Clean Machine Plus 2

• License:

  Free to try; $49.99 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 14 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  34,526

• Operating Systems:

  Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows NT/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  5-use trial

• Date Added:

  March 10, 2004

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Publisher's description of Clean Machine Plus

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.

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Editor's review of Clean Machine Plus

• 4.0 stars

• "Clean Machine Plus"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Clean Machine Plus 2

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.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.9 stars out of 14 votes
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• 1 stars

  Version: Clean Machine Plus 2

  "Wiped my OS before I could Use It"

  by nariward on December 9, 2006

  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.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Clean Machine Plus 2

  "Great stuff...give it a try"

  on May 6, 2004

  Summary: Does exactly what it says. Try it and like it

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• 5 stars

  Version: Clean Machine Plus 2

  "Great product...just what I was looking for."

  on May 5, 2004

  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.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Clean Machine Plus 2

  "Works Great! Would recommend to my friends."

  on April 23, 2004

  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.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Clean Machine Plus 2

  "worked great with my computer"

  on April 21, 2004

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