Internet Cleanup Tools

CCleaner is a tool to clean your system from temporary and unnecessary files that accumulate over time. This also includes rather thorough cleaning of Internet and PC usage tracks like browser cache, recently used files, web sites visited and more. You can select the items that you want cleaned, and also specify cookies that should not be deleted. In addition, the program comes with a registry scanner that scans for invalid references (advanced users) and options to start cleaning automatically or from the command line.

ATF-Cleaner is a simple Internet cleaner that allows you to clean the browser cache, cookies, history and other tracks across multiple browsers (IE, Firefox and Opera). It can also clean Windows Temporary Files, the Recycle Bin and Java Cache. ATF-Cleaner is a standalone program and does not require installation.

Windows CleanUp! is an easy to use privacy cleaner that can remove traces of your Internet activity as well as delete a variety of junk files that accumulate over time and litter your hard drive. It offers 4 levels of cleaning, the maximum level is designed for the case that you are selling your PC and want to thoroughly eliminate all personal references, including your IE Favorites. The program can also clean custom directory locations and optionally wipe the deleted files, so they cannot be recovered.

iISystem Wiper is an easy to use and feature rich system cleaner that helps you to erase internet tracks, as well as temporary files, recent document list, cookies, browser cache and more. It also offers special support for popular P2P file sharing programs (Morpheus, Gnucleus etc.) as well as Windows Media Player items. You can select the items to be cleaned from a simple interface and start the process. Additional features include support for Netscape, MS Office, Plug-ins, MediaPlayer and more.

Free Internet Eraser helps you protect your Internet privacy by erasing internet history items and tracks of past computer activities. You can delete cookies, cookies, browser history, visited URLs, typed URLs, Temp folders, Recent Documents and more. The cleaning can optionally be performed automatically when Windows is started or shutdown, or even on a custom schedule. The program offers secure deletion methods, using DOD 5220.22-M clearing and sanitizing standards, so that the deleted data cannot be recovered. In addition, it includes a Startup Manager to enable/disable auto-starting programs, as well as options to customize several IE settings. Free Internet Eraser is a Lite version, and has several additional features disabled.

LSP-Fix is a utility to repair a specific type of Winsock problem associated with certain Internet software. This type of software is known as a Layered Service Provider or LSP, a piece of software that can be inserted into the Windows TCP/IP handler like a link in a chain. However, due to bugs in the LSP software or deletion of the software, this chain can get broken, rendering the user unable to access the Internet. These problems are often caused by New.net (NEWDOTNET) and WebHancer, which are often bundled with adware programs. You should only use this utility if you experience the described problems, and only as a last resort.

Free History Eraser is a simple tool that completely erases browsing history, typed URLs (the drop down address list) and AutoComplete data. You have the choice of running it manually or to use the Auto-Erase feature which will automatically clean the items each time your browser is closed or Windows restarted. The program is easy to use and does not need any further configuration.

CoolWWWSearch SmartKiller MiniRemoval (v1/v2) is a small standalone tool that checks for the CoolWWWSearch parasite and removes it if found. If you are infected with CoolWWWSearch (1/2), it can cause anti-spyware websites to be closed in your browser and also prevent use of some popular anti-spyware tools (immediately closes the application window). This small program will allow you to remove CoolWWWSearch.

IE Privacy Keeper automatically cleans up all traces of your IE, Firefox and system activities. You can select to clean the URL history, typed URLs, Temporary Internet Files, Cookies (keep the ones you need), Recent Documents, Auto-complete history, Windows temporary files and the recycle bin. The program allows you to specify entries (and cookies) to be excluded from the cleaning. In addition, you can choose to clean custom folder locations as well as registry keys and even use secure deletion method to permanently wipe from your disk. IE Privacy Keeper can perform the cleanup automatically, or manually from the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. The latest version also supports Firefox!

Index.dat Suite allows you to find, inspect and delete all index.dat files on your computer. The index.dat files are used by Internet Explorer to store references to previously visited web sites and cookies. They are not deleted by simply emptying the browser cache, but require manual deletion and a reboot. This little tool makes it easy to find the files, view the content of them, and then optionally delete all or selected index.dat files.

IEHistoryView allows you to view and modify the history of visited websites in Internet Explorer. In addition, you can also export all or selected items to HTML reports, view detailed properties for selected entries, sort them and more. The program allows you to access the history of other user accounts or network computers as well, provided that you have the proper access rights.

BHODemon shows you detailed information about Browser Helper Objects, which are tiny hidden programs that run inside your browser and that you may not know are there. If you find a BHO, that you think may not be needed, you can savely disable it or re-enable it later on if you change your mind. If more details about a BHO are available, you can also read more about it on the author`s web site by clicking on the provided link button.

AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser Lite protects your privacy by cleaning up some of your common Internet and computer activity tracks. It can erase the history, cookies, typed URLs, recycle bin, temp folders and much more in one click. The program adds a secure deletion option to these operations that allows you to remove those files from your hard disk without the possibility to recover them. Also included comes a small, automatic popup window killer that worked well during our test. This is a Lite version, it comes with several advanced features that are disabled (disk wiping, plug-ins, auto-cleaning) but all the features mentioned above are fully functional.

System Security Suite (3S) is the program to remove internet tracks and junk files from your computer. It allows you to delete Cookies, clear Internet Explorer Cache, delete index.dat Files, clear Typed URLs, Windows Temp Folder and much more. You can also specify custom folder locations with file masks, which will be cleaned in addition to the selected items. In addition, the program allows you to view and optionally remove programs that launch automatically at Windows startup. More of a privacy tool than a security tool though.

Ki-Washer is a small and easy to use Internet and PC cleaning utility, that erases traces of your internet browsing and PC activity. The program can clean Document History, IE Cookies, IE Cache, Auto-complete data, Recycle bin and more. Ki-Washer displays a list of cookies that exist on your computer and you can choose to exclude selected ones from ever being erased by adding them to an Exclude list. The program automatically clears index.dat file while cleaning temp files to erase all browsing tracks. Additional features include support for custom registry entries (advanced users) and plug-ins to extend the functionality (Acrobat reader, MS Word, Excel, Real Player etc.).

ScrubXP is a one-click cleanup tool, that runs in your system tray. As soon as you click it, it will delete and clean the following items: IE History, IE Temporary Files, IE Cookies, Recent Documents List, Recycle Bin, Auto-complete Entries (and Turns it Off). It also cleans the Recent File Lists for Run, Common Dialogs, Recent Documents, Search Assistant, Typed URLs, Paint, Find Computer, Printer Ports, Find Files, Media Player, Previous Tasks, and Real Player. The program runs automatically when you start your computer and additional cleanups can be performed by double-clicking the tray icon. There is no configuration, the program cleans all of the above every time it is run.

nCleaner is a privacy and system cleaner, that enables you to remove computer tracks as well as junk files that can accumulate on your system. The program also includes a startup manager, cookie manager and a selection of Windows tweaks that can further increase system performance. Other features include a file shredder for secure deletion of sensitive files, automated clean-up, custom cleaning locations and more. nCleaner supports Internet traces from all major browsers, including IE, Firefox, Netscape and Opera as well as major messengers including Yahoo Messenger, Windows MSN Messenger, ICQ and AOL.

GooDelete History is a small and simple tool that allows you to delete selected entries in the Google Toolbar search history list. Google Toolbar already includes a feature, that will clear all items in the list, however you cannot just delete one or two (that you may not want other users to see), without having to clear the entire history. GooDelete however, enables you to pick the history entries, that you want to delete and they will be removed from the list the next time you start Internet Explorer.

ZeroTracks 2005 is a privacy cleaner that allows you to remove PC usage history, as well as Internet history and cache files. The Windows cleaning options include all the common location, recent documents, temporary files, MS Office MRU lists and more, as well as an option to decrypt and remove the UserAssist database. In addition, Internet cleaning supports cookies, history, typed URLs, index.dat files and more. Most of the items can be previewed before deleting them, and temporary files can also be wiped by using multiple overwrites.

Index.dat Analyzer is a simple tool to view and delete the content of index.dat files that contain references to cookies, browser history and cached pages. The entries are normally not removed by simply clearing the cache in your browser. Index.dat Analyzer enables you to review those entries, and optionally delete them, or extract files to a different folder.

Cooxie Toolbar for IE is a toolbar add-on for Internet Explorer that provides quick access to various activity tracks like visited URLs, browser cache, stored passwords and cookies. You can edit and remove typed URLs, view/delete the content of your cache and cookies and more. In addition, Cooxie allows you to manage a list of proxy servers and quickly switch between servers from a drop down menu. Another unique feature lets you view cookie as they are added in real-time.

Traceless is a privacy cleaner for Internet Explorer, that can delete common Internet tracks, including history, cache, typed URLs, cookies and more. It allows you to keep a list of cookies based on keywords found in the name, so that they are never deleted during cleanup operations. The cleanup can be run manually, or automated either on a schedule (day,time) or whenever Windows starts. In addition, Traceless can also maintain your browser homepage settings. A small and easy to use tool that performs a basic cleanup, with the added convenience of getting it done automatically.

CoffeeCup Privacy Cleaner allows you to clean your Internet and computer usage history, either on demand or automatically. The cleaning options include cookie management, history, visited websites, typed URLs, Temp folders and more. You can optionally run the program in stealth mode and on a regular schedule, and it also provides an option to securely erase the files rather than using the conventional delete method. Additional features include IE Home Page protection, Boss Key, and more. It offers support for Internet Explorer, Opera and Netscape browser.

BHOList is a simple frontend for TonyKleins BHO Collection. It fetches the list of currently known BHOs (Browser Helper Objects) and allows you to search it. You can also filter the list to show all known BHOs that are installed in your browser. Each BHO entry is noted as Safe or Legitimate (at the descretion of the author). Useful tool for advanced users.

IEraseTraces is a privacy clean-up tool that enables you to erase your Internet and PC usage tracks, including browser history (IE, Firefox, Opera, Netscape), cookies, Windows temporary files and various other system traces. The program includes a real-time monitoring option that allows you to see new traces as they accumulate and quickly delete them with the push of a button. Other features include support for custom folder, files and registry location and secure disk wiping.