Probably
the most popular freeware cleaner globally with over 1 billion
downloads since its launch in 2003. Piriform’s CCleaner is a quick and
easy to use program which makes your computer faster, more secure and
more reliable. CCleaner removes cookies, temporary files and various
other unused data that clogs up your operating system. This frees up
valuable hard disk space allowing your system to run faster. Removing
this data also protects your anonymity meaning you can browse online
more securely. The built in Registry Cleaner fixes errors and broken
settings to make your computer more stable. The simple, intuitive UI and
rapid but powerful cleaning make CCleaner a favourite among novices and
techies alike. Professional, Network, Business and Technician Editions
of CCleaner are also available for serious users.
A Faster Computer
Browsing the internet your computer picks up a whole host of
unnecessary files, cookies and history. The same thing happens when you
run most programs on your computer – lots of temporary files and
settings are saved. CCleaner removes these unused files and settings to
free up valuable hard drive space, enabling your system to run faster.
The default settings only focus on typical junk files and locations so
you’re unlikely to lose important information unless you alter these. A
Startup Cleaner also helps you to identify and remove unused programs
running in the background when you start your computer. This makes the
startup time shorter and puts less strain on your hard drive throughout
use.
You can read more about startup support here.
Less Crashes & System Errors
If you notice lots of system freezes, error messages and often
experience crashes, the chances are your registry become cluttered with
unused files and broken settings. CCleaner’s fully featured Registry
Cleaner identifies these issues and fixes them. The registry analysis
takes seconds and cleaning just a little bit longer. Prompts advise you
when to save backups to avoid losing important data.
More Secure Browsing
Advertisers and websites track your behaviour online with cookies.
Saved passwords, cached data and internet histories make your identity
less secure. CCleaner removes these files to make your browsing
experience confidential, meaning you are less likely to suffer from
identity theft and/or online fraud. The military grade Drive Wiper
ensures any data you want to be permanently deleted, stays deleted.
Customisable Cleaning
CCleaner Tools and Options tabs allow you to customise cleaning
options to fit your needs. If you are not a savvy user, you might want
to stick with the safe default settings. Advanced users can uninstall
unwanted programs, select which cookies to save, customise cleaning
settings and setup system monitoring.
Summary
CCleaner has earned its position at the top of the freeware cleaners
offering the sort of features premium programs struggle to compete with.
The clean, intuitive UI makes it one of the easiest programs to use,
but don’t let its size and simplicity fool you. This is a powerful
utility for improving your computers performance. Piriform’s regular
update process means CCleaner is constantly improving and its popularity
will continue to grow.
CCleaner is also available as an app for Android devices and has
now been released on the Google Play Store.
Looking for the Mac version of CCleaner? Download Here
