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How to Avoid CCleaner Browser PUP When Updating CCleaner 5.59.7230

CCleaner is a popular tool for cleaning and optimizing your PC, but its latest update may come with an unwanted surprise. Some users have reported that updating to CCleaner 5.59.7230 automatically installs CCleaner Browser, a Chromium-based browser that replaces your default browser and changes your settings without your consent. This is considered a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may compromise your privacy and security.

In this article, we will show you how to avoid CCleaner Browser PUP when updating CCleaner 5.59.7230, and how to remove it if you already have it on your PC.

How to Avoid CCleaner Browser PUP When Updating CCleaner 5.59.7230

The easiest way to avoid CCleaner Browser PUP is to pay attention to the installation process and uncheck the option to install CCleaner Browser. This option is checked by default and may not be visible if you use the Express Install mode. Therefore, we recommend using the Custom Install mode and reviewing the options carefully before proceeding.

Here are the steps to update CCleaner 5.59.7230 without installing CCleaner Browser:

Download the latest version of CCleaner from its official website or from a trusted source.

Run the installer and choose Custom Install.

Uncheck the option to install CCleaner Browser under Additional Options.

Click Install and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Restart your PC if prompted.

By following these steps, you should be able to update CCleaner 5.59.7230 without installing CCleaner Browser PUP.

How to Remove CCleaner Browser PUP If You Already Have It on Your PC

If you already have CCleaner Browser PUP on your PC, you can remove it by following these steps:

Open the Control Panel and go to Programs and Features.

Find CCleaner Browser in the list of programs and click Uninstall.

Follow the instructions to uninstall CCleaner Browser from your PC.

Open your preferred browser and check if it is still set as your default browser. If not, change it back to your default browser in the settings.

Scan your PC with a reputable anti-malware program to make sure there are no traces of CCleaner Browser PUP left on your system.

By following these steps, you should be able to remove CCleaner Browser PUP from your PC and restore your browser settings.

Conclusion

CCleaner 5.59.7230 is a useful tool for cleaning and optimizing your PC, but it may also install CCleaner Browser PUP without your consent. This is a potentially unwanted program that may change your browser settings and compromise your privacy and security. To avoid this, you should use the Custom Install mode when updating CCleaner 5.59.7230 and uncheck the option to install CCleaner Browser. If you already have CCleaner Browser PUP on your PC, you should uninstall it as soon as possible and scan your system with a reputable anti-malware program.