I’ve been using OneClickFirewall to stop CCleaner from accessing the Internet for a few years now, I think I started doing it about the time they were taken over by Avast. May take longer with older/slower computers. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the last 2 or 3 releases of CCleaner take about 10 seconds to start after clicking the CCleaner icon if you use a firewall to block CCleaner from accessing the Internet. Worked OK with Windbefore I did a clean install of 2004 about a week ago. Not all downloads on FileHippo are associated with the Download Manager as yet, but there are enough now to warrant a warning, and I suspect implementation might be ongoing.I’m running the latest version of CCleaner Free () in Windand it runs fine. I hasten to add that FileHippo does provide an alternate Direct Download link which bypasses their Download Manager and, of course, its 3rd party offerings: See critical reviews Reviews (17) Not all downloads on FileHippo are associated with the Download Manager as yet, but there are enough now to warrant a warning, and I suspect implementation might be ongoing. Then, yesterday, I came across numerous downloads on FileHippo involving the Download Manager or, more accurately, adware wrapper. Ive been checking the site every few days or so with no sign of any changes. This story first came to light a couple of months ago but until now Ive not seen any firsthand indication that FileHippo had actually implemented the new system. FileHippo has decided to join the ranks of CNET and others, and is now offering software downloads via its own Download Manager, which includes adware offers. It appears yet another once trusted source for downloads has succumbed to the dark side. FILE HIPPO INSTALLS ADWARE AND COOKIES ON YOUR COMPUTER FOR THE PRIVILEDGE OF DOWNLOADING FROM THEM, RIGHT?
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