Microsoft it started to delete files of CCleaner, a very popular application "optimizationand safe cleanup” of Windows, as a potentially unwanted application or PUA, stating that it did so for the extra software present in the installer.
Piriform, the company that develops CCleaner, he says that they are discussing with Microsoft to fix the application.
"We are in procedure συνεργασίας με τη Microsoft για να καταλάβουμε γιατί το CCleaner εντοπίζεται πρόσφατα σαν PUA. Υποθέτουμε ότι το ζήτημα φαίνεται να είναι ομαδοποιημένο και πιστεύουμε ότι το έχουμε αντιμετωπίσει έτσι ώστε το προϊόν μας να μην χαρακτηρίζεται πλέον σαν PUA”.
Microsoft, for its part, states that CCleaner installers offer the Google Chrome, the Google Toolbar, the Avast Free Antivirus and AVG Antivirus Free. Although the users have the option to skip installing them, some could end up running software they didn't want. .
"While the grouped ones applications are legitimate, combining software, especially products from other providers, can lead to unexpected software activity that can negatively impact user experiences. While CCleaner app installers provide an option to opt out, some users can easily inadvertently install these bundled apps,” Microsoft says.
