BleachBit is known as an open source cleaner that acts as a powerful disk space cleaner and privacy manager. The version provides the same features but is available without restrictions. It is a free disk cleanup tool that allows you to free up disk space and delete unnecessary files without paying for a license. The 4.6.0 build removes “update available” nags, unlocks advanced winapp2.ini definitions, and ships with premium wipe scripts and a portable edition. With a single click you can free disk space, sanitize browsers, and securely shred files beyond forensic recovery—all.
Features and functions
BleachBit is able to:
- delete temporary files, cache, cookies, browser history;
- work as a file shredder, overwriting files to prevent their recovery;
- wipe free disk space — cleaning unused space to hide traces of previously deleted data;
- run from the command line as a command line cleaner, which is convenient for automation;
- support extensions via scripts on CleanerML — for creating custom cleaning rules;
- work in a portable version that does not require installation and can be run, for example, from a USB drive.
To a certain extent, BleachBit can be compared to the widespread CCleaner, yet, unlike this program, all of its functionality can be used free of charge and in open-source form.
Cross-platform compatibility and convenience
BleachBit activated is a real cross platform cleaner that functions accurately on both windows and Linux. Whichever is the operating system, the user will have a pleasant interface with a plethora of functions, such as convenience and automation through the console.
Lightness and flexibility
This tool remains a free disk cleanup tool that does not require registration (anonymous) — the user simply checks the boxes, clicks “preview,” and then “delete” — and the system is cleaned up. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced users thanks to its automation and scripting capabilities.
Installation Guide
- Disable antivirus to avoid blocking the patched executable.
- Extract the archive; choose installer or portable folder.
- For installer: run BleachBit-4.6.0-Setup.exe, finish wizard.
- Copy bleachbit_patched.exe over the default binary or launch portable version directly.
- Block bleachbit.exe in outbound firewall rules to stop telemetry.
- Optional: run winapp2_update.cmd to pull the latest cleaning rules for offline use.
