CCleaner and Recuva: Troubleshooting Issues with Startup Behavior

As users of CCleaner, we've all encountered issues with startup behavior from time to time. Recently, I experienced a problem where CCleaner would disable Greenshot, my screenshot utility, whenever it came to the forefront. This made me wonder if it was even running at startup.

To troubleshoot this issue, I noticed that CCleaner only runs at startup when I manually launch it about three hours prior to restarting my PC. After closing it, it remains resident and is available in my System Tray. However, if I run it manually and then close it, it stays resident but doesn't always appear in the System Tray.

In the past, CCleaner would always be available in the System Tray, also known as the 'overflow box.' However, setting Options>Updates>'Keep CCleaner updated Automatically' or turning on Smart Cleaning will put an icon in the System Tray if you want one there.

If you're looking for a more convenient way to access CCleaner, consider pinning it to your Taskbar. This allows you to open it with just one click whenever you need to run a cleanup. Additionally, CCleaner puts a flashing icon in the System Tray while it's working, but this only lasts for seconds.

It's worth noting that CCleaner runs a clean in the background when you start your computer and then closes itself after completion. This process doesn't open the CCleaner interface window, which can be confusing if you're not aware of what's happening.

In summary, while CCleaner may have changed its behavior recently, it has always run a clean in the background at startup without opening the user interface window. If you're experiencing issues with startup behavior or want to customize your experience, try setting up automatic updates and smart cleaning, or pinning CCleaner to your Taskbar for easy access.

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