GenDiskCleaner for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 2, 2015

This bare-bones utility does its main job and costs nothing, but it's neither a full-fledged privacy suite nor a comprehensive disk cleaner. GenDiskCleaner's interface is the epitome of the word boring, but since it only does a couple of things, its check-box scheme is blissfully easy to comprehend. Basically, the program deletes Internet Explorer cookies and cached files and also can erase your Recent Documents history and empty the Recycle Bin. But unlike full-featured privacy-protection apps, this one doesn't support other browsers, wipe tracks from third-party apps, or shred documents. You'll find an additional tool for getting rid of space-hogging temp files, but the app lacks additional disk-optimization tools. It won't hurt greenhorns to try the free GenDiskCleaner, as long as they make sure to supplement it with a couple of more powerful applications.

GenDiskCleaner for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 18, 2002

Latest update: September 2, 2015

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/NT/2000

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 74,550

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.1/5

27 User Votes

How to find hidden "permanent files"?
theedman22April 13, 2010
Pros
Looks as good as Ccleaner
Cons
Doesn't look like it will get rid of hidden files. Files that stay on after cleaning up internet files
Summary
I need something to help me find and get rid of permanent hidden files. It looks like a good general product, but what about files I can't seem to find that are wasting room in my computer. Not cache files or cookie files, but things I see come up when I run Spybot.
Simple and effective!
megadupekFebruary 25, 2008
Pros
The tool is simple and effective. It does what it's supposed to do. It cleans your hard drive from unnecessary files.
Cons
The program could do a little bit more automatic calculations i.e. how much hard drive space do i get back after deleting the files etc.
Summary
no confusion, what a relief!
blondesillydillyOctober 14, 2007
Pros
I tried out other sites, and they was the only one that I could actually use and understand. It does everything I needed or wanted to do.
Cons
Summary
20 GB FREED !!!!
mekaeelDecember 5, 2006
Pros
Very simple and small program. <p>Very easy interface. <p>I was going crazy seeing my hard-drive getting full and I couldn't know from what. Seriously I checked almost every single folder I have in my computer and I still couldn't see where or what files are taking all this space. <p> <p>Finally this program detected hidden "Recent Files" that are stored in the hard disk. I watch a lot of animations and movies on my computer, all of the episodes were backed-up without me knowing it. Thanks to this program I deleted them within a push of a button!
Cons
none!
Summary
About 2 GB freed!
WingedPaladinMarch 15, 2006
Pros
This little program freed almost 2 GB of temp files. Yay! Better than me having to go through and search for these files.
Cons
GenDiskCleaner seemed to freeze first time I tried deleting unnecessary files. I gave it another chance, and it performed well. :)
Summary
Great for getting rid of useless gigs
TheCheese33October 29, 2005
Pros
Easy to use <p>Can free up gigs at a time (The first time I used it, I freed up 5 gigs! :) ) <p>FREE FREE FREE!
Cons
Would like for it to scan more of your hard drive, to see if there's anything else I need to get rid of. I have some secret files hidden in my desktop somewhere, and I want them out.
Summary
that will do very nicely
zippy05October 5, 2005
Pros
quick download in zip file, simplistic interface, but hey, who cares when it's freeware. Did a splendid job at the first attempt, and gave me 300 meg back, must recommend.
Cons
Summary
Best Program For The Money
hadi96May 14, 2005
Pros
Cleans and removes everything in sight, the interface is fairly simple but is very functional. I love it and use it every day.
Cons
None
Summary
Excellent Program
clashcityrockaApril 9, 2005
Pros
Easy to use, small file size, quick download time, quick installation time, and once again, easy interface.
Cons
The interface is a wee bit simple and didn't access my Recycle Bin, but that could just be a problem on my machine. Other than that, it works excellently.
Summary
AMAZING!
davidwr99March 5, 2005
Pros
I was very impressed with this product. it truly was a very small file and it did it's job very well, also it is true freeware. there was no trial period or registration required. I really like it.
Cons
The interface leaves a little to be desired, but it is easy to understand. but who can complain about a interface on good operating freeware, and also with a better interface the file would probaly be larger.
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Developer’s Description

By Genesis InSoft

Free up space on your hard drive with this file-cleaning tool.

GenDiskCleaner helps free up space on your hard drive. Disk Cleanup searches your drive based on your selection. It shows you cookies, history files, Internet cache files, Recent Files, Favorites, Common Documents, and temporary files you can safely delete. You can direct GenDiskCleaner to delete some or all of those files.