Yes

Not this case

I don't actually have anything to add, but it kinda felt right to quote that

Edited: repackaged

 

Last edited: Oct 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM

CCleaner has been bloated/untrustworthy for over 10 years. Compromised the moment they started doing more than system cleaning. Delete now.


A. The current Way is BleachBit System Cleaner (Linux/Windows/Mac).

Read some reviews, then try BleachBit (Free/Open Source/Github). You will never use another system/junk cleaner. BleachBit is now what CCleaner used to be...an unapologetic, deep-digging system cleaning beast only.

*BleachBit is not a malware scanner. It contains No Tracking/No Ads/No Upgrade Nagging.

In 2025, CCleaner is literally irrelevant to a sec/privacy-oriented power user. The 'Safe' versions are out-of-date. That is not a 'Plus'.

Good Luck!

P.S. Cats are still getting PUP's? Wow.

 

Well everytime you uninstall a Program more so with Windows built in Uninstaller it can leave behind entries in the Registry... RevoUninstaller is better at removing these I believe during the uninstallation process.
I also use O&O ShutUp10++ with nearly all entries ticked to remove all the built in Windows 11 Pro telemetry crap and never had any issues.

 

I use PrivaZer it is excellent the devs are open to witches as well as accepting donations and working with the witches community

 

I downloaded BleachBit and will give it a test. Thanks for all the tips everyone!!!

Now my only issue is these f&^$%$#@ browser popup windows, does anyone have any ideas what is causing it and how to stop? I think it is Opera latest update because I never saw it before and it just started happening.

https://ibb.co/39L064nF


https://ibb.co/F44KVsMb

 

Yes. Troubleshoot it and figure out what is going on. Also, you should be using Ublock Origin extension in Opera, if you aren't already. You don't want some third party application being able to edit your hosts file. What you really want is a correctly configured firewall, and look into finding a blocklist subscription. Or you could setup a dns sinkhole.

click and read spoiler this time

Spoiler

How to troubleshoot
Have them try in order:

1. Disable Opera extensions
   • Go to: opera://extensions
     
     
   • Toggle all off temporarily.
     
     
   • Reload a page and click in a text box again.
     
     
   • If it’s gone, re-enable one by one.
2. Check Windows Text Suggestions
   • Open Settings → Time & Language → Typing
     
     
   • Turn off:
     • “Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard”
       
       
     • “Multilingual text suggestions”
3. Check for IME or language bar
   • On the taskbar, click the language indicator (like ENG, CH, JP, etc.)
     
     
   • If another input method is active, switch to ENG US.
     
     
   • You can also remove extra input methods in Settings → Time & Language → Language & region.
4. Check background apps
   • Right-click Taskbar → Task Manager → Startup tab.
     
     
   • Disable any keyboard assistant, translation tool, or “productivity helper” app.
5. Try in another browser
   • If it only happens in Opera, it’s an extension or Opera AI prompt feature.
     
     
   • If it happens system-wide, it’s a Windows or IME feature.

 

Opera Ad Blocker is the only extension installed and enabled and turning off doesnt stop this popup window. I check startup in task manager and everything but RtkAudUService64 is disabled (Realtek High Definition Audio Driver, a software component that enables high-quality audio playback on Windows operating systems.) but spybot had something enabled so I disabled that too. Language is set, all typing and text are turned off. I just tried Firefox and it does not do this window popup so it is definitely Opera..

Opera did an update this week so it must be something with that but I cant find or dont know how to turn it off

 

That's awesome. I'm not that savvy with "patching" stuff so it comes down to FW and NetLimiter blocking it dead. No net access means no targeting it for anything - it just does it's job like any other automated tool.

The "reg cleaner" is OFF, No "drive wiper", no "dupe finder", no "system restore", No "loading/running at startup", no "scheduling", no "smart cleaning", no "data sharing", and no updating... I have a bunch of "includes" for getting rid of junk that apps leave on the system, and I do use the start up editor tool (handy), and the cookie clean tool. It works without incident on or off the inet. Used it that way in win7 for years. No issues.

 

Chat, am I cooked?

 

Windows is a notorious data hoarder. When you want to free up space, sometimes it takes up to several gigabytes!

Windows Tutorial - Using Disk Cleanup (Windows 10/11)

 

i thought windows10's own uninstaller is doing a clean job. i haven't uninstalled much, will take a look next time i uninstall something.
on win7 i was using "total uninstall". it was really good. revo uninstaller is as good i think. but back then total uninstall was the bomb.

will check out o&o's shutup tool. they do have good apps.

there's this one utility i've found some weeks back.

https://kurtzimmermann.com/tweakpower_en.html

but as always with tools allowing you to alter your os system, use with caution!!

 

What kind of pop-up window is it? Do you have a screenshot?

Malwarebytes - AdwCleaner ---> www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner
The world’s most popular adware cleaner finds and removes unwanted
programs and junkware so your online experience stays optimal and hassle-free.

uBlock Origin ---> https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock
An efficient blocker: Low memory footprint and low CPU usage—yet it applies thousands more filters than other popular blockers.

 

A few things about SB S&D;
With Spybot you can turn off the updater and the "internet protection". Never used it because it's irrelevant. Spybot will want to load at startup - turn that off too. Also you don't need the updater service and/or scanner service running all the time. Just set those to manual in SVC's panel. There's nothing wrong with updating the hosts with new found garbage sites - SB will make a backup for you and set the hosts file to Read Only which it should be set to anyway. Been running this for years and it works fine.

No idea about opera. Never used it. But if its giving issues I would just get rid of it. But before tossing opera out the door you might first make a note of what opera version you had running properly. Download that version of the OFFLINE INSTALLER. Do not use the installer stubs that require internet connection to complete. If you have passwords or links to save, save them off first. Completely uninstall opera with REVO (searching all accounts), afterward police up the remaining junk and reboot. Reinstall the correct opera version with internet turned OFF and turn off all opera updating.

FF and chrome are the easiest to mold to ones expectations. Been using those for years as well and keep the updaters TURNED OFF as well as updates for extensions. Ublock Origin should be the only ad block you need. For chrome & UB origin you'll want to run a older version of chrome browser and turn off the updates because the newer versions of chrome have effectively gutted ublock's effectiveness.

 

Just block it in your firewall

 

...does anyone still use these crap closed-source (reason 'cause are potentially dangerous) softwares ?

Switch to freedom:
https://github.com/MarcoRavich/Opendows/blob/main/Tweakers.md#-

 

I've also been an Opera user for ages. All updates don't cause any errors for me. @saccamano, you write that you know nothing about Opera—you've never used it, but you recommend simply deleting the Opera browser without having analyzed the problem. You're giving the questioner poor, unqualified advice. You should always update Opera, as Opera reacts quickly to new and existing problems and makes your browser more secure.

 

yea, definitely stay away from those, there's objectively no reason to use them

 

Yes, I posted before but here they are again.

https://ibb.co/39L064nF


https://ibb.co/F44KVsMb


it happens in any blank field on websites, like a select empty box in email inbox or search on this forum just above does it or the empty comment space at audioz etc. any website does the same which makes me think it is some kind of "inspect element - developers tool" or something?

The most recent update of Opera caused this to start but I cant find any way to turn off whatever is doing it.

 

Spoiler: Source: Grok KI

It sounds like a frustrating issue that's disrupting your browsing—especially since it's tied to a recent Opera update and only triggers on empty interactive elements (like dropdowns, search bars, or comment boxes). Based on the details (universal across sites, no specific error pages, and the "HTML_Type_Unspecified - Server Response Pending" phrasing), this isn't a server-side problem but almost certainly a client-side glitch in Opera's handling of the DevTools Network panel. Let me break it down and guide you on fixes.

Why This Is Happening

• The Message Origin: "HTML_Type_Unspecified" is a quirky label Chrome/Opera (both Chromium-based) sometimes shows in the Network tab of DevTools when a resource loads without a clear Content-Type header (e.g., it defaults to text/html for something like a script or empty response). "Server Response Pending" is the standard status for ongoing requests that haven't fully resolved yet. These aren't true errors—they're just debug info.
• The Trigger: When you interact with an empty field (e.g., clicking into a blank search box or select dropdown), the site often fires off an async request (like an autocomplete fetch or placeholder load). If Opera's DevTools is open (or auto-opening), it logs this as a "pending" entry with that unspecified type. But since you see it pop up visually (not just in logs), it's likely:
  • DevTools launching unexpectedly on focus.
  • An extension hijacking the interaction to "inspect" or monitor elements.
  • A new "feature" from the update enabling verbose logging/debug mode for forms/inputs.
• Opera Update Link: Opera frequently syncs with Chromium updates (e.g., version 108+ in late 2023 added stricter header checks and better DevTools integration). If this started post-update, it could be a bug in how DevTools hooks into input events—especially if you have Opera's built-in VPN, ad-blocker, or sidebar tools enabled, which can intercept requests.

This isn't malware (it'd be too inconsistent), but it mimics "inspect element" behavior because it is inspection-related. Good news: It's fixable without reinstalling.

Quick Troubleshooting Steps
Start with these in order—they target the most common culprits. Test on a site like Gmail's inbox search or a forum comment box after each.

1. Close DevTools Completely:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + I (or Cmd + Option + I on Mac) to toggle it—if it's open, close it.
   • Right-click anywhere on a page > Inspect > close the panel.
   • Restart Opera and check if the message still appears. If it does, DevTools might be auto-triggering.
2. Disable Auto-Open for DevTools:
   • Go to opera://flags in the address bar.
   • Search for "devtools" or "inspector".
   • Disable flags like #enable-devtools-experiments, #inspector-global-search, or anything with "auto-open" or "dock".
   • Relaunch Opera (Relaunch button at the bottom).
   • If that doesn't help, search for "network" flags and disable #enable-network-service-logging (this can cause pending request spam).
3. Check and Disable Extensions:
   • Extensions like uBlock Origin, LastPass, Grammarly, or any "inspector" tools (e.g., React DevTools, Vue Inspector) can hook into form fields and trigger DevTools-like logs.
   • Go to Menu > Extensions > Manage Extensions.
   • Toggle all off one by one (start with ad/content blockers), then test. Re-enable non-culprits.
   • Also disable Opera's built-ins: Menu > Settings > Sidebar—turn off VPN, Ad Blocker, or Workspaces if active.
4. Reset DevTools Settings:
   • Open DevTools manually (Ctrl + Shift + I).
   • Click the gear icon (Settings) in the panel.
   • Under "Preferences" > "Restore defaults and reload".
   • Close DevTools, clear Opera's cache (Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security > Clear browsing data—select "Cached images and files"), and restart.
5. Test in a Clean Profile:
   • Create a new user profile: Menu > Settings > Browser > Add (or use opera://settings/manageProfile).
   • Sign out of sync if possible, and browse incognito (Ctrl + Shift + N).
   • If it doesn't happen here, your main profile has corrupted settings/extensions—migrate data over.
6. Rollback or Update Opera:
   • Check your version: Menu > Help > About Opera. If it's recent (e.g., 100+), try updating to the latest via Help > Update & Recovery.
   • For rollback: Download an older version from Opera's archive (search "Opera previous versions" on their site), install over (it won't delete data), and disable auto-updates in Settings > Browser > Update.

If Nothing Works

• Report It: Head to Opera's forums (forums.opera.com) or Reddit (r/opera) and post a thread with your Opera version, OS, and a screenshot of the exact popup. Mention the update date—it might be a known bug.
• Temporary Workaround: Use keyboard shortcuts to avoid mouse-focus on fields (e.g., Tab to navigate), or switch to Firefox/Chrome temporarily for affected sites.
• Advanced: If you're comfy, inspect Opera's console (Ctrl + Shift + J) on a triggering site and look for errors related to "network" or "fetch". Share those for more tailored advice.

This should knock it out—let me know how step 1-3 go or if you spot any patterns (e.g., only on certain sites). We'll nail it!

 

Last edited: Oct 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM

@PulseWave I fixed it!

None of the ai suggestions worked until the very last one of home - Update & Recovery and did a reload reinstall or whatever they term it as. When I closed and then reopened Opera it did the little O update screen loading window and then the browser opened with questions etc just like a fresh install does. Now those popup windows are gone. I hope it stays that way! Thanks for offering help albeit ai lol