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CCleaner
CCleaner

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, ...

Average of 68 user ratings: 5


  • Apr 19, 2008
  • For version:
  • 2.06.567

quote  Everyone needs this!  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This freeware is amazing and MUST have in every computer. I mean everyone from a children to an adult who doesn't know so much about computer knew this software. It has interesting interface, very good feature but most of all easy to use and understand. If you think you need to BUY a privacy tools , you're totally wrong! If you used it on a computer that never using any cleanup tools before, you might surprised someone and they love it after that ( and keep continue using this freeware) after CCleaner cleanup 500Mb to 2Gb of 'garbage' in their computer! I always did that to my customer! This freeware almost perfect to clean-up any type of junk files in a computer and updated regularly. Thanks to piriform for this great software!

user Review by: minato_n (7)
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  • Nov 27, 2007
  • For version:
  • 2.03.532

quote  It's the best - bar none !  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This little jewel is the best system cleaning utility out there, period. Main reason is that it is customizable, allowing the user (with a bit of computer savvy) to edit an INI file and delete and clean up what THEY want to, both files and registry content. Thanks for a wonderful tool!

user Review by: Shodan816 (11)
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  • Nov 05, 2007
  • For version:
  • 2.01.507

quote  Nice program  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Nice program for cleaning up that unwanted junk. Like it says. Does what is says it should do. I am always leery of free registry cleaners. Some are a little too aggressive. But so far so good on this one. I've used it on Win_98 and Win_XP both. CCleaner came recommended to me by a PC service tech. So I thought, "must be good!". I love it!

user Review by: OldTechie47 (2)
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  • Sep 02, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.41.544

quote  Nifty junk cleaner!  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

It is a very fast junk (unused and temporary files etc.) cleaner. It also optimizes the PC with a built-in registry-cleaner, a basic start-up tool and an uninstalling-utility. It is a must-have for every user.

user Review by: yassertariq (61)
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  • Jul 15, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.40.520

quote  Good little program  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I use this program regularly and am very happy with it. just make sure you use the backup feature before you make changes, which is automatic and easy. also easy to undo changes.

user Review by: Duglacias (4)
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  • Jun 04, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.39.502

quote  Works well  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Easy to use. Works well. Have found other programs that pick up some items missed by CCleaner. But it is still a good useful program.

user Review by: pantherman (13)
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  • May 16, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.39.502

quote  Wish list  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

In startup section you can delete a file but it would be better if we could check or uncheck a program from the list instead of removing it totally from the startup. - In options/custom you can add a file or folder to be cleaned off, but it would be better if we could add a program and let CCleaner find the necessary files to clean up.

user Review by: arshcore (4)
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  • May 11, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.39.502

quote  The best  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This one has untangled many programs. Even some hidden malwares added to a legitimate program.

user Review by: BayouChristopher
First post


  • Mar 18, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.38.485

quote  Fantastic - with only one exception  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

One of the few things this fantastic utility won't do (at least yet) is totally erase file names of the files that it destroys. Once it is able to do this, I would put this one on top of any list.

user Review by: JoeFabeetz (2)
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  • Jan 30, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  One of the best . . .  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Here is a program which I have been using for quite a while. I have it tweaked to handle the tasks to my liking. I have it set to deep clean and the cookies are managed, too. It takes a few swipes for it to get the job done, but it is done correctly. I have tested a few other programs against this one and they work okay, but CCleaner gives me the results I expect. I run this along with RegCleaner and I also personally check the register from time to time by opening it with the Windows regedit and there are rarely any stray, or questionable entries. My computer/s are tools and used for work, mainly CAD modeling and design. I need programs that will do the task without disturbing the delicate and expensive content on the hard drives, yet keep things in order. So, I use this program and find it excellent. JMM

user Review by: JMMannion (15)
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  • Jan 29, 2007
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  Excellent system cleaner  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This product works very well and receives frequent updates. Cleans disk, registry, startup and more. Try it out.

user Review by: Hectica
First post


  • Dec 22, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  Nice little utility to get rid of crap!  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I don't have many comments, but it just makes cleaning the crap off of your PC pretty easy. Great free tool!

user Review by: SithTracy (18)
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  • Dec 12, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  Cleaning made easy  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 3

This does exactly what it says it will do. The interface is well designed and you can select which items you would like cleaned. ONLY 1 draw back, as with all the other cleaners. It only cleans the end user that is logged in. It only scans their documents and such (even if you login as the admin). Still searching for an all inclusive!

user Review by: hrwasp (63)
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  • Dec 12, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  Excellent tool  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is very easy to use and safe. If you are not too sure what files are safe to delete, this is the one for you. Not only a great cleaner but you will also learn how your registry works.

user Review by: DirectInfo (8)
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  • Dec 11, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.35.424

quote  Almost great  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

This gem was better before the last release. It now leaves files behind that it never did in the past, and this bug is not getting fixed very fast. It has been reported for weeks now. Still a GREAT little app, but unless you are running IE7, I would recommend that you stick with the previous version - 1.34.407

user Review by: gbjennings (25)
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  • Nov 29, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.34.407

quote  Simplicity and ease of use  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I have found ccleaner to perform all the cleaning duties without fail. I have used the options menu then settings to set it to run when pc starts up. Adds a little time to the start up process but saves me a lot of time in the long run. There are a few other handy options in the settings menu also.

user Review by: btk1w1 (5)
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  • Nov 27, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.34.407

quote  Quicky and easy but not secure deletion.  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 4

User-friendly, quick history cleanup. No spyware. Easy to install/uninstall. Caveat: Does not securely delete files (and doesn't claim to). Using a common free utility called Restoration, I recovered all my 'cleaned' items after running CCleaner. If you need secure deletion, you'll need something stronger. The 'Issues' section of the program is handy for helping to keep your system less cluttered with obsolete files. Overall, a good program for casual use.

user Review by: gottleib1885 (13)
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  • Oct 05, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.33

quote  Almost  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 3
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Overall: 3

CCleaner is very fast and easy to use, but it lacks an essential feature: the ability to exclude (protect) items from cleaning. CCleaner offers no customizable options within its target areas (eg, keeping certain browser cookies or history files). IE Privacy Keeper (IEPK) offers complete customization and is a better alternative. [Editor: Cookies can be excluded from the options dialog]

user Review by: Thezenarcher (8)
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  • Aug 25, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Cookies bugs and logoff handling missing  quote

  • Interface: 2
  • Features: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 3
  • Overall: 1

Among other downsides: - CCleaner cannot be started automatically at shutdown - CCleaner does not clean Cookies completely

user Review by: Usability
First post


  • Aug 22, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Best of the best  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Regular updates. Works well with both IE and Firefox. Select and protect login and other fav cookies before wiping, plus slew of other options. Pick your options and click to wipe. Best of the toiletpapers: there could be better I suppose but I've stopped shopping.

user Review by: andries (4)
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  • Aug 14, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Great program  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I love it. I does what I need it to do and it's free! Only one thing I don't like (and I may be missing something). I can't figure out how to set it up to scan at regular intervals.

user Review by: stevewh
First post


  • Aug 11, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Effective and efficient  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is a necessary tool for every PC users. It has a straightforward interface. This application harbors lots of unintended features though. I remember its first versions without many of them. Thus, the simplicity of its interface is inherited from the ancestral versions. It is getting more complicated and bigger in size each day!

user Review by: dwwwllwwwb (8)
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  • Aug 10, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Worth paying for, thanks though.  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

This app is a mainstay in my programs. I use it daily and nothing else (freeware) compares to it.

user Review by: ewirman (5)
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  • Jul 31, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Read no more ... download now!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

No PC should be without this tool. Simple point and click operation with potential to save masses of disk space. This tool cleans your registry removing debris possible preventing problems or even correcting current ones. A must for an clean machine.

user Review by: stupidboy (4)
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  • Jul 28, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Can't go wrong...  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Great program with useful features. Very user-friendly and I highly recommend the StartUp Utility as long as you know what you are doing.

user Review by: Snellyville
First post


  • Jul 25, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.31.325

quote  Very nice  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Very nice internet/registry cleaner. All critical areas of your PC will be cleaned. Previously used RegSeeker, uninstalled that, now I'm using this little beauty. The registry cleaner is particularly effective and the scanning is fast. No problems so far. This software is under constant development with frequent updates. Try it you won't regret it...

user Review by: bluehorizon (19)
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  • Jul 25, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.29.295

quote  Awesome software and free too!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Not only does this piece of software work well but it has frequent updates. This software combines two major components into one: registry and internet clutter cleaner. It also has a good uninstaller interface for you to delete entries as well as uninstall programs. Very fast and reliable. Absolutely no crashes or pc woes after use! This is a must for Internet users

user Review by: freebieking (10)
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  • Jun 28, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.29.295

quote  Excellent but...  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Whenever I'm logged in as Limited user it does not delete/detect my cookies etc. The only thing I can delete is part of my Temporary Internet folder. When I'm logged in as Administrator (run as) it only focus on the the admin account not on any other users on the pc. I have to log on to all my admin accounts run Ccleaner and start again. All limited accounts must be deleted manually. This is an excellent piece of software but per account only. It's possible that there is a setting somewhere that I missed, but I doubt it.

user Review by: StupidGenius
First post


  • Jun 18, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.29.295

quote  Is easy to use.  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Cleans out allot of things like Temporary internet files, cookies, history, recent documents, Run (in start menu), Empties your Recycle bin, Temporary files and lots more. Also scans for issues and fixes them. Advise fixing the issues one by one as sometimes it'll skip over one or two. Also don't advise saving the issues to registry to often (every month or so) as things may not work as well as before, errors and such. All this for free no more doing this by hand this a time saver.

user Review by: darkocean (27)
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  • May 23, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.28.277

quote  Hats off to the people at 'website'  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Great product, easy to use and free. You just can't beat that. I've paid for software that does less.

user Review by: alanhayward (6)
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  • Apr 29, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  Overall, excellent!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

You can use it just to clear cookies and temp files after you're done surfing, and you can use it for regular clean-ups of the junk various applications leave on your hard drive, and you can use it to change "46D89-0" to "modem" in your list of installed programs (and to uninstall), and you can use it to get rid of useless stuff in your registry. Except for the last, CCleaner is foolproof and easy to use. As a registry cleaner, it's perhaps too easy to use, and not proof against one's own ignorance. So don't let it fix registry-things you don't understand, and CCleaner will become one of your must-have tools.

user Review by: D_Spider (28)
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  • Apr 17, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  Great!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Did you know that on its first scan it cleared over 100 MB from my internet cache? Not just that... Being a freeware program, I decided to try it out. The program does exactly everything it advertises in a very efficient manner. I also compared Ccleaner with a commercial program that I have on my computer called Tune Up Utilities. I found out that the commercial program found less registry errors on my PC than Ccleaner! This program is small and efficient. Download it!

user Review by: Jethrosanz (2)
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  • Mar 21, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  Get cclearner  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I have paid for cleaner software that dont work as well as this.Very easy to setup. Best of all its free...

user Review by: wildcatman (2)
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  • Mar 20, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  Ccleaner (no one)  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I could make a big cake with all the cleanup utilities I've used, and CCleaner would be the icing on the cake. I would hate to without it!

user Review by: jpop6943
First post


  • Mar 19, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  One of the essentials  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This program is and has been one of my favourite programs for years now. Easy to use, fast and does the job well. And it's totally free.

user Review by: AEn1gm4 (5)
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  • Mar 19, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.27.260

quote  Excellent but be cautious  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

Love the program but the version here is bundled with the yahoo toolbar-not spy or adware but people should at least know this-yes you can choose not to install the toolbar but there are other versions on the site you can download that are free of this plus the size is only 500kb or so on that version-should make note of this. [Editor: You will be downloading the no-toolbar version from us]

user Review by: Rodger (152)
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  • Mar 13, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Good and free...  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Does the job as good as most commercial cleaners.., valuable plugins, very stable and regular updates...

user Review by: dolf04 (4)
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  • Mar 07, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Easest internet cleanup  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

With this program, u cant just cleanup the internet "junk" files.. U can cleanup the history by the "startup-list" too, and more

user Review by: StianRanvik
First post


  • Feb 24, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Awesome cleaner!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I have used other cleaners, that screwed up my settings, sometimes forcing me to re-install windows. :( CCleaner is not like that. CCleaner does an awesome job in removing everything that I want it to do.

user Review by: KevinBond (2)
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  • Feb 07, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  You need this  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Windows keeps all the internet addresses you visit in an "index.dat" file. Even if you delete cookies in the cookies folder or webb stuff in Temporary Internet Files folder, Windows still has all that stuff in the index.dat files. CCleaner kills these files! When Windows reboots, it sees theres no index.dat files and replaces them fresh "empty" index files. Windows wont let you delete index.dat files but CCleaner will. Great program. Reboot your PC and hold down the F8 key to boot into "Safe Mode with command prompt. Then type "cd C:" to change the directory to C drive and hit "DIR". Locate the link to CCleaner you put there and run this program from Safe Mode. Even better.

user Review by: tomdc7 (11)
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  • Feb 04, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Best in class. outstanding!  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Does many things. Does them all well. Very professional interface and functionality. Look no further.

user Review by: Griffin (33)
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  • Jan 05, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Fast and effective  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

For me this well thoughtout and written program has replaced a couple so-called "cleaners" that I was never sure did what they claimed. I use it every day . . .Thanx

user Review by: LionBill (6)
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  • Jan 03, 2006
  • For version:
  • 1.26.218

quote  Cleans throroughly  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

It thoroughly cleans junk files, and it is free, and it is updated regularly! cool