CCleaner

[allchange]

My ccleaner keeps hanging is there a repair to get it back on track

 

[chscag]

Yes, there is a repair:

Uninstall it. CCleaner is a great app to use in Windows, but totally unnecessary for macOS and can actually do more damage than good. Get rid of it.

 

[allchange]

Yes, there is a repair:

Uninstall it. CCleaner is a great app to use in Windows, but totally unnecessary for macOS and can actually do more damage than good. Get rid of it.

 

[allchange]

I like your repair and I have already uninstalled it today. I know you said I don't need it on macOS but I have got used to using it, is there anything like it for macOS? close forgotten password that were left open, get rid of history on web usage and lot more.

 

[chscag]

Most of us use OnyX which is a free program for macOS and is safe to use. Be sure to download the specific version of OnyX for the version of macOS you're using. Run the program using its default settings.

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - OnyX

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files; run tasks of cleaning and computer maintenance; configure some hidden parameters of many Apple applications; and more.

www.titanium-software.fr

 

[allchange]

I already have OnyX and have used it for ages but I didn't realise there was a specific version. I have only used the maintenance I didn't realise there was more to it than that. How can I find out if I have the correct version for my macOS the version I have is 3.4.9 iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) running High Sierra 10.13.6.

 

[ferrarr]

I already have OnyX and have used it for ages but I didn't realise there was a specific version. I have only used the maintenance I didn't realise there was more to it than that. How can I find out if I have the correct version for my macOS the version I have is 3.4.9 iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) running High Sierra 10.13.6.

If OnyX works when you click on it, then you have the correct version.

https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html

Personally, I usually recommend Maintenance, instead of Onyx, because OnyX also has Deeper, which goes deeper into the macOS system files and has the probability of messing things up for inexperienced users.

Titanium Software | Operating System Utilities for Mac - Maintenance

Maintenance is an operating system maintenance and cleaning utility for macOS that you can use to perform miscellaneous tasks of computer maintenance: run periodic scripts; rebuild the databases; delete application, font, and system caches; and more.

www.titanium-software.fr

 

[allchange]

I already have OnyX and have used it for ages but I didn't realise there was a specific version. I have only used the maintenance I didn't realise there was more to it than that. How can I find out if I have the correct version for my macOS the version I have is 3.4.9 iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) running High Sierra 10.13.6.

I have just googled OnyX and found I have the correct version also more information about how to use it.

 

[harryb2448]

Version 3.4.9 is correct.

OnyX 3.4.9 for macOS High Sierra 10.13 download | macOS

OnyX is a multifunction utility that you can use to verify the startup disk and the structure of its system files, to run miscellaneous maintenance and cleaning tasks, to configure parameters in the Finder, Dock, Safari, and some of Apple's applications, to delete caches, to remove certain

insmac.org

 

[Rod]

These days I have a tendency to advise OP's just download Maintainence (for your OS) from Titanium Software. It performs all of the same tasks as the Maintenance script in Onyx but without the potentially more "dangerous" Utilities, Files and Parameters scripts which we don't advise anyway.

 

[allchange]

These days I have a tendency to advise OP's just download Maintainence (for your OS) from Titanium Software. It performs all of the same tasks as the Maintenance script in Onyx but without the potentially more "dangerous" Utilities, Files and Parameters scripts which we don't advise anyway.

I have only ever use the maintenance in Onyx and run in the default settings, which is what chscag advised, so I hope I have not done any lasting damage.

 

[Brian1230]

I used to use onyx on my older mac's but have not even downloaded it for my 2015 MacBook Air running Bis Sur. wonder if I should use this maintenance app for that or not. the laptop is a rocket ship and works awesome now.

 

[tomg35]

Isn't there a saying? If it's not broke, don't fix it

I used to use onyx on my older mac's but have not even downloaded it for my 2015 MacBook Air running Bis Sur. wonder if I should use this maintenance app for that or not. the laptop is a rocket ship and works awesome now.

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[chscag]

OnyX should only be used when it's needed. Or, you can run it periodically, like once a month.

And as long as it's used in its default mode, will not harm your system. Of course if you're a power user and know what all the other options are and what they will do, then run it at your own risk.

By the way, OnyX will warn you when you use those other more sophisticated options.