History Sweeper

CNET Editors' review

History Sweeper gives users a chance to cover their tracks and erase digital fingerprints. Whether you are interested in keeping information from others or simply cleaning up valuable space on your hard drive, this program offers a way to help.

This program could not be much simpler to operate. There is one screen with four tabs that gives users all the options for their sweep. Three of the tabs focus on different areas of the computer you can clean. Internet History allows you to scrub your browsing history, cookies, and even Google search bar entries. The Applications tab allows you to choose whether to keep your past entries in Word, Excel, and even music listening a secret. The Windows tab allows users to delete things like temporary files and the Recycle Bin. Sweeping items from the computer is as simple as hitting the OK button. We liked the screen that appeared showing every file being scoured and how close the process is to completion. In the end, you are given a tally of files and how much space was cleared. Interesting options include a scheduler to automatically perform this task and a Shredder, which destroys any trace of these files once they are deleted.

The 14-day trial period is on the short side, but the program is so easy to use that it's ample time to fully test it. History Sweeper is a simple program that performs its task quickly. We recommend it for all users looking to increase their security.

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All User Reviews

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Great Toolbar for Safe Browsing"

    March 4, 2013  |   By jessicaalba1

    Version: History Sweeper 3.34

    Pros

    I like these product so much. It is great tool for protect your data from all internet harmful effect. We also developed adware development visit http://www.total-toolbar.com/adware-development.php

    Cons

    I like these product so much. It is great tool for protect your data from all internet harmful effect. We also developed adware development visit http://www.total-toolbar.com/adware-development.php

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Simple and straightfoward."

    July 2, 2012  |   By Mortdecai

    Version: History Sweeper 3.32

    Pros

    Came as a freebie with Driver Commander.
    Very simple to use.

    Cons

    None that I have found.

    Summary

    Excellent piece of kit. Very easy to customize and does what it says it does.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "History Sweeper - for automatic clean temporary files"

    May 3, 2012  |   By saimran

    Version: History Sweeper 3.32

    Pros

    History Sweeper automatically cleans up the folder you specify, which may include temporary files, History, Cookies, Auto Complete passwords and forms, shopping etc

    Cons

    Developer: InforWorks Technology Company
    Distributed: shareware, 29.95 USD
    Operating System: Windows
    Size 342 KB

    Summary

    History Sweeper - a tool for automatic cleaning of temporary files, which in large quantities remain after surfing. Thus, the program can perform several functions - to ensure your privacy, save space on your hard disk and remove a variety of spyware. History Sweeper automatically cleans up the folder you specify, which may include temporary files, History, Cookies, Auto Complete passwords and forms, shopping etc. This program makes cleaning "on the fly." History Sweeper supports not only work with Internet Explorer, but with Firefox.
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  • 2.0 stars

    "it is good but needs a bigger coverage"

    September 28, 2011  |   By jag91959

    Version: History Sweeper 3.27

    Pros

    full corporate version needed

    Cons

    i need to have a full version of history cleaner accomodating about 40 pcs as i own a internet cafe.please advise what version and price for the product.a unlimited version could work.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Excellent product"

    December 2, 2010  |   By perryagm

    Version: History Sweeper 3.22

    Pros

    Everything

    Cons

    None nada nyet

    Summary

    Excellent product

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  • 1.0 stars

    "after 1 day it said my trial was up..RIPOFF"

    March 27, 2010  |   By DukeaK1

    Version: History Sweeper 3.06

    Pros

    O Zero None

    Cons

    Never had a chance to see if there were any pros or cons...Rip off trial period 1 day what a joke.

    Summary

    How can I comment except to say its a rip off with a 1 day trial period

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  • 5.0 stars

    "FANTASTIC!"

    December 24, 2009  |   By emick23

    Version: History Sweeper 3.03

    Pros

    Scrub your Internet (see below), Windows, applications and settings.

    Cons

    Only a 14-day trial.

    Summary

    Used at work (limited Internet use) and found 2713 Internet Applications which could be tossed. Home computer, found more than 14,134 (!!!) Internet Applications to be tossed. Absolutely scary to find so many. Windows, 503 applications. Very easy to use.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "NOT GOOD ENOUGH"

    May 11, 2008  |   By Mohammed Mubeen

    Version: History Sweeper 2.96

    Cons

    After using history sweeper to delete my browsing history I checked to see if it was deleted but my history was still there!

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  • 4.0 stars

    "COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT!"

    September 8, 2007  |   By DRDRJAY

    Version: History Sweeper 2.86

    Pros

    It's been very useful through all the versions; I just don't stick with all the defaults 'cause, for example, I like to keep my Run History intact.

    Cons

    Default settings a little too much for me.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Doesn't float my boat."

    August 23, 2006  |   By Powerman2442

    Version: History Sweeper 2.7

    Pros

    This program is fairly easy to use and claims to find many files that need to be deleted.

    Cons

    I'd like it more if it displayed the files that needed deleted. Rather than say there are X number of files that need to be cleared.

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