CCleaner Beginner's Guide

Getting Started

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! :)

CCleaner was fully tried and tested with Windows 98/NT4/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista. It's currently partially compatible with 64bit XP and Vista, there are a few non-critical issues which are still being worked on.

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Cleans the following:

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

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

Opera
    Temporary files, URL history, cookies.

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 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.

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!