How to Run CCleaner
Computers send, receive, and create data constantly while surfing the Internet, running programs and conducting other tasks. Over time, unnecessary data such as temporary Internet files, cookies, and web history can build up and waste space on the hard drive. Programs can also leave behind entries in the Windows registry, even after uninstalling the program. CCleaner is a system optimization tool for Windows based PCs that can automatically remove unwanted files and clean the Windows registry.
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Instructions
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Download and install CCleaner. Go to the "CCleaner--Download" page, click one of the download links, save the file to your hard drive, double-click on the installer, select a language, click "OK," click "Install," and then "Finish."
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Open CCleaner by double-clicking on the CCleaner desktop shortcut.
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Click the "Cleaner" tab, check the boxes next to each type of file you want to remove in the list, click the "Applications" tab, check the boxes next to each type of file you want to remove in the list and then click "Run Cleaner." The program will clean the specified file types.
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Click "Registry," "Scan for Issues," and "Fix Selected Issues" to run the registry cleaner in CCleaner.
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Tips & Warnings
CCleaner can be used to uninstall programs. Click the "Tools" tab, "Uninstall," select a program in the list and then click "Run Uninstaller."
Running the cleaner while logged on as an administrator will ensure that cleaner will be able to detect and clean as many files as possible.
