The performance of our computer gradually decreases over time and depending on usage. This is due to the fragmentation of our hard drive, the accumulation of useless applications, remnants from old programs, the fragmentation of the Windows registry, and many other causes.
Cleaning and optimizing Windows are important actions that we should do regularly to maintain the performance and security of our computer. Cleaning includes removing unnecessary programs, updating drivers and software, and removing files that you no longer need. These actions can improve the performance of your computer and reduce the risk of problems.
Additionally, optimizing them may include adjusting performance and security settings, installing updates and protective software, and performing problem identification and repair.
There are many places to keep your computer in shape. However, for this purpose, we have selected the 23 best free applications.
CONTENTS
- 1. Advanced SystemCare
- 2.Glary Utilities
- 3.History Clean
- 4.privacy eraser
- 5. clean space
- 6.HD Cleaner
- 7.Tweak Power
- 8.WinExt
- 9.Red Button
- 10.WinOptimizer free
- 11.Temp Cleaner
- 12.Wise Game Booster
- 13.SmartDiskCleanup
- 14.Advanced Disk Cleaner
- 15.Wise Disk Cleaner
- 16.BleachBit
- 17.Pristy Tools
- 18.Cleaner One Pro
- 19.Auto Recycle Bin
- 20.Emjysoft Cleaner
- 21.mCleaner
- 22.Gaming Debloater
- 23. XTR Toolbox
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Advanced SystemCare
It has functions related to the stability and good operation of the computer, for example you can choose to check the physical state of your hard drives, uninstall a program, or choose which application you want to run at startup or not. You can configure and disable services that run on your computer but are not absolutely necessary for its operation, thus speeding up its operation.
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Glary Utilities
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History Clean
History Clean allows you to clean and permanently delete all your browser and Windows history at once. It cleans all the data making it irreversible after cleaning. It also comes with a shredder to permanently delete folders and cannot be recovered using recovery programs. It safely removes all traces of Windows usage and leaves no data behind.
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All-in-one suite to protect your privacy and optimize your computer's performance, compatible with Internet Explorer (IE), Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Opera, cleans cache, browsing history, cookies, typed URLs, download history, recent documents, temporary files, recycle bin, DNS cache, error reports, third-party applications and more.
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This program is designed to rid your computer of electronic junk and protect your privacy. Your computer junk includes many files (for example, cache and temporary files of various programs and Windows OS), web cookies, web browsing history, log files, index.dat files, registry entries, etc. on your computer, usually in a hidden system folder, which means, among other things, wasting gigabytes of valuable disk space.
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Promising application that can help you clean up and optimize your computer's performance. Through a complete and explanatory menu you can see the status of your computer such as the protection of any firewall, the status of your hard drive and many other information.
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All-in-one suite designed for optimal speed and efficiency. It protects users from common PC problems while increasing their PC's performance and security.
privacy eraser
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clean space
Cleaning up unwanted cache will allow the Windows operating system and other programs to run more efficiently. Improving computer performance is one of the primary goals of the program, and no one will be able to track your online activity. The data is permanently deleted, so of course you remain safe.
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HD Cleaner
Now, in the area of cleaning it includes cleaning the Registry, cleaning the Browser, cleaning the system and cleaning plugins that might be slowing it down. You can improve its startup time as well as optimize the operation of Windows and your hard drive.
You can also configure some parameters such as automatic cleaning and monitoring of your computer. Finally you will find dozens more tools that may help you.
For example, you can uninstall programs, configure which programs you want to run at startup, clean up duplicate files, encrypt files, delete files with absolute security, and many more micro-functions that will free your hands. In conclusion, it is a modern tool for every user that you should definitely install on your computer.
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Tweak Power
It includes advanced performance optimizers that help you achieve super fast app load times, work faster and make your games run smoother. Now, it's easier than ever to get a clean computer. Which in particular, remove unnecessary files, clean the registry, delete internet traces and optimize your computer with just one click to ensure more stability.
You can even schedule programs to auto-start, auto-play and manage scheduled tasks, uninstall applications, and troubleshoot typical Windows problems.
Even by customizing Windows, give your Windows your own style by customizing their appearance, including colors, window frames, icons, buttons, Start and logon screen, Start menu, desktop view, explorer, and logon.
Customize Internet Explorer, Firefox and your connections to your needs and sync your computer. With the economy mode give a long battery life by reducing the power consumption of the processor, turning off unnecessary background processes and reducing the power consumption of internal and external devices.
In the Windows repair section you can fix a large majority of known Windows problems. Change system settings, input devices, drives, application programs, and effects to better tailor Windows to your needs.
Finally, the restore function allows you to restore the computer's files and settings to a previous state when everything was working properly, and perform a full backup or restore the registry.
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WinExt
It is a powerful software for Windows that includes many essential and useful features such as fixing windows system registry issues, clearing system trash, protecting your privacy, improving performance, speed and stability your computer, find duplicate files, monitor Windows activity and many more features that will make it easy for you to keep your computer in good shape. However, I must point out that some of the features in the free version of the product are not complete.
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Red Button
Red Button is a powerful tool for optimizing and cleaning your Windows PC. It will remove junk files and unnecessary Windows components, free up hard drive space, erase internet activity tracks and your digital fingerprints, protect privacy, clean and optimize registry, enable hundreds of hidden settings of Windows, increasing the overall performance of your computer.
It includes a huge number (hundreds) of functions, with an incredibly small size. Before pressing the button, click on the Features option and activate the functions you want. In conclusion, this is a very useful application with performance inversely proportional to its size.
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WinOptimizer free
It also cleans up the startup folder for faster boot times and more disk space. Internet Cleaner eliminates junk files created while browsing the web or downloading.
Clear browser cache for all installed browsers and delete history-related files and other objects, even across multiple user profiles! Clean your computer of junk files and reclaim disk space!
It also provides individual configuration options for processing Chrome, Safari, Edge, Opera, and comes with extensive analytical features that include not only disk space usage, but also your PC's benchmarks to determine system performance, processor and of the hard disk.
More information on system and hardware components is also available with details on installed hardware and software.
It also has two powerful modules for customizing Windows and protecting your privacy.
AntiSpy takes care of telemetry, folder sharing, remote access and update settings, while Win10 Privacy Control allows users to disable location services, cloud sync, Cortana and many other features related to protecting private life.
This will not only help protect your privacy, but also conserve valuable system resources.
When deleting sensitive data, it is important that the files are not recoverable. File Wiper deletes files permanently and makes them unrecoverable, even for special data recovery tools.
Finally, it can split large files, e.g. to put them on separate storage volumes and recover accidentally deleted files - unless they were deleted with File Wiper, of course!
The program is available absolutely free, and the only requirement is to register to get the registration code.
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To keep your computer in good working order, it is important to ensure that any clutter and unused files are removed on a regular basis. Temporary files stored on the hard drive can fill up Temp folders, however regular maintenance can help speed them up.
Temp Cleaner
Temp Cleaner is a small, free software that will help you free up a lot of space. It can easily clean the TEMP folder. and only deletes unused files in "%temp%" and "%systemroot%\temp" folders, however some files and folders may not be deleted if used.
The application does not have any menu and it is enough to run the TempCleaner executable file and on the right side of your computer you will see a small pop-up message informing you that the folder has been cleaned.
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Wise Game Booster
It allows you to add the games installed on your computer to the "My Games" field, so you don't have to search for them. Here you can manage your games and check the information of each game.
It optimizes relevant system settings for better stability and greater speed, turning your computer into a "real gaming machine". Of course, don't expect it to work miracles, but what is certain is that it will help you play your games smoother and faster.
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SmartDiskCleanup
Over time, your computer starts to fill up with old and unnecessary files. Smart Disk Cleanup is a free application that provides a safe and easy way to clean junk, duplicate and large files. In just a few minutes you can safely and easily free up several GB of disk space.
This way you can clean up unnecessary duplicate files that can take up many GB of disk space. Now with a quick scan you can find, preview and remove duplicate files, photos, music files and videos.
If you have old large files that you no longer need run a file scan to find files that are safe to clean up and get rid of as you no longer use them.
Finally, free up extra disk space by cleaning temporary files such as log files, app cache files, browser cache files, leftovers, and more by emptying the Windows Recycle Bin.
Advanced Disk Cleaner
Wise Disk Cleaner
Wise Disk Cleaner can delete these unnecessary files on your hard drive to free up disk space and make your computer run faster. It also provides many custom options and allows advanced users to clean more unnecessary files.
Equipped with advanced algorithms, Wise Disk Cleaner can scan and remove them in seconds, making it one of the most effective cleaners for windows.
Cleans internet history and other traces on your computer protecting your privacy. It also detects and cleans all other traces caused by Windows, and other applications. By diligently removing all these traces, your privacy will be well protected from prying eyes. Improve your computer's performance by defragmenting and rearranging files on your disk.
Fragmentation causes your hard drive to do extra work that can slow down your computer. Disk defragmentation can rearrange fragmented data so your disks and drives can work more efficiently.
-Disk Defrag- also gives you a clear graphical diagram of the selected drive, letting you know the drive's usage at a glance. You can also use it to analyze and defragment any external storage devices. In the settings, you can also create an icon -Clean in 1 click- and place it on the desktop. With this feature, you can clean junk files by just clicking the icon without opening Wise Disk Cleaner. The application is available absolutely free.
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Free program that cleans and frees up space on your disk quickly and tirelessly, a true guardian of your privacy. You can delete cookies, recent browsing history, temporary files, and log files.
BleachBit
It is designed for Linux and Windows and cleans up leftovers from at least 90 applications including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Adobe Flash, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, and many more. In addition to deletion, BleachBit includes advanced features such as shredding files and cleaning up free space on your hard drive to hide traces of files deleted by other applications. If you download the portable version, no installation is required.
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Pristy Tools
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Cleaner One Pro is a complete cleaning and optimization tool designed specifically for Windows operating systems. It was developed by Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity company. With Cleaner One Pro, you can improve the performance and speed of your computer by removing junk files, optimizing system settings, and managing startup items. It scans the system thoroughly to identify and remove unnecessary files, such as temporary files, cache, log files, and duplicates, freeing up valuable disk space.
We use the Recycle Bin often, but since 1995 this component of the operating system has not changed at all. The usage pattern is as old as the Windows operating system itself, the Recycle Bin collects items until you empty it or until it takes up too much disk space. Today, we are introducing improvements to the Recycle Bin that will make it much more useful.
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Gaming Debloater is a software designed to optimize your computer's performance by removing unnecessary applications and services that consume valuable resources. These applications and services, also known as "bloatware", can weigh down your system and reduce its performance, especially during gaming.
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Cleaner One Pro
The application also includes a real-time monitoring feature that helps users monitor their system resources such as CPU, memory and disk usage. It provides detailed information about resource-hungry processes, allowing users to identify and close them to reclaim system resources.
In addition to cleaning and optimization, it offers privacy protection features. It can securely erase your browsing history, cookies and other traces of online activity to protect your privacy and protect against potential threats.
Also, by activating the memory booster option, you can see in real time the CPU usage and the remaining memory and if it drops too much, click on the optimize option to restore it. The free version includes the basic settings (among others, the above) related to cleaning and optimizing the computer, while the pro version includes even more. (registry cleaning, duplicate file cleaning)
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Auto Recycle Bin
Files will be kept in it for a longer period of time, they will take up less space on your disk and, most importantly, the cleaning will be fully automatic according to your rules. Using the program all items in the recycle bin will be monitored and deleted according to your rules. You can set the recycle bin to empty when the Windows operating system is shut down or set it to delete large files after just a few hours. If the files do not take up much disk space, you can set it to keep them for a month or other longer time frames.
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Emjysoft Cleaner
A free application designed for just that purpose. It scans and removes unnecessary files from your system. This includes temporary files, internet cookies, and cache data that can accumulate over time. By eliminating them, it frees up space on your hard drive, allowing your computer to run more efficiently. However, in addition to cleaning up unwanted files, it also performs a thorough scan of your computer's registry.
mCleaner
Advanced data cleaning tool, designed to remove unwanted files and optimize your computer's performance. It provides capabilities to manage and delete files and folders that are no longer needed, whether they come from temporary files, cached downloads, or any other form that takes up space and affects the speed and performance of the computer.
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Gaming Debloater
XTR Toolbox
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