Remove clutter from a computer and speed up its performance with this utility
Remove clutter from a computer and speed up its performance with this utility
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What is CCleaner
CCleaner is a tool that is used to scan your computer to remove malware and other threats that could cause harm to your computer. The program scans your hard drive and will clean up all of the unnecessary files that are stored on your computer and fix problems. The program allows you to scan different aspects of your computer, including temporary internet files, program files and much more.
CCleaner also comes with an uninstaller which can be used to remove programs and files from your computer. It is more powerful than the uninstaller that comes with Windows. You should not remove any items if you do not know what it is because you may end up removing programs and files that are necessary for your computer to run properly.
When installing CCleaner, it will ask if you want to install Google Chrome as well. You can choose to not select this option if you do not wish to download Google Chrome or if you already have it installed on your computer. It will also ask if you want to use the program to preserve cookies that your computer uses when you log into websites.
The CCleaner program is very easy to use, and anyone will be able to figure out how to use it properly. The program will not delete any infected files without asking you which ones you want to delete or keep. The program also has a Registry Checker which scans your computer and will fix bad entries after a backup.
The newest release also comes with a Drive Wiper. The Drive Wiper can be found under the Tools section, and it allows you to scrub the free space or the entire hard drive. There are three levels of strength that will clear your hard drive if you want to remove everything on your computer.
The newest version of CCleaner also supports 64 bit computers, making it a more versatile program. There are also minor bug fixes that allows the program to work better than previous versions. There is improved support and cleaning for temporary internet files on Google Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. Removing saved passwords in your browsers is also improved with the newest software.
CCleaner is great software that will keep your computer running properly. The software allows you to clean your computer from basic files to a full hard drive wipe. It is easy to use, and it is great for both beginners and experts.
Pros
- Easy to use interface
- Added support for popular browsers
- Scans are very quick
- Uninstall feature that is better than Windows uninstall program
- Drive Wipe will clear empty space or your full hard drive
- Registry problems can be fixed with CCleaner
- Easy to choose which parts of your computer to scan
Cons
- Easy to delete programs and files that you need
- May install Google Chrome if you don’t deselect the box during installation