CCleaner Features Explained

Everything you need to know about CCleaner's powerful cleaning and optimization tools.

Core Features

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Health Check (Smart Cleaning)

FREE

One-click optimization that analyzes your PC and automatically cleans junk, protects privacy, and identifies issues.

Key Features:

✓ Automatic scan of your entire system
✓ Shows exactly what can be cleaned and why
✓ Estimates time and space savings
✓ Safe for beginners - no technical knowledge needed

How to Use:

Click 'Health Check' on the main screen. Wait for scan to complete (30-60 seconds). Click 'Make it Better' to apply all fixes.

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Custom Clean (Advanced Cleaning)

FREE

Detailed control over what gets cleaned. Choose specific browsers, applications, and system areas.

Key Features:

✓ Select individual browsers to clean
✓ Clean Windows system files separately
✓ Choose which applications to include
✓ Preview items before deletion

How to Use:

Go to Custom Clean > Analyze. Check/uncheck items you want to clean. Click 'Run Cleaner' to delete selected items.

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Registry Cleaner

FREE

Scans Windows Registry for errors, missing references, and obsolete entries.

Key Features:

✓ Finds missing shared DLLs
✓ Removes unused file extensions
✓ Cleans application paths
✓ Automatic backup before changes

How to Use:

Go to Registry > Scan for Issues. Review found issues. Click 'Review selected Issues' then 'Fix All Selected Issues'. Always backup!

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Tools Suite

FREE

Collection of utility tools for managing your PC beyond basic cleaning.

Key Features:

✓ Uninstall programs and remove leftovers
✓ Manage startup programs
✓ Analyze disk space usage
✓ Find and remove duplicate files (Pro)
✓ Securely wipe free space
✓ Restore deleted files (Pro)

How to Use:

Click 'Tools' in the left sidebar. Select the tool you want to use. Each tool has its own interface and options.

What CCleaner Cleans

🌐 Browser Cleaning

✓Internet cache and temporary files
✓Cookies (with option to keep certain ones)
✓Browsing history and download history
✓Session data and saved form information
✓Recently typed URLs
✓Supports: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, IE, Safari

🪟 Windows System

✓Windows temporary files
✓Windows log files
✓Clipboard content
✓DNS cache
✓Error reporting files
✓Windows Update temporary files
✓Recent documents list
✓Thumbnail cache

🗂️ Applications

✓Microsoft Office temporary files
✓Adobe cache files
✓Media player histories
✓Windows Store cache
✓Recycle Bin contents
✓100+ supported applications

🛡️ Privacy Protection

✓Recent file lists
✓Search history (Windows Search)
✓Run (Start menu) history
✓Windows clipboard
✓Saved passwords (optional)
✓Autocomplete form history

Advanced Tools

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Startup Manager

Control which programs launch when Windows starts. Disable unnecessary startup items to boot faster.

• View all startup programs and services
• Enable/disable items with one click
• See which programs slow down boot time
• Manage scheduled tasks
• Control browser extensions

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Uninstaller

Remove programs completely, including leftover files and registry entries that Windows Uninstaller leaves behind.

• See all installed programs
• Remove multiple programs at once
• Find and delete leftover files
• Identify large programs taking up space

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Disk Analyzer

Visual representation of what's taking up space on your hard drive. Quickly identify large files and folders.

• Scan any drive or folder
• Interactive pie chart and file list
• Sort by size, name, or type
• Jump directly to files in Explorer
• Identify duplicate files

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Duplicate Finder

PRO

Find and remove duplicate files to free up disk space. Smart algorithm prevents accidental deletion of important files.

• Search specific folders or entire drives
• Filter by file type, size, date
• Preview duplicates before deletion
• Ignore system files automatically
• Save custom search templates

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Drive Wiper

Securely overwrite free space to prevent recovery of previously deleted files. Important for privacy.

• Multiple wipe methods (1-35 passes)
• Wipe entire drives or just free space
• MFT free space wiping
• DOD 5220.22-M standard support

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System Restore

Manage Windows System Restore points. View, create, or delete restore points to save disk space.

• View all restore points with dates
• Delete old restore points safely
• See space used by restore points
• Keep the most recent point

Professional Features

⭐Automatic Updates

Always stay on the latest version with automatic background updates.

⭐Real-Time Monitoring

CCleaner runs in the background, cleaning automatically when your PC is idle.

⭐Scheduled Cleaning

Set CCleaner to clean daily, weekly, or monthly at a time that suits you.

⭐Premium Support

Priority customer support with faster response times.

⭐Automatic Browser Cleaning

Clean browsers automatically when they close. No manual cleaning needed.

⭐Duplicate File Finder

Find and remove duplicate photos, documents, and files automatically.

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Free vs Professional Features

Feature	Free	Professional
Disk Cleaner	✅	✅
Registry Cleaner	✅	✅
Startup Manager	✅	✅
Browser Cleaning	✅	✅
Disk Analyzer	✅	✅
Uninstaller	✅	✅
Automatic Updates	❌	✅
Real-Time Monitoring	❌	✅
Scheduled Cleaning	❌	✅
Automatic Browser Cleaning	❌	✅
Duplicate Finder	❌	✅
Premium Support	❌	✅

Feature Tips & Best Practices

💡 Run Health Check Weekly

A weekly scan keeps your PC optimized without overdoing it.

💡 Be Selective with Registry Cleaning

Modern Windows handles registry well. Only clean if you notice issues.

💡 Keep Important Cookies

Go to Options > Cookies to exclude sites you stay logged into.

💡 Use Startup Manager Regularly

New programs often add startup items. Check monthly to keep boot times fast.

💡 Backup Before Major Changes

Create a system restore point before running registry cleaner or uninstalling multiple programs.

💡 Review Before Deleting

Always click 'Analyze' first to see what will be deleted before clicking 'Run Cleaner'.

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