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Over 10 million downloads!!! Woohoo!!

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less that a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware! :)

Cleans the following:

Internet Explorer
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.

Firefox
Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.

Windows
Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.

Registry cleaner
Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.

Third-party applications
Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Opera, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...

100% Spyware FREE
This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.

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CCleaner is a freeware system optimisation tool for PCs. It removes unnecessary junk from your computer allowing it to run more efficiently and securely.
It contains two essential tools:

1. File Cleaner This removes files that are not needed by your system, such as: temporary files, internet cache files, log files, deleted files in the recycle bin, and many more. The options for what to remove are covered by the first two tabs on the left of the main window: Windows and Applications.

2. Registry Cleaner This scans your registry and highlights issues that may be causing problems. Once scanned you may select the issues and fix them. You will be offered the chance the backup any changes as well. The options for what to scan are listed on the third tab "Issues" on the main window.
Why should I clean my system? Do you remember how fast your computer was when you first got it? This is because you hadn't yet installed all those demos and utilities that you no longer use. Most of these programs leave behind temporary files and registry entries, even when uninstalled! Additionally your operating system records every visit to every website; every time you open a document, and a lot more. Do you want people to be able to find out this information? Even if you don't mind other people knowing what websites you visit, your internet browser can save personal information about you, such as your name, address, date of birth, passwords and credit cards numbers. Luckily CCleaner will remove all of these!

Screenshots

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Main window

The main program window open on the Windows tab.

The Applications tab.

The Issue Scanning section with the results of a scan.

Tools window

The Tools window open in the Uninstall Programs section.

The Tools Window in the Startup Programs section.

Options window

The Options window open in the Settings section.

Features

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Program Summary:
CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware PC optimization tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's Small, Fast and Free!

Cleans the following Windows components:

Internet Explorer - Temporary File Cache. - URL History. - Cookies. - Hidden Index.dat files. - Last download file location.

Firefox - Temporary File Cache. - URL History. - Cookies. - Download manager.

Recycle Bin

Clipboard

Windows Temporary files

Windows Log files.

Recent Documents (on the Start Menu).

Run history (on the Start Menu).

Windows XP Search Assistant history.

Windows XP old Prefetch data.

Windows memory dumps after crashes.

Chkdsk file fragments.

Advanced Options allow cleaning of:

Menu Order cache

Tray Notifications Cache

Window Size and Location Cache

User Assist history

IIS Log Files

Custom Folders

Application Cleaning:
As well as cleaning up old files and settings left by standard Windows components, CCleaner also cleans temporary files and recent file lists for many applications. Including:

Firefox, Opera, Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...

Registry Issue Cleaning:
CCleaner uses an advanced Registry to check for problems and inconsistencies in your registry. It can check the following:

File Extensions

ActiveX Controls

ClassIDs

ProgIDs

Uninstallers

Shared DLLs

Fonts

Help File references

Application Paths

Icons

Invalid Shortcuts and more...

Safety and Security:
CCleaner was designed from the ground to be safe and secure to use. It has multiple levels of checks in place to ensure that it cannot delete any useful information or documents you may still need. We also certify that it contains no Spyware or Adware.

Multiple Languages:
Thanks to the translators, CCleaner is now available in the following languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Korean.