Key Details of
CCleaner
- Purpose: CCleaner is a utility tool designed to clean and optimize your computer by removing unnecessary files, such as temporary files, system cache, and browser history.
- Features: It offers features like disk cleanup, registry cleaning, uninstaller, and system optimization tools.
- Versions: There are both free and paid versions. The free version provides basic cleaning features, while the paid version (CCleaner Professional) includes additional features like real-time monitoring and scheduled cleaning.
- Popularity: As of 2016, CCleaner has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide.
- Latest Version: The latest version is 6.29.11342, released on October 16, 2024.
- Developer: CCleaner is developed by Piriform, which is now part of Gen Digital Inc
Developer's Description
Piriform Software Ltd. is a British software company founded in 2005 by Guy Saner and Lindsey Whelan. The company is renowned for creating various system optimization tools such as CCleaner, Recuva, Defraggler, and Speccy. These tools are designed to enhance the performance of computers and are widely used around the world.
In 2017, Piriform was acquired by Avast Software, which later became part of Gen Digital Inc. in 2022. This acquisition has allowed Piriform to leverage additional resources and expand the reach of its software solutions.