CCleaner

Updated: 09/03/2019 by Computer Hope
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CCleaner is a program used to remove unwanted files and clean up invalid Windows registry entries on a computer. The utility helps to improve computer performance and clear up any possible system errors.

CCleaner targets files left behind from Internet browsers and toolbars, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Windows Media Player, and other programs. It also cleans up Internet browsing history, cookies, log files, autocomplete form history, and other unnecessary files.

Are there alternatives to CCleaner?

Yes. If you only want to recover disk space and have Windows, consider using the Disk Cleanup utility. For a program more like CCleaner, a good alternative to is Bleachbit, a free and open-source program for cleaning a computer.

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