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| programming language = [[C++]] |
| programming language = [[C++]] |
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| operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows]] |
| operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| genre = System |
| genre = System Optimizer and [[Windows Registry | Registry]] Cleaner |
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| license = [[Proprietary software]] |
| license = [[Proprietary software]] |
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| website = [http://www.ccleaner.com/ CCleaner.com] |
| website = [http://www.ccleaner.com/ CCleaner.com] |
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'''CCleaner''' (which stands for '''Crap Cleaner''') is a [[freeware]] utility |
'''CCleaner''' (which stands for '''Crap Cleaner''') is a [[freeware]] utility used to optimize a user's computer. It is developed by [[Piriform]] and is designed for [[Microsoft Windows]]. |
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==Features== |
==Features== |
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CCleaner allows the user to remove unused |
CCleaner allows the user to remove unused temporary files from [[Internet browsers]] and other supported applications. The program also includes a [[Windows Registry | Registry]] Cleaner to locate and correct problems in the [[Windows Registry]] such as, unused [[file extensions]] and [[Path (computing)|application paths]]. In addition, CCleaner assists in the uninstallation process by allowing users to uninstall programs from CCleaner itself. |
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CCleaner also allows the alteration of start-up programs, similar to the [[Microsoft Windows]] [[MSConfig]] Utility. Users can disable several start-up programs to free up processor speed at start-up. |
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==Version 2.0== |
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CCleaner 2.0 is built in [[C++]] which allows it to be portable and compatible in 64-bit Vista. The scanning process has also be rewritten in [[C++]] to allow faster analyzing and cleaning. Its [[C++]] design also allows it to be installed onto a [[USB flash drive]] ensuring portability. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Recuva]] – file recovery software from Piriform. |
* [[Recuva]] – file recovery software from [[Piriform]]. |
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* [[Defraggler]] – file defragmentation tool. |
* [[Defraggler]] – file defragmentation tool from [[Piriform]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| File:Ccleaner 2.05.555 screenshot.png CCleaner 2.0 | |
| Developer(s) | Piriform |
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| Stable release | 2.09.600
/ June 26, 2008 |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | System Optimizer and Registry Cleaner |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Website | CCleaner.com |
CCleaner (which stands for Crap Cleaner) is a freeware utility used to optimize a user's computer. It is developed by Piriform and is designed for Microsoft Windows.
Features
CCleaner allows the user to remove unused temporary files from Internet browsers and other supported applications. The program also includes a Registry Cleaner to locate and correct problems in the Windows Registry such as, unused file extensions and application paths. In addition, CCleaner assists in the uninstallation process by allowing users to uninstall programs from CCleaner itself.
CCleaner also allows the alteration of start-up programs, similar to the Microsoft Windows MSConfig Utility. Users can disable several start-up programs to free up processor speed at start-up.
Version 2.0
CCleaner 2.0 is built in C++ which allows it to be portable and compatible in 64-bit Vista. The scanning process has also be rewritten in C++ to allow faster analyzing and cleaning. Its C++ design also allows it to be installed onto a USB flash drive ensuring portability.
See also
- Recuva – file recovery software from Piriform.
- Defraggler – file defragmentation tool from Piriform.
External links
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