Washee for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

While this program scores points because of its free status, we don't think it should be the only PC-privacy application you download. Similar to all utilities of this ilk, Washee cleans out basic Windows system areas, such as the Recycle Bin, temporary folders, and the Run menu item. It also nukes your Web-surfing history and related files, though it only works with Internet Explorer. You can add a list of folders to wipe by clicking the Custom Cleaner tab, but the program doesn't have native support for third-party programs, such as file-sharing apps, IM clients, and Microsoft Office apps. We also missed a utility for securely shredding files, though you can't expect everything from a free program. However, the upside of Washee's simplicity is its user-friendly interface, which can be learned in a matter of seconds. This app works just fine for routine PC housecleaning, but more advanced users will demand a more powerful tool.

Washee for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 21, 2003

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 118,128

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.2/5

86 User Votes

Don't think about it...
fzwebFebruary 14, 2007
Pros
Cons
Featureless, (by that, I mean a basic cleaner, no secure file deletion, etc)
Summary
Firewall said it phones home
jdi_90025March 4, 2005
Pros
didn't brother
Cons
Upon first start, my firewall said washee was trying to connect to the washee web site. That killed it for me. <p> <p>I didn't have the time to investigate why, so i just dumped it. <p> <p>If you don't have a firewall; you wouldn't even know it was trying to send info out.
Summary
GREAT
hornykerrFebruary 7, 2005
Pros
Good features for a free product, from what i can tell it really works and cleans up all traces.
Cons
None as its free this is all very good stuff!
Summary
It almost fried my whole computer!!
January 16, 2005
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I am running win98. Washee locked up and I had to manually shut it down. My C drive is still messed up. I had to reload my entire operating system. I lost several files. DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS PROGRAM. Now I have to rewrite some valuable DOS (GWbasic) programs that help me with my work.
No History Deletions
December 4, 2004
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Summary
Use Win98SE; with History Folder in C/windows/history/today. This program will NOT clear history in the Today folder; using IE6. It will clear it in the History folder; but there are none....it's all in the Today folder. I uninstalled this; good clean uninstall; except c/windows/program files/washee. Had to manually delete the Washee folder from Windows Explorer.
Deleted UnEraseable History
Pinebelt2kNovember 2, 2004
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Summary
Simply Washee CLEARED IT!!! i try to delete number of 'History' to no avail(i used other software, manual delete, and registry scan) Highly Recommend
'WORKS GREAT'
October 26, 2004
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Summary
Easy to install. Small memory (4.21MB). Very easy to configure. Great features & attractive interface. This program is a must have for all those who surf the web on a daily basis. It erases 'EVERYTHING'. This program deserves nothing less than a 100% rating, despite what some of these assh*/es think. Companies like Private Navigator work their 'BUTTS' off so people like 'US' can enjoy our time on the internet & it boggles my mind how some people still find it in themselves to 'COMPLAIN'. Whatever the case may be, life goes on. Thanks again to Private Navigator, you guys/gals rock!
Nice and Simple.
xmysteriosoSeptember 26, 2004
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Summary
Don't listen to the other complainers, this program works just great and does everything it promises.
Nice idea... great software
May 24, 2004
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Summary
Hay, a friend of mine recommended this to me so I tried it. Works great. Then my friend used the custom option to clean the "C" drive. Heeeheee, poor dude lost his whole operating system. Works perfect, just don't tell it to clean your whole drive and it won't!
May 16, 2004
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Summary
It washed alright.....washed my whole hard drive,bad program stay away from it.

Developer’s Description

By Private Navigator

Remove traces collected by your operating system and Internet browser to ensure data is not disclosed.