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CCleaner

A utility used to clean potentially unwanted files and invalid Windows Registry entries from a computer

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+Driver UpdaterKeeps drivers updated
+Software UpdaterAutomatically updates apps to close security holes.
+Browser CleaningRemoves temporary data, cookies, and trackers from major browsers.
+Registry CleanerClears out errors and broken settings for a more stable PC.
+Quicker StartupDisables unnecessary programs for faster boot times.
+Privacy ProtectionSecurely erases tracking cookies and history.
+Crap CleanerRemoves junk files, potentially freeing up space.
-Modest Performance ImprovementNot as significant as some competitors in certain areas.
-Separate Feature DownloadsSome features require separate downloads.
-Lack of iOS SupportCCleaner does not support iOS devices.

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet

Social

System Requirements

#MinimumRecommended
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There are no minimum memory or hard drive requirements
  • Windows 11 (all editions, including 64-bit),
  • Windows 10 (all editions, including 64-bit),
  • Windows 8 (all editions, including 64-bit),
  • Windows 7 (all editions, including 64-bit),
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 and above
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For Windows XP or Vista, we recommend you use the sunset version of CCleaner.
3
For Windows NT4, ME and 98, we recommend CCleaner Version 2. For 2000 we recommend Version 3.
#Minimum
1
Apple MacOS 13 (Ventura), Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey), Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur), Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina), Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave), Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra), Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
2
Intel-based Mac with a 64-bit processor or Apple M1 chipset based Macs
3
1024 x 768
4
Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates

Ratings

4.19
5

CNET
4.5
5
based on 6765 reviews
CNET
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
CNET
3.5
5
based on 18 reviews
CNET
3.5
5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo
10.0
10
based on 640 reviews
FileHippo
6.0
10
based on 589 reviews
FileHorse
8.4
10
based on 430 reviews
FileHorse
8.1
10
based on 7 reviews
Google Play
4.6
5
based on 1344146 reviews
MacUpdate
3.9
5
based on 23 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 24157 reviews
SOFTPEDIA
4.7
5
based on 2933 reviews
TechRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
TechRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Uptodown
3.9
5
based on 46 reviews
Uptodown
4.7
5
based on 12 reviews

Developer

Written in

C++

Initial Release

23 September 2003

Repository

CCleaner being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

Categories

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