ScrubXP for Windows

Name: ScrubXP
Rating: 2.9 (9 reviews)
Author: bartdart.com

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

ScrubXP automatically removes temporary files and registry clutter from web browsing and file usage. Its panic mode offers advanced cleaning and Explorer restart.

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Pros
- Deletes temporary files and registry keys
- Runs automatically on startup
- Panic mode offers enhanced cleaning
- Restarts Windows Explorer for cleanliness
Cons
- Limited functionality beyond temporary file cleanup
- No advanced scheduling options
- User interface is minimal

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 9, 2002

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 20,040

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

2.9/5

9 User Votes

Commando_RJune 22, 2008
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Good
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A good app
Glenn StellaApril 27, 2008
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Cleans your reg very accurate
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you have to have a very wide screen to read every thing and see everything
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very bad
dan912December 13, 2005
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1. it keeps freezing my computer and 2. it dosnt work at all not recommended
Cons
everything
Summary
Crap
dunky33November 23, 2005
Pros
It found problems
Cons
Even when the program fixed the problems it found.... every day the same problems were there again even though the comp had been off and no-one had used it
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SPY WARE
January 24, 2005
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very clever way of making you download stuff like this. First, the author makes the IE explorer's own clear history cookie and file program unusable, through certain websites that you visit that contains exploits. then you can't clear your own history with the IE anymore and is forced to resort to other programs such as this one. Other programs charge this one doesn't so people will choose this one. But guess wat in the program there are trojan/exploits contained with in and they are very well hidden so you can't find them unless you really look for it. I had this program for a month before I found out that it has a spy ware called cool web search embedded with in it and thats only by chance. I ran High Jack this and CWShredder and got rid of every freaking spyware in my computer and now guess wat, my built in IE clear history cookies and files works like a charm. So if you don't care about that your computer is infected by spyware, be my guest and download this.
Doesnt Work
Software TesterDecember 18, 2003
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It still left all my history items and registry keys. Who ever gives this a good rating knows nothing about a computer.
Easy, works well
November 10, 2002
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Free, silent and erases your temp files and stuff every time you open or close IE.
Double click and its all done.... works !
September 30, 2002
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Easy to install on Windows XP Pro, stays in your tray. Cleans registry and all Histories , easy to use, a real no brainer... Highly recommended, My mom could use it :)
August 28, 2002
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Developer’s Description

By bartdart.com

Delete temporary files and Registry keys resulting from opening files or surfing the Web.

ScrubXP cleans a computer from temporary files and registry keys resulting from opening files and or using the Internet. ScrubXP will run automatically when your computer starts. Panic mode can be invoked by double-clicking the icon in your task tray. Panic mode will do all of the above but will also restart Windows Explorer for the ultimate in cleanliness.

ScrubXP for Windows

Editors’ Review

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