A tiny error like a registry key left over from a previous program after it was uninstalled are rated as critical, even though they cause no problems and can be ignored. Some, but not all, clean-up utilities and registry optimisers overstate the dangers of errors. I have even run some clean-up and optimiser tools on a fresh install of Windows before any software has been installed and they still came up with dozens of critical errors that I simply had to fix by buying the full product. This, of course, requires you to purchase a premium product. I have seen a few of these myself and after scanning the computer they produce a long list of errors that they claim are critical and must immediately be repaired for your safety and security. Not all cleanup and optimiser utilities will be classed as malware and Microsoft is specifically targeting those that deliberately display messages that are designed to scare you into buying full priced software you don’t really need. “In the future, programs that display coercive messaging will be classified as unwanted software, detected, and removed.” “There has been an increase in free versions of programs that purport to scan computers for various errors, and then use alarming, coercive messages to scare customers into buying a premium version of the same program.” Here’s what Microsoft said in a recent blog post: Now some of them, the worst example, are to be classified as unwanted software and they will be removed from the computer. In fact, the company would prefer you left Windows alone and not used these tools. The company has never recommended Windows cleanup utilities and never said you should use registry optimisers, cleaners and repair tools.
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