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Freeware system optimization tool that removes unused and temporary files.

Alternatively you can download the latest beta version of this software.

CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization tool. That removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing it to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast.

Cleans the following:
- Internet Explorer Cache, History, Cookies, Index.dat.
- Recycle Bin, Temporary files and Log files.
- Recently opened URLs and files.
- Third-party application temp files and recent file lists (MRUs).
- Including: Firefox, Opera, Media Player, eMule, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Office XP, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and more...
- Advanced Registry scanner and cleaner 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... Backup for registry clean.
- Windows Startup tool.

What's New:

* Added support for Windows 7.
* Improved Google Chrome support (build 0.4).
* Opera cookie management added.
* Improved Recycle Bin cleaning.
* Added a warning when cleaning Google Chrome and it's running.
* Search Autocomplete cleaning now XP only.
* Improve file association Registry Cleaning.
* Fixed bug with context menus and excessive CPU usage.
* Fixed GUI colors on high contrast themes.
* Minor GUI bugs fixed.
* Minor performance improvements.