CCleaner

CCleaner

CCleaner /ˈsklnər/ (formerly Crap Cleaner),[6] developed by Piriform, is a utility program used to clean potentially unwanted files (including temporary internet files, where malicious programs and code tend to reside) and invalid Windows Registry entries from a computer.[7] CCleaner has been reviewed byChip.de,[8] TechRadar,[9] PC Magazine,[10] andTechRepublic.[11]
CCleaner
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CCleaner 5.0 running on Microsoft Windows
CCleaner 5.0 running on Microsoft Windows
Developer(s)Piriform
Initial release23 September 2003; 14 years ago
Stable release(s) [±]
Windows5.43.6522 / 25 May 2018; 2 days ago[1]
macOS1.15.507 / 24 May 2018; 3 days ago[2]
Android4.6.1 / 24 May 2018; 3 days ago[3]
Written inC++
Operating systemWindows XP and later,[4]
Mac OS X Snow Leopard and later,[4]
Android 4.0.3 and later
PlatformIA-32 and x64
Available in47 languages[5]
TypeUtility software
LicenseFreemium
Websitewww.ccleaner.com/ccleaner

FeaturesEdit

CCleaner can delete temporary or potentially unwanted files left by certain programs, including Microsoft EdgeInternet Explorer,FirefoxGoogle ChromeOperaSafari,Windows Media PlayereMuleGoogle ToolbarNetscapeMicrosoft OfficeNero,Adobe AcrobatMcAfeeAdobe Flash Player,Sun JavaWinRARWinAceWinZip andGIMP[12] along with browsing history, cookies,recycle bin, memory dumps, file fragments, log files, system caches, application data,autocomplete form history, and various other data.[13] The program also includes a registry cleaner to locate and correct problems in the Windows registry, such as missing references to shared DLLs, unused registration entries for file extensions, and missing references toapplication paths.[12] CCleaner v2.27 and later can wipe the MFT free space of a drive, or the entire drive.
CCleaner can uninstall programs or modify the list of programs that execute on startup.[14] CCleaner 2.19.901 and later can delete System Restore points.[15][16]
A public version 1.10 for Mac OS X has been released[17] along with a commercial Network Edition. Piriform also released CCleaner forAndroid in 2014.[18]

LicenseEdit

The license for the free version[19] has common terms against reverse engineering, copying and sub-licensing, and it disclaims warranties and liability. The Business [20] and Professional[21] licenses have a 30-day warranty.

Critical receptionEdit

CNET editors gave the application a rating of 5/5 stars, calling it a 'must-have tool'. It was awarded Editor's Choice Award in April 2009 by CNET.[22]

Security flawsEdit

In September 2017, CCleaner v5.33 (32-bit Windows) was compromised with the Floxif trojan that could install a backdoor, enabling remote access of 2.27 million[23] infected machines.[24][25] Of these 2.27 million PCs, 40 received a second-stage payload that appears to have targeted technology companies such as Samsung, Intel, and VMWare.[26] On 13 September, Piriform released CCleaner 5.34 and CCleaner Cloud 1.07.3191 that do not contain the malicious code.[27]

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