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Nowadays, cookies, temporary files, and various other means of tracking your Web footprint are par for the course. Some of these trackers are useful, while others can be potentially intrusive. Thankfully, there are myriad freeware cleaners out there that help keep your system in check. CCleaner is one of the better ones for its ease of use and powerful cleaning capabilities.
CCleaner's simple and intuitive layout will appeal to users of all skill levels. Its four features -- Cleaner, Registry, Tools, and Options -- are prominently displayed on the left side of the window. We started with the Cleaner first, which breaks down your cleaning options into two tabs: Windows and Applications. The program works by first analyzing your system and then running the cleaner itself. By selecting the appropriate check boxes, we were able to clean our temporary Internet files, cookies, history, and cache in both Internet Explorer and Firefox at the same time, as well as empty our Recycle Bin and rid our computer of Windows log files. The Registry feature acts in the same fashion, letting you check off on the options you'd like to scan for issues. In less than 30 seconds, the program had scanned and displayed a long list of invalid entries that we could then opt to fix or leave alone by unchecking the boxes. In less time than it took to scan, the program fixed the issues we had selected. One note: We did have to run the Registry cleaner three times in a row before it came back with no issues found; each time it came back with fewer and fewer invalid entries. Using the Tools feature, we were able to manage our startup programs and successfully uninstall programs. We especially liked that CCleaner lets you manage your cookies so that you don't delete ones that are useful when browsing the Web. As with all Registry cleaners, we recommend that you proceed with caution before fixing or deleting any files. CCleaner does offer an online help feature, but for basic cleaning, you probably won't need it.
By default, the project opts you in for installing desktop and Start menu shortcuts, as well as adding run and open options in your Context menu. It also opts you in for installing Google Chrome and making it your default browser, so you'll have to uncheck the boxes to opt out. CCleaner installs and uninstalls without leaving any files or folders behind.
CCleaner-Clean up junk files and invalid Registry entries.-Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Piriform:
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.
What's new in this version: Version 3.24.1850 has added Firefox Plugin and Extension management and improved cleaning for Windows MRUs.
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 6,376 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 37 votes
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"love that you can save prior settings"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
I would recommend this program to anyone that wants a good cleaner that's easy to use and does what it says it will, really keeps my pc running good. Great tool to have for free and there is a paid version if you are interested. Thanks CCleaner!
Cons
None that I can see
Summary
Has a lot of option to clean up my PC disks, I'm still use this as the 'mainstream' cleaner for my pc.
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"Very fast and easy to use"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
I never used this fast and useful tool.
Cons
Very good, it is quite fast and convenient to use.
Summary
All of my friends think it is very good, it is quite fast and convenient to use.
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"Excellent Pre-Maintenance Product"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
CCleaner gets the dirty jobs done. It gets rid of errant and run-away registry entries, as well as also a convenient hub for startup items and cleaning out crap you don't necessarily need.
Cons
Read before you work it. Potential to mess some things up if you are not careful with the CCleaner tool.
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"its fast and does what it says"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
love that you can save prior settings
Cons
can't think of any
Summary
this product works the same every time and thats a good thing
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"Ok software"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
Free and kind of easy to use
Cons
Not as safe as I would like an easy to use software to be
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"Simple, fast, safe and free!"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
Does a great job at what it claims to do, remove junk!
Cons
Would be nice if there were a risk/benefit analysis info graph over the MANY cleaning options.
Summary
Does a better and faster job than many programs that charge.
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"Really glad I got CCleaner"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
This is a great program to help keep your pc clean. It's easy to use and understand. I really like having the choice of having a complex overwrite (35 times), and that it can be used for your recycle bin also. It installs quickly and easily and doesn't take up much disk space and it keeps itself up to date automatically if you want it to and it's free, yay! I also like the uninstall feature and the tools section.
Cons
The only con I have noticed is the registry cleaner. I don't want to use it because the registry is very complex and I'm not an "expert" user.
Summary
I would recommend this program to anyone that wants a good cleaner that's easy to use and does what it says it will, really keeps my pc running good. Great tool to have for free and there is a paid version if you are interested. Thanks CCleaner!
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"A must have"
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
The interface is very intuitive and easy to use even for a novice.
Cons
Not any worth mentioning
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"Awesome product easy to use."
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
Very User Friendly
Cons
None that I can see
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"It does its job nicely."
Version: CCleaner 3.24.1850
Pros
Works like a charm. No issues encountered so far.
Cons
- None so far.
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