CCleaner

A guide to uninstall CCleaner from your PC

This web page is about CCleaner for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your computer. It is made by Piriform. More data about Piriform can be read here. CCleaner is typically installed in the C:\Program Files\CCleaner directory, regulated by the user's decision. CCleaner's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\CCleaner\uninst.exe. The application's main executable file is titled CCleaner64.exe and occupies 8.22 MB (8619224 bytes).

CCleaner contains of the executables below. They take 14.69 MB (15408240 bytes) on disk.

• CCleaner.exe (6.32 MB)
• CCleaner64.exe (8.22 MB)
• uninst.exe (157.19 KB)

The current web page applies to CCleaner version 5.14 alone. You can find below info on other application versions of CCleaner:

• 5.40
• 5.84
• 3.18
• 2.28
• 5.38
• 5.36
• 3.28
• 3.00
• 6.14
• 2.26
• 5.08
• 5.58
• 5.57.7182
• 6.23
• Unknown
• 3.14
• 5.56
• 4.01
• 5.53.7034
• 5.0.0.5050
• 4.11
• 5.66.7716
• 5.8.00.5308
• 4.03.4151
• 5.12
• 5.03
• 6.21
• 5.48.6834
• 4.04
• 3.12
• 6.01
• 5.37
• 3.01
• 5.66
• 4.02
• 4.06
• 3.09
• 3.26
• 5.39
• 6.07
• 4.19
• 3.22
• 5.81
• 2.29
• 5.44.6577
• 5.0
• 3.13
• 5.43.6520
• 5.86
• 6.12
• 5.56.7144
• 5.80
• 5.64
• 4.07
• 5.33
• 5.30
• 2.33
• 5.55
• 5.59
• 5.44.6575
• 5.69
• 3.24
• 4.04.4197
• 5.41
• 5.52.6967
• 5.54
• 3.1
• 5.76.8269
• 2.31
• 5.54.7088
• 5.79
• 6.06
• 5.02
• 5.24
• 5.03.5128
• 5.70
• 4.05.4250
• 5.91
• 5.77.8521
• 5.65.7632
• 5.72
• 5.65
• 6.18
• 5.55.7108
• 5.47.6716
• 5.06.5219
• 5.29
• 5.41.6446
• 4.05
• 3.05
• 5.68
• 2.36
• 5.76
• 5.82.8950
• 6.08
• 3.08
• 3.06
• 5.27
• 6.17
• 5.67

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the PC. Some of these are listed below.

Folders left behind when you uninstall CCleaner:

• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall CCleaner:

• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\Acrobat Reader DC.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\CCleaner.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\GWX Control Panel\eula.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\GWX Control Panel\GWX_control_panel.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\GWX Control Panel\Uninstall.exe
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\Lang\lang-1030.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC media player.lnk
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\AUTHORS.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\axvlc.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\COPYING.txt
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\Documentation.url
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\hrtfs\dodeca_and_7channel_3DSL_HRTF.sofa
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\libvlc.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\libvlccore.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ach\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\af\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\am\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\an\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ar\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\as_IN\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ast\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\az\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\be\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\bg\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\bn\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\bn_IN\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\br\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\brx\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\bs\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ca\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\cgg\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ckb\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\co\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\cs\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\cy\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\da\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\de\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\el\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\en_GB\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\es\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\et\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\eu\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\fa\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ff\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\fi\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\fr\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\fur\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\fy\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ga\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\gd\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\gl\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\gu\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\he\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\hi\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\hr\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\hu\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\hy\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ia\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\id\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\is\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\it\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ja\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ka\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\kk\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\km\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\kn\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ko\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ks_IN\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ky\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\lg\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\lt\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\lv\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\mai\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\mk\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ml\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\mn\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\mr\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ms\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\my\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\nb\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ne\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\nl\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\nn\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\oc\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\or\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\pa\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\pl\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ps\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\pt_BR\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\pt_PT\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ro\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ru\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\si\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\sk\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\sl\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\sq\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\sr\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\sv\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\ta\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo
• C:\Users\%user%\Desktop\Programmer\VLC\locale\te\LC_MESSAGES\vlc.mo

Many times the following registry data will not be removed:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CCleaner
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Piriform\CCleaner

A way to uninstall CCleaner from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

CCleaner is a program offered by the software company Piriform. Some computer users choose to remove this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this by hand requires some experience regarding PCs. The best EASY procedure to remove CCleaner is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to optimize your Windows system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications installed on your computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate CCleaner or simply click the Search feature and type in "CCleaner". If it is installed on your PC the CCleaner app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click CCleaner in the list , the following data about the program is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about CCleaner, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the app you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall CCleaner.


8. After uninstalling CCleaner, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong CCleaner that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling CCleaner with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove CCleaner by Piriform from your PC, we are not saying that CCleaner by Piriform is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove CCleaner in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.