CNET Editors' review
This simple privacy application handles its main job without incident, though it can't match the level of protection provided by its more capable competitors. Real Time Cleaner's self-explanatory interface mainly consists of a number of check boxes that let you choose which areas of Internet Explorer and the Windows system you'd like to tidy up. For example, you can clear your online tracks by deleting cookies, temporary files, and typed URLs. You also can mask other PC activities by erasing the histories from such system components as the Recycle Bin and the Run menu. The ability to schedule cleaning sessions and run the program at start-up are welcome features, although such functionality is rather common for this type of utility. Unfortunately, this program can't wipe traces from any third-party applications, and the omission of a secure file shredder also is a disappointment. This application best suits Internet Explorer users seeking a quick way to get rid of their online tracks.
Publisher's Description
From Amplusnet:
Real Time Cleaner is a privacy-protection tool that securely deletes online Internet tracks and program-activity records stored in your browser and other hidden files on your computer. It maintains your online privacy by permanently erasing all your online tracks, such as browser cookies, the Internet URL history, the typed URL history, autocomplete forms, the password history, Internet Explorer Favorites, and temporary files. Real Time Cleaner also erases the contents of the Recycle Bin and the Run and Find Files histories. You can schedule the program to perform customized cleaning tasks at specified intervals.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 16 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 15 votes
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"This software cleans but it deleates way too much"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Pros
I can not suggest what is good about this product because I have spent all my time trying to recover all the files it has deleted.
Cons
Yesterday I was looking for a software to clean my computer. Today I'm looking for a software to recover deleted files. Seems this product goes out and looks for files and directories that have been accessed in the last couple of months, and deletes them all. I'm now trying to recover over four gigabytes of files it deleted. What is realy bad, is that it not only delete the file accessed (documents, movies, pictures), it also deletes the directory they are in. I would not recomend this product to anyone.
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"privacy utility"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Pros
privacy? no longer a problem , use Real Time Cleaner
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"Does its job ok"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Pros
wel, this utility does its job preety good, most of all I have liked the scheduler or cleaning operations, so that i have no worries over my privacy. Also, i have appreciated the computer cleaning not only the traces of the online activity.
Cons
so far availale for IE browser,
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"Wiped out most of my favorites"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
This program wiped out a substantial portion of my bookmarks (favorites), never to be seen again. They are NOT in the recycyle bin either. I'm somewhat annoyed!
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"Effective protection tool!"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
Being addicted to web surfing, I have tried this tool for erasing all details about my surfing habits, and it does it all: cleans browser cookies,browser history, autocomplete forms and password history, temporary internet files. Good to have one set on your computer!
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"Does work for me ..."
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
Just a great working application. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated - effectively cleans the IE.
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"My Privacy"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
Well, I am sharing my computer with my roommate and we have decided to used a cleaning software in order to have both our privacy. This application was the best choice: does the cleaning job (cookies, history, and so on) and the license costs is affordable.
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"Nice to have"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
I do not use the Real Time Cleaner on a daily basis but it nice to have such a product. After I browse some sites I do clean my tracks because I am not the only one using the computer.
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"My Opinion"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
Easy to install and use. All current features are working well and fast.
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"Nice Cleaner"
Version: Real Time Cleaner 2.5
Summary
Nice application, to bad that it is not free, but anyway the price of $9 is not that expensive.
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