that needs no introduction.

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