Should I Upgrade to CCleaner 5.x from v4.16?

[Ink]

UPDATE 2015: I now use the latest available version of CCleaner Portable.

Opinions are welcome, should I upgrade?

At the moment, I still use CCleaner 4.16 on Windows 8.1 x64. I like this version as it does not include the real-time monitoring or unusual GUI.

Today, I installed the latest version CCleaner 5.01 in Sandboxie to see the differences, I found 2 noticeable differences, 3 for revamped GUI.

1. Disk Analyzer (Tools)

(Note: D:/ is not SSD)

Detailed results for finding Pictures and Music on internal storage devices.

2. Monitoring (Options) - As I understand, this can be deactivated manually or by using the portable version of CCleaner.

- System Monitoring will prompt the user every 8 hours, if the default 500MB of space saved.
- Active Monitoring will run background checks of CCleaner, making sure you have the latest version.

(Help: Piriform - Changing monitoring settings (CCleaner Free))

 

[donetao]

I always up date CCleaner. I find the new features very useful. Monitoring is paid version only. I don't like the feature run CCleaner when computer starts!

 

[Exterminator]

I update it and just dont bother with the other features.I run it on demand.So its basically no different than the previous version

I don't like the feature run CCleaner when computer starts!

Just untick run CCleaner when computer starts

 

[Tani]

Mine is ondemand I don't let it run in background or auto start when windows starts. I use to clean my browsing history, cache sometimes & other computer related history & temp files once every two-three days.

 

[hopefully_secure]

The updates also improve the cleanup of various programs and add support for new versions of programs, if I remember correctly.

 

[jamescv7]

@Huracan : Don't hesitate to upgrade for version 5, it does not provide bloated features; to be in fact it contains continuous fixes wnd improvements.

 

[Purshu_Pro]

Come on @Huracan you know what u have to do. Indeed if u are still fed up of configuring the CCleaner to ur needs u may get the Portable Edition ! to prevent bloat on ur system.

 

[Ink]

I do use the Portable version. I replace CCleaner64.exe with a newer version and all settings are saved in the .INI file, no need to reconfigure anything.

ccleaner.ini
CCleaner64.exe
portable.dat​

 

[Maxxx58]

Same with you. I don't like the real-time monitoring. I just want to clean when I need

 

[JakeXPMan]

My VOTE: YES

I saw the new UI with version 5 and worried it would stray to far from 4. Then I tested it out, I came to realize Version 5 is just as nice, if not quicker and even more efficient CCleaner!

Go for it

 

[scot]

I update it and just dont bother with the other features.I run it on demand.So its basically no different than the previous version



Just untick run CCleaner when computer starts

Think like wise.