Over time, every computer accumulates digital debris that gradually drags down performance, turning snappy tasks into waiting games. Avast Cleanup Premium addresses this inevitable slowdown by digging deep into your system to identify and resolve the bottlenecks that standard uninstalls leave behind. Rather than just deleting files, this utility acts as a comprehensive maintenance engineer for your machine, intelligently managing resources to restore the responsiveness you experienced when you first unboxed your PC.
Key Features
- Sleep Mode Technology: Identifies resource-hungry applications running in the background and puts them into a hibernation state, instantly freeing up RAM and CPU power for the tasks you are actually performing.
- Automatic Maintenance: Runs silently in the background to routinely clear out junk files, broken shortcuts, and browser cache without requiring you to manually initiate scans or click through menus.
- Bloatware Removal: Detects and helps you eradicate annoying trialware, unwanted toolbars, and pre-installed advertising software that often comes bundled with new computers or updates.
- Software Updater: Scans your installed third-party applications and automatically fetches the latest official patches, closing security loopholes and ensuring you have the newest features without manual checking.
- Registry Cleaner: Safely analyzes the Windows registry to find and fix broken links or orphaned entries left by uninstalled programs, stabilizing system operations and reducing crash risks.
- Disk Cleaner: Scours your hard drive for leftover installation files, temporary system data, and other hidden clutter to reclaim gigabytes of storage space.
Use Cases
This tool is ideal for users holding onto aging hardware running Windows 7, 8, or 10 who want to extend their device's lifespan without purchasing new components. It also serves professionals and gamers on Windows 11 who need to ensure background processes don't interfere with high-performance applications like video editing software or competitive games.
By automating the tedious parts of computer hygiene, Avast Cleanup Premium allows you to focus on your work while it handles the digital housekeeping behind the scenes.
Version 26.1.18283.22284 — December 2025
- Added a new Quick Cleanup Alert feature that displays an instant summary of detected issues after automatic scans, allowing for one-click resolution.
- Improved the internal scanning engine to deliver faster results and reduced system resource usage during background maintenance.
- Fixed various minor bugs and stability issues to ensure smoother overall application performance.
