CNET Editors' review
Although we have a few complaints, Clean Machine Plus nonetheless makes a decent privacy-protection tool. Similar to any privacy application worth its salt, this one clears away your Web-surfing tracks, although it only works with Internet Explorer. This program's interface isn't its strongest point, as it takes a few minutes to get your bearings. Still, most users should be able to operate it with no trouble after doing a bit of investigation. Clean Machine Plus can automatically empty your Recycle Bin, but unlike many similar apps, it can't wipe other Windows system areas, such as the Run menu or the Clipboard. The list of supported third-party apps also is quite small, restricting you to MSPaint, WinZip, and WordPad. On the plus side, the included pop-up blocker works well, although it couldn't stop some of the more complex ads we threw its way. We so appreciate the tool for wiping our hard drive's free space, and we like the secure file shredder, which overwrites documents 35 times to make sensitive data nearly impossible to recover. Still, we think the five-use trial will be too short for most users to really decide if the program is right for them. Clean Machine Plus isn't perfect, but its strong feature set helps make it a worth a try for more experienced users.
Publisher's Description
From HFK Creative Enterprises:
Clean Machine Plus software provides Internet security, protection, and privacy defense with definitive technology that will eliminate, clean, delete, and wipe unwanted and sensitive data gathered in hidden data files while browsing the Internet or simply using your PC.
Its functions include the ability to wipe any data, files, folders, and stored information from anywhere on your PC; to wipe virtual and page file (swap file) memories; and to clean Registry entries for common software applications. The application has automated cleaning, an industrial strength pop-up stopper, and it can wipe any size or type of magnetic media drive, such as hard drives, ZIP drives and 3.5-inch disks. When using the program, it shows the wipe technology and the proof of functionality, which is exclusive to our software so far. You can wipe the free space on any drive of any size. Clean Machine Plus makes PCs run faster, cleaner, and safer. It uses uncompromising technology, the wipes are above the Dept. of Defense standard, it recovers lost passwords, and eliminate all traces of Internet activity.
More Popular Privacy Software downloads
- CCleaner
270,105 downloads
- Easy-Hide-IP
9,233 downloads
- KeyScrambler Personal
4,827 downloads
- Hotspot Shield Elite
2,500 downloads
- The Unblock Websites Proxy Program
2,407 downloads
-
All versions:
3.9 starsout of 14 votes
-
Current version:
4.6 starsout of 12 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
Results 1-10 of 10
-
"Wiped my OS before I could Use It"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Pros
Havent had a chance to use it - dealing with all of the tech difficulties they know are inherent in the program.
Cons
Sure - they have the fix on their web site, but I tried installing the program to wipe an old PC running on Win98, and before I could use it, it wiped my operating system - I have to reinstall Windows. And there tech support didnt even respond to tell me this is a common problem - or even direct me back to their web site for the fix.
-
"Great stuff...give it a try"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
Does exactly what it says. Try it and like it
-
"Great product...just what I was looking for."
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
I was looking for a product that didnt just delete activity but used wiping technology... this one is it. Would suggest a download and purchase to anyone. This program works great.
-
"Works Great! Would recommend to my friends."
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
Found and removed internet data that other programs I beta tested left behind. Also, I read up on "wiping" technology and found Clean Machine Plus to be the only product using it for removing data collected from the internet of the products I tried.
-
"worked great with my computer"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
-
"Best prduct on the market!!!!!!!!!"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
I've always had other people fix or maintain my computer, but with the Clean Machine I can do it myself with ease!! I'm not only thrilled to be able to use this product easily but also because it's the only program out there that actually does what it's suppose to do. I've had people install many different pop up blockers on my computer and this is the only one I'm satisfied with. I recommend the Clean Machine to everyone I meet.
-
"#1 Product out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
I'm not big into computers, practically the only thing I do is search the internet. I've had many problems with previous spyware programs that don't do half as much as what they say. With Clean Machine you don't need a PH.D to work the program!!
-
"This is THE product for cleaning your computer!!"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
I use the internet a lot and there are so much pop up ads as well as new ways that people track you while on the internet. Clean Machine takes away all the bad with its easy to use interface. Anyone can use it and no other products do half as much as this. Recommended. Buy It!
-
"Ultimate Security - I love it!!!"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
I have owned my own company for many years and have had sensitive work related material on my PC for years. I have done work group scenarios on the internet in project related tasks. I have used Webroot and Evidence Eliminator to remove sensitive data. After using Clean Machine Plus, I found data that I thought had been removed a long time ago. Using HFKInc's wiping technology, all the data I thought was deleted, but wasn't, has now confidently been removed from my system. Kudos to Clean Machine Plus - keep it coming!!!
-
"An all-in-one package *Great*"
Version: Clean Machine Plus 2
Summary
The secure file delete is great, wipes roughly twice as fast as others who use the Gutmann method. Tested it with File Scavenger, found 0 bytes retrievable. Definately worth a look if you have sensitive info or re-sell drives. Best of all, it deletes internet activity with the same method. The pop-up stopper, memory cleaning tool, and variety of set tasks are icing on the cake. A powerful set of tools!
Results 1-10 of 10
