The beauty of free download CCleaner is the speed at which it carries out the various scans and fixes. Its main purpose is to clean any unnecessary files from your hard-drive and on opening the program you see the various aspects of Windows that you can search through and clear. CCleaner will also detect your installed applications that may hold on to files which are no longer any use, such as Google Earth histories or Flash Player configurations. The uninstaller is probably more useful, and more powerful, than Windows own uninstaller although use it with care! If you don't know what an entry relates to in the program list, leave it alone to be on the safe side otherwise you could end-up removing vital components.

When you install CCleaner, it will prompt you whether you want to install Google Chrome as well and whether you want to use CCleaner to preserve cookies that you use regularly to log-onto websites, security checks etc.
The interface in CCleaner is very easy to navigate and before taking any action, you will always be asked to confirm that you are sure about what you want to do. There is a useful Registry Checker that will quickly check its integrity, and let you fix bad entries after making a backup. CCleaner's uninstall and startup tools are very handy to have overall and simply add to the usability of this very rounded little maintenance assistant.

The most recent release of CCleaner now comes with a Drive Wiper. Drive Wiper can be accessed in the Tools section of CCleaner and allows you to choose whether to scrub only free space or an entire drive using three levels of strength - Department of Defense-level three-pass option, a National Security Administration-level seven-pass cleaning or a 35-pass Gutmann-level deep scrub.

There's also improved support for cleaning files left behind by Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 9. Web Apps that use HTML5 database storage are also now included in CCleaner's cleaning process. Finally, a few more System directories have been targeted for cleaning and CCleaner now supports 64 bit machines.

CCleaner makes keeping your PC clean easy for beginners and experts alike. It's small, fast, comprehensive, and free to download - get cleaning now!

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Unlike the antivirus created by the same developers, AVG PC Tuneup doesn't focus on viruses or spyware, but rather on registry issues, junk files, low performance and other problems that can make your computer run slow or even freeze.

The main tool in AVG PC Tuneup is the Registry scan, which looks for errors in the Windows Registry. The scan includes application paths, file extensions and associations, and installed software. Registry scan is quite thorough, meaning it can take a while to finish.

AVG PC Tuneup's main interface features two other tabs, which take you to the System Advisor and Resource Usage respectively. System Adviser displays tips and tricks to make your system faster and more efficient, while Resource Usage shows the current usage of system resources on your computer, in real time.

Finally, AVG PC Tuneup includes a set of Advanced Tools, among which you’ll find utilities to cleanup the hard drive, find duplicate files, obtain information about installed hardware and software, erase history and wipe data securely. Bear in mind though that not all of these tools are available in the trial version.

AVG PC Tuneup is a full maintenance, analysis and optimization suite that helps you take good care of your computer in all critical areas.

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Glary Utilities is an excellent toolkit includes a handful of system utilities that enable you to tweak, repair, optimize and improve your system's performance. Tools are conveniently categorized so that you can quickly find what you're looking for: disk cleaner, uninstall manager, memory optimizer, file shredder, duplicates finder, tracks eraser... just about any tool you need.

All the tools included in Glary Utilities are generally very intuitive and in case they make important changes to the system (like the Registry repairing tool) Glary Utilities creates a backup copy first.

Not all the tools included in Glary Utilities include configuration settings, something we missed in some of them such as the Disk cleaner. Also, we would like to have a Firefox Assistant, the same way the program includes an Internet Explorer Assistant.

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In a few words, CCleaner Portable is the pocket version of CCleaner, an excellent cleaning tool with which you can erase unused files, thus gaining back valuable free disk space and making Windows run faster and smoother. The great advantage about CCleaner Portable is that it allows you to do just the same without leaving any evidence of use on the computer. In fact, you don't even need to install it. Simply run it from your USB memory stick and you'll have immediate access to all of its features. CCleaner Portable does create some necessary keys in Windows Registry, but these are deleted when the program is closed, so there'll be no trace of it left on the system.

Regarding its functions, CCleaner Portable does a very satisfactory job. The program helps you to get rid of many different files such as Internet cookies, temporary files, log files or all those leftovers found after months of installing and uninstalling applications. The configuration menu in CCleaner Portable features interesting options like the possibility to keep certain cookies which may be useful for you or the ability to add custom file types to the delete filter. Apart from freeing up disk space, CCleaner Portable also lets you uninstall applications, find broken registry keys and list all the programs set to run when Windows launches.

On the down side, CCleaner Portable does not allow you to undo changes, so you must be very sure about what you want to erase before clicking on "Yes". Also, the program can take a few minutes before finishing the analysis that must be done prior to deletion. However, this is probably due to the fact that CCleaner Portable runs from a USB device and that we checked all the available options when cleaning our system – the test found 558 MB of removable material, which obviously took a while to be deleted.

All in all, CCleaner Portable is every bit as good as its "big brother" and comes in really handy when you want to use it on any PC without installing anything or leaving any traces behind you.

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The interface in Free Windows Cleanup Tool will surely ring a bell. It’s almost an exact copy of the popular CCleaner, with the same structure and icon layout. The only difference is that Free Windows Cleanup Tool includes an extra feature: a defrag tool for the Windows Registry.

The other tools in Free Windows Cleanup Tool let you clean up computer usage traces in popular programs, remove temporary files, empty recent document lists (all of which will help you recover valuable disk space), and also check start-up programs and fix Registry errors – creating a full backup beforehand just in case. A feature we specially liked is the Custom List, where you can add your own files, folders or registry keys to be scanned and cleaned.

Free Windows Cleanup Tool is quick and efficient, though it doesn’t really add anything new to the program that clearly inspired it.

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The main tool in SlimCleaner is, obviously, the cleaner. It’s a highly-detailed tool that works with a wide variety of applications and also takes care of temporary files, history logs, lists of recently opened documents and other unnecessary elements. The cleaning process is fast and effective.

But that’s not all to SlimCleaner. The program also features an optimization tool to analyze start-up items and active services, an uninstaller and a shredder that helps you get rid of files securely, to prevent their restoration. Finally, the Hijack Log in SlimCleaner displays a list of toolbars, browser helper objects, ActiveX plug-ins and other items, while the Windows Tools area include the native Windows system analysis and optimization tools, though presented in a much more organized and attractive way.

SlimCleaner features an eye-catching nice interface design with bright colors, big animated icons and easy menus. User ratings can be really helpful when trying to decide if you should get rid of a certain item – though unfortunately there are still many programs that don’t have ratings. Another drawback to SlimCleaner is the lack of advanced configuration options.

SlimCleaner removes all unnecessary items from your computer to improve the system’s performance and stability.

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In fact, Argente – Disk Cleaner has two main areas on its interface: one is the Disk Cleaner and the other the Privacy cleaner. Though you can't run both analysis at the same time (which would be a great time saver), they're quite complete and highly configurable.

Argente – Disk Cleaner lets you select exactly which files you want to remove, as well as create inclusion and exclusion lists to filter given files and folders. It also features an automate option to run the program automatically at system startup.

In short, Argente – Disk Cleaner is a decent disk cleaner that does what it promises, and does it well.

Use Argente – Disk Cleaner on a regular basis and you'll keep your hard drive free from junk files that only take up space and compromise you privacy.

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When you run CCEnhancer, the program adds support for over 270 new applications, which means that from that moment on you can use CCleaner to remove any traces left by those as well.

CCEnhancer is dead simple to use: just run the EXE file, and the program will automatically update your current CCleaner installation with support for those new programs – obviously including only those that are installed on your system. After that, when you run CCleaner again, you’ll see all the newly included programs in the Applications list, with an asterisk beside the name.

CCEnhancer does what it says on the tin and we didn’t have any issues during our testing. Just please remember it’s a non-official plug-in, so you should use it at your own risk.

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FCleaner looks for temporary files, recent document lists, autocomplete lists, files in the Recycle Bin and other types of disposable data, and lets you select what to delete. The cleaning tools in FCleaner include a startup manager and app uninstaller as well, and the program's statistics show how much drive space you've recovered so far.

FCleaner also features a special section for browsers that lets you clean all the elements related to them, such as cookies, browsing history, saved information, typed URLs, cache memory and others. The program works with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Safari.

Though FCleaner is similar to CCleaner in its efficiency and ease of use, it's not as complete as the Piriform tool, especially regarding configuration options like the possibility of creating filters, marking certain cookies so that they're not deleted or the ability to clean Windows Registry.

FCleaner lets you clean your hard drive from all sorts of junk files, thus improving the system's stability and performance, and freeing up precious drive space.

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You may not notice it, but your computer stores all sorts of data about you while you're using it. And that information could put your privacy at risk. Window Washer 2011 uses unusual terms to name its functions. "Washing" means removing traces of computer activity, and "using bleach" means applying safe deletion methods to make data unrecoverable. Although it's a creative measure, it can be a bit confusing at first.

The program's configuration menu lets you select which elements you want the program to erase. Window Washer 2011 first creates a list with all the programs you have installed on your system. Then it lets you add any other items.

The choice options on Window Washer 2011 don't just include internet-related items such as cookies, browsing history and form data, but also recent document lists, temporary files and other logs that store your activity. Window Washer 2011 also has support for scheduled "wash cycles," so you can choose when you want the washes to occur, and supports four different methods to overwrite files.

Window Washer 2011 is one of those programs that needs to be tested for a long period of time in order to check whether it's actually doing its job effectively. After several tests, however, it managed to clean 239 MB of data, which is pretty respectable for a program of its class.

Window Washer 2011 lets you wash all computer usage traces away in a few simple clicks.

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Luckily enough, now you have Free Window Sweeper. This neat cleaning utility allows you to erase all those traces left on your computer with a single click, protecting your privacy and keeping your movements out from prying eyes. The program can erase traces from many popular web browsers, as well as Microsoft applications and Windows system elements such as the recent document list or the recycle bin. Plus, it enables you to create personal lists with elements you want to be removed, although it doesn't make clear how to configure them.

The removal process is fast, but bear in mind that there's no backup option so you'll have to be careful about what you erase. Free Windows Sweepet also includes some extra nice tools such as cookie manager and an index.dat viewer.

Free Windows Sweeper lets you clean all usage traces and protect your privacy in a very easy way.

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With just a few simple clicks you can delete useless files that tend to mount-up and waste valuable disk space such as temporary files, disk images and all types of caches. CleanMyPC goes very deep so be warned that you won't even be able to see your "most recent" list in applications such as Excel and Word once you've used it.

CleanMyPC is clearly presented and its strongest point is that it gives you full control over what you clean. Only want to clean Firefox? No problem, CleanMyPC allows you to select only those programs that you want to clean. What's more, it also allows you to clean only those parts of applications that you want to - i.e. cache, language files and temp files. Be careful however when allowing it to clean language files that you may later need! Cleaning is quick and you're always updated on the status of the process with a status bar.

CleanMyPC is an elegant and excellent cleaning program which gives you maximum control over how you clean your machine.

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Vit Registry Fix performs a thorough analysis of the Windows Registry in search of all broken links, missing keys, invalid references and other elements that may slow down your computer and endanger its performance and stability. You can then fix them all – or just the selected ones – with a single mouse click. The program creates a backup copy before applying any changes, for an extra security layer.

But Vit Registry Fix is not only about the Registry. The 'Tools' tab hides a few handy tools that can also help you keep a clean, fast and stable system. These tools are a disk cleaner, a Windows start-up manager and an uninstall manager, as well as a Registry optimizer.

Vit Registry Fix features a clean design and is very easy to use. On the downside, the English translation needs to be revised as soon as possible, because the grammar mistakes and strange syntax structures sometimes make the program's tool descriptions hard to understand.

Vit Registry Fix is a complete Registry cleaning, fixing and optimizing tool that ensures your computer's stability and performance.

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