CCleaner is a software 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, and 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’re only wanting to recover disk space and have Windows, consider using the included Disk Cleanup. For a program more like CCleaner, a good alternative to CCleaner is Bleachbit, a free and open-source program for cleaning a computer.

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  • Do I need a Windows registry cleaner?
  • How to regain computer hard drive space.
  • The official CCleaner page.