It includes an uninstall manager (lists and allows you to remove installed software), a startup utility (deals with the items that load at startup - boot times can be significantly improved from this panel), a system restore feature (allows you to manage all system restore points) and a drive wiper (securely erases the contents of drives). Usually, it takes more than a scan to identify all of the orphaned items, so you must repeat the operation a few times to make sure that all the issues are detected and eliminated.Įxtra functionality is offered by the Tools section.

After a quick scan, it displays obsolete entries and allows you to fix them, offering to perform backups each time you do it. The Registry module concentrates on repairing issues found in the Windows Registry. Fix registry entries and uninstall programs

The Cleaner section is also divided into two panels: the first one, named Windows, serves for cleaning unnecessary system files (from Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, Recycle Bin, Cache, Memory, etc), while the second one focuses on removing leftovers from third-party software that was or still is installed on your computer. Aside from the last one, which deals with application settings, each of the other three perform different jobs in various areas of your machine. Functionality and appearance are the same in both editions.ĬCleaner features a clean, professional-looking interface split into four areas: Cleaner, Registry, Tools and Options. Clean leftovers and unnecessary system filesĬCleaner Portable is a special edition that can be carried around on a removable drive and run on any computer, without leaving a footprint in the Windows registry.

It performs an in-depth analysis of almost all areas of your system and detects unused or invalid entries that clog the Windows registry, preventing it from running at its best. CCleaner deals with a rather sensitive segment involved in computer maintenance, namely secure cleaning.

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