Best Free Browser Scrubber
When you browse the web you accumulate a huge amount of stored data. The sheer quantity is surprising; often gigabytes. Just what is and what isn't junk is a personal decision. For example, I regard the information stored in my browser's history as a valuable resource, but I know that many see it as clutter. That's why the flexibility to choose exactly what you want to keep or delete is a key requirement.
If you exclusively use either Windows Explorer, Mozilla Firexox or now Google's Chrome then CCleaner is my top pick. It took the lead with version 2.0 and a complete rewrite including the ability to exclude specific files, folders and registry keys from the cleaning process. There are many other applications provide the ability to clean up browsers and your system, but when you take into account CCleaner's customizability, speed, ease of use, it's near-forensic thoroughness, portability and the number applications it can keep clean, then you have a clear winner. In adition to keeping your browser clean does a great job cleaning up your entire computer including Windows temporary files, Windows Registry, improved Add Remove Program interface, portability to run from a flash drive and the ability to completly erase your tracks by providing delete options to overwrite deleted files. See related review 46best.com/dr/best-free-file-cleaner.htm for additional information on CCleaner.
Caution: One drawback of CCleaner is that it lacks the integrated ability to undo, create a checkpoint, or even backup prior to removing files or making changes. This is not a problem if you regularly backup or image your system but it can be easily covercome by using one of the many applicaitons that exist for this purpose. For most users the easiest way to do this is to create a system checkpoint.
Website: http://www.ccleaner.com/
Download link: http://www.ccleaner.com/download
Author: Piriform Ltd.
Current version: 2.0.8.588
Version date: May 29, 2008
License: Freeware
Download Filesize: 2,846KB
Operating Systems Supported: Win9x/Me/NT4/2000/2003/XP/Vista<
Additional Software Required: None
64 Bit Capable: No
Portable Version Available: Yes
Non-English languages supported: Albanian, Arabic, Bosanski, Bulgarian, Català, Cesky, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Galego, Greek, Hebrew, Italiano, Japanese, Korean, Lietuviu, Macedonian, Magyar, Nederlands, Norwegian, Polski, Português, Português (do Brasil), Romana, Russian, Serbian Cyrillic, Serbian Latin, Slovensky, Suomi, Svenska, Türkçe.
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I use ATF-cleaner along with CCleaner and EasyCleaner by ToniArts to clean files. Seems to be pretty complete, plus EasyCleaner is the top rated free registry cleaner.
Hi
Does ATF Cleaner delete stuff that CCleaner misses?
Thanks
This is a "must have" maintenance tool in any pc.. Its free, fast and lightweight... Regularly being updated too... What more can you ask? Great product!
What about CleanUp! by Steven Gould, it found things ccleaner missed
I use Ccleaner and it does its job well. But it leaves some of the temp folders, like in local settings directory. So i use Empty Temp Folders program to empty the left out folders. Its a nice utility, in which you can add a folder of your own choice which you want to clean.
Rather than use Empty Temp Folders, which honestly I have not evaluated, I take advantage of the features to include additional folders under the CC Cleaner Options. It does require that I know the location of the Temp Folders that I want to clean. Does Empty Temp Folders do a good job identifying temp folder locations for common applications? In this case I might use it to identify them and then update CCleaner include list so I only need to use one tool for regular maint.
Andrew Seward
Bets46 Category Editor
Ccleaner user for over a year - absolutely wonderful product - very highly recommend to others -
I use Disk Cleaner and CCleaner together, they are complementary.
CCleaner is the best. It's accurate, fast and enabling / disabling settings is easy.
Don't forget to check regularly for updates !
ccleaner is without a doubt the best cleaner. I have never
experienced any problems with it. I also use it to remove programs.
I think CCleaner is one of the best cleaners and I have used it for a long time. I always feel the default options are not aggressive enough, but maybe that's just me.
I have been a CCleaner for quite some time now and I really like it. It is simple to use, quick and never gave me problems.
I've used CCleaner for some time now....I love it. I use the built in registry cleaner as well, and have never experienced any problems. I highly suggest this program!
One wonders why cleancache is here (it is no longer in development) but the recommended ccleaner isn't...
Thanks for your feedback. I'll check it out and update the review accordingly.
Andrew Seward
Bets46 Category Editor
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