How to Use CCleaner to Clean your Computer and Registry

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Is your computer feeling sluggish? Over time, Windows accumulates thousands of temporary internet files, broken registry keys, and unnecessary startup items that can drain your system's performance. CCleaner (originally known as "Crap Cleaner") is one of the most popular free utilities for safely removing this digital clutter and reclaiming valuable hard drive space.

In this comprehensive guide, we walk you through the essential features of CCleaner. You'll learn how to customize your cleaning preferences (like preserving your browser sessions), how to safely perform a registry cleanup with a backup, and how to use built-in tools like the Disk Analyzer and Startup Manager. Whether you're a Windows 10 or Windows 11 user, this tutorial provides the best practices for keeping your PC running smoothly and securely.

0:00 Introduction: What is CCleaner and what does it do?
0:35 Customizing cleaning settings for browsers and applications
1:00 Pro Tip: Why you should uncheck "Empty Recycle Bin"
1:35 Running the Analyze tool to calculate potential space savings
2:10 Executing the cleaner and freeing up disk space
2:35 Registry Cleanup: Scanning for issues and fixing broken keys
3:05 Why you should always back up your registry before fixing
3:35 Tools overview: Uninstall manager and Startup configuration
4:15 Using the Disk Analyzer to identify space-hogging files
5:10 Securely erasing data with the Drive Wiper tool
6:00 Options and Settings: Managing cookies and exclusion lists
7:15 Keeping CCleaner updated for the latest performance improvements

Step-By-Step Instructions

1 - Download and Install: Get the free version of CCleaner from the official Piriform website.
2 - Configure Custom Clean: Open the Cleaner tab. Browse through the "Windows" and "Applications" lists. Tip: Uncheck "Empty Recycle Bin" if you want to keep recently deleted files, and uncheck "Session" for your main browser to avoid being logged out of websites.
3 - Analyze and Run: Close all web browsers and background apps. Click Analyze to see how much space can be recovered. Once the list is generated, click Run Cleaner. 4 - Clean the Registry: Switch to the Registry tab. Click Scan for Issues. Once finished, click Fix selected issues. Always select Yes when prompted to back up the registry before proceeding.
5 - Manage Startup Items: Go to Tools - Startup. Review the list of programs that start with your computer. Select any unnecessary apps (like update checkers or redundant cloud syncers) and click Disable to speed up your boot time.
6 - Analyze Your Storage: Use the Disk Analyzer in the Tools menu to see exactly what is taking up space. It will categorize your files into Pictures, Music, Documents, and Video. 7 - Securely Wipe Free Space: If you've recently deleted sensitive data, use the Drive Wiper tool. Select Free Space Only and choose the number of passes. This ensures deleted files cannot be recovered by data recovery software.
8 - Manage Cookies: In Options - Cookies, move essential cookies (like those for your email or bank) to the "Cookies to Keep" list so CCleaner doesn't delete them.

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