Baku for Windows

Name: Baku
Rating: 3.1 (81 reviews)
Author: Pmcc

By Pmcc
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Download.com staffJune 29, 2020

Remove the detritus of Windows with this very helpful freeware. Baku's interface is a lesson in clean, efficient design, and cleaning up your computer is easily completed using the three wizards to remove unwanted files, invalid Registry keys, and Most Recently Used lists.

This flexible program allows you to search for specific junk file types and easily exclude folders or drives from the scan. Results can be sorted a number of ways, with buttons to select (or deselect) all items for deletion. One oddity: Instead of going back to the main interface Baku completely closes if you cancel a search.

This freeware clean-up tool is powerful enough for system administrators but easy enough for the intermediate or Registry-savvy user.

What’s new in version 4.3.4369

Version 4.3.4369 added several new programs to MRU List detection.

Baku for Windows

By Pmcc
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GENERAL

Release: December 19, 2011

Latest update: June 29, 2020

Version: 4.3.4369

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Server
Windows 2003
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 76,485

Downloads Last Week: 2

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3.1/5

81 User Votes

Steer clear of Baku
PrashantGogoiJanuary 31, 2012
Pros
- Clean, wizard like interface
Cons
- Extremely slow - Buggy: I searched for unneeded files and then cancelled the operation and to my surprise, my recycle bin was filled with temporary files
Summary
How CNET awards a 5 Star rating to this program beats me as it is not even worth a single star. The only thing good about the program is its interface. Watching it search for junk (especially registry) is like watching grass grow. I cancelled the unneeded file operation and found my previously empty Recycle Bin filled with junk!!! Luckily, I had taken a backup prior to installation but still did not have the nerve to try deleting anything from the searches. This is a critical flaw in the program, and forget about getting a star, it should have never been in CNET in the first place!!! Guys, stay away from this one. There are far better, faster and safer cleaners out there.
Wiped out printer capability and who knows what else.
crseconJuly 30, 2011
Pros
Seemed to remove excess baggage--
Cons
Which was essential to major functioning such as "printing"--had to Restore system to much earlier--thus
Summary
Is best avoided. All duplicate file and registry cleaners are likely to wipe out essential files.
Cannot agree with C-net rating
jrmannMay 2, 2011
Pros
Yes, removal was easy, but...
Cons
Try something else.
Summary
Appears to do what it claims and does it well
rickyticFebruary 18, 2011
Pros
Works very well so far and very quickly.
Cons
To soon to tell if any exist
Summary
Refer to item #3
Not for the faint of heart
BrainDead1February 15, 2011
Pros
Might actually do what it claims to.
Cons
Trashed my W-7 Pro.
Summary
I ran my first scan using the defaults. Immediately, my OEM Windows 7 Pro informed me it was an unauthorized installation. When I tried to correct this through the Windows 7 website I was offered a chance to purchase an authorized version. It was during this procedure that I discovered some of the browsing features of Chrome and Firefox were not working. Fortunately, I always set a system restore point before installing new software, so I was able to get my system back. I'd recommend this program only if you are thoroughly qualified to handle any damage it might do to your system.
Baku is good software for broken or duplicate files.
posh69--2008November 17, 2010
Pros
It just WORKS!
Cons
The product is ok;It serves Its purpose.
Summary
IT JUST WORKS!
So simple to use
bogalotNovember 2, 2010
Pros
Shows up heaps of junk laying around from spam mongers and old installations
Cons
Nothing to not likr at all
Summary
Great Program for its small size
mdhaukeApril 21, 2010
Pros
Good at cleaning out scrap files and cleans registry
Cons
None, works as advertise
Summary
This program finds errors/files that others miss.
didn't like program overall
bartonstevenJanuary 28, 2010
Pros
efficent looking
Cons
caused system problems after cleaning up system,
Summary
would not recommend
Does the job
January 12, 2010
Pros
Cleans up without a hassle. Speeds up computer, which it should having gotten rid of unnecessary files.
Cons
Too many clicks to finish which shows how much I have to do.
Summary
Excellent app. Used with "Glary" (see TechRepublic Downloads) , everything was running smoothly and faster.

Developer’s Description

By Pmcc

Search for system registry errors and delete unwanted files that can be safely removed.

Baku allows you to search for system registry errors and unneeded files that can be safelly removed. Baku deletes empty folders, 'History' folder contents, 'Recent documents' folder contents, 'Temp' folder contents, temporary internet files, cookies. Searches Windows log files, shortcuts to missing files and folders and user specified file types. Registry scan removes unused and obsolete keys, including ActiveX/COM, Application Paths, Fonts, Help files, Icon files, Sound files, Uninstall Programs and Windows Installer. The registry is automatically backed up before any changes are made. Implements the standard DOD 5220.22-M, to give you confidence that once deleted, your file data is gone forever (if Eraser is installed it will be used instead). Clears MRU lists from many applications including Media Player, eMule, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, and WinZip.

Baku for Windows

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What’s new in version 4.3.4369

Baku for Windows

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User Reviews

Steer clear of Baku

Wiped out printer capability and who knows what else.

Cannot agree with C-net rating

Appears to do what it claims and does it well

Not for the faint of heart

Baku is good software for broken or duplicate files.

So simple to use

Great Program for its small size

didn't like program overall

Does the job

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