CCleaner
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 CCleaner on Windows Vista | |
| Developer(s) | Piriform |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2.19.920
/ May 28, 2009 |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | System Optimizer and Registry Cleaner |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www.ccleaner.com |
CCleaner (formerly Crap Cleaner) is a freeware utility program used to optimize a user's computer performance and clean its registry. It was developed by Piriform and is designed for Microsoft Windows. CCleaner is freeware, though Piriform accepts donations through its website to develop the company's programs further. CCleaner is available in 35 different languages, with more to be added. Piriform claims CCleaner has had over 275 million downloads on the homepage as of 1 May 2009.[1]
Features
CCleaner allows the user to remove unused temporary files from Internet browsers and other supported applications along with browsing history, cookies, recycle bin, and AutoComplete form history.[2]It allows for the cleaning of the recycle bin, memory dumps, file fragments, log files, system caches, application data, and various other data. The program also includes a Registry Cleaner to locate and correct problems in the Windows Registry such as missing shared DLLs, unused file extensions and application paths.
CCleaner supports the cleaning of temporary and unneeded files from certain programs, including Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, Foxit Reader, Microsoft Office (2000, XP, 2003, 2007), Nero Burning ROM, Java, Windows Live Messenger, ZoneAlarm, Flash Player, QuickTime, VirtualDub, Windows Media Player, 7-Zip, Avira AntiVir, Spybot - Search & Destroy, Windows Registry Editor, eMule, KaZaA, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip, and many other applications.
CCleaner assists in the uninstallation process by allowing users to uninstall programs from CCleaner itself. In addition, 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. As of version 2.13.8, CCleaner also allows users to delete System Restore Points.
Eraser also offers secure deletion, including an option to use the 35-Pass Gutmann.
Version 1.0
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The company states that is based in the West end of London, England. They are registered in with GoDaddy as being in Scottsdale, Arizona, but they are actually using domainsbyproxy.com.
Version 2.0
CCleaner 2.0 is constructed in C++ and portable and compatible with all 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista. The scanning process was also rewritten in C++, which enabled faster analyzing and cleaning. Its design also made it capable of being installed onto a USB flash drive, which ensures portability.
See also
- Recuva – file recovery software from Piriform.
- Defraggler – file defragmentation tool from Piriform.