CCleaner FAQ
For a computer user, operating a new computer for the first time can be very exciting. Operating it is fast and smooth. Unfortunately, the performance of your computer deteriorates over time. After a while, it begins to feel sluggish and startup seems to take forever. CCleaner was created to solve this problem.
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What Is CCleaner?
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According its website, CCleaner is a software program that enables you to easily perform routine maintenance on your computer. The tools in CCleaner allow you to clean up files and registry entries that drag down the performance of your computer.
What Does CCleaner Do?
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CCleaner eliminates files that are no longer being used by your computer. It deletes your browser's history, cookies and temporary files. It also removes the download history and form autocomplete history from most browsers.
The registry cleaner finds old registry entries that are no longer being used by any programs. When you uninstall programs, they sometimes leave behind entries that cause your registry to be bloated. This slows down your computer. All of the dynamic-link libraries, icons, shortcuts that lead nowhere, ActiveX Controls and file extensions that are no longer required to operate the programs you have installed are removed.
Applications also leave behind information that you may wish to keep private. For example, Windows Media Player keeps a list of your recently viewed videos. CCleaner cleans out these lists and temporary files.
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What Are the Benefits of CCleaner?
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CCleaner frees up hard disk space, which provides more room for you to store the photos, documents and other files that are important to you. It also provides protection of your privacy by eliminating your browser's history. The included registry cleaner helps you to keep your Windows registry lean. This is important for maintaining the speed of your operating system.
What Are the System Requirements to Run CCleaner?
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According to its website, CCleaner will successfully install and run on any computer that is running Windows 98 or later. The site specifies no minimum hardware or memory requirements. The software does not support any versions of Linux or Mac operating systems.
How Do I Install and Run CCleaner?
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Download CCleaner from the homepage. The download link is on the right side of the page. When you click on the link, you will be directed to a page that offers you an opportunity to donate to the development of the software.
Click the link below the option to donate to skip this step and use the software for free. The installer will create a program icon on your desktop. Double-click the CCleaner icon to run the program.
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