Some cleaners make you babysit checkboxes; CCleaner Professional tries to get you to “done.” You run a scan, see what’s safe to remove, park background hogs, and keep drivers/apps current—without turning your PC into a science project. The latest version focuses on stability and small usability wins, so Health Check, Custom Clean, and Software/Driver Updater feel predictable across machines. Teams that standardize one full version, pin the release notes, and keep installer checksums usually avoid “my result looks different” drama.
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Key Features
Health Check — a single pass that tidies junk, trims startup cruft, and applies quick privacy cleanup; ideal for first-time runs after a free download test.
Custom Clean + Smart Cleaning — fine-grained control over browsers, app caches, logs, and more; keep essential cookies while clearing the rest.
Software Updater & Driver Updater — patch common apps and update device drivers in one place; fewer surprise bugs from stale versions.
Performance Optimizer (sleep apps) — hibernates background hogs to reclaim responsiveness without uninstalling.
Scheduler & housekeeping — automate maintenance so “cleanups” don’t depend on memory or mood.
Portable/technician-friendly builds — deploy via standalone installer or portable package where needed; easy to keep a shared image and checksums.
Update cadence you can trust — frequent latest version fixes and minor improvements that keep the tool quiet and reliable over time.
Free Download — full version standalone installer; portable setup supported (no login).
Pro Tips
Start wide, then go precise. Run Health Check first to clear the obvious; graduate to Custom Clean for per-app control when you know what should stay.
Protect sign-ins. Use the “keep cookies” list so banking/webmail logins survive cleanups while trackers don’t.
Schedule & forget. Weekly Smart Cleaning + monthly Driver/Software updates is a sane baseline; avoid stacked changes during crunch time.
Lock the toolchain. Keep a tiny versions.txt with app build + release notes link and installer checksums; update all bays together to avoid drift.
Use portable when you can’t install. The portable build is handy for audits or one-off triage on locked machines. (Where policies allow.)
Comparisons with Similar Tools
Advanced SystemCare Pro — broader “one-click” tune-up with lots of extras; CCleaner Professional is leaner and more predictable for targeted cleanup and updates.
Glary Utilities Pro — strong all-in-one kit with many toggles; CCleaner keeps the UI simpler and adds integrated Driver/Software Updater.
System Mechanic Pro — deeper system tweaking and automation; CCleaner wins for everyday cleaning plus update hygiene.
System Requirements
Notes: CCleaner is lightweight; modern CPUs/SSDs simply make scans and updates faster.er is not just another “cleaner”, but a real tool for keeping your system in top shape.
OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 (32-bit & 64-bit supported). Keep Windows updated for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions about CCleaner Professional
1. What’s the difference between Health Check and Custom Clean?
Health Check is a guided “safe defaults” cleanup; Custom Clean exposes granular per-app/browser switches.
2. Is the registry cleaner safe?
CCleaner backs up registry changes; if you’re unsure, stick to Health Check/Custom Clean and skip aggressive registry tweaks.
3. Can I schedule automatic cleaning?
Yes—set schedules/Smart Cleaning from options so maintenance happens regularly without manual runs.
4. Does Driver Updater cover most devices?
It aims to; always review proposed driver changes and create a restore point before big updates.
