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A guide to uninstall CCleaner from your computer

This info is about CCleaner for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your PC. The Windows release was created by Piriform. More information about Piriform can be seen here. CCleaner is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files\CCleaner folder, however this location may differ a lot depending on the user's choice while installing the application. You can uninstall CCleaner by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\CCleaner\uninst.exe. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. CCleaner64.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 43.33 MB (45430176 bytes) on disk.

CCleaner contains of the executables below. They occupy 141.61 MB (148488144 bytes) on disk.




  • CCleaner.exe (37.36 MB)
  • CCleaner64.exe (43.33 MB)
  • CCleanerBugReport.exe (4.84 MB)
  • CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService.exe (1.04 MB)
  • CCleanerReactivator.exe (188.41 KB)
  • CCUpdate.exe (697.52 KB)
  • ccupdate610_free.exe (44.98 MB)
  • uninst.exe (4.37 MB)
  • wa_3rd_party_host_32.exe (2.14 MB)
  • wa_3rd_party_host_64.exe (2.69 MB)
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The current web page applies to CCleaner version 6.24 only. You can find here a few links to other CCleaner versions:

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CCleaner has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall CCleaner from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\ccleaner_update_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner64.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerBugReport.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerDU.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerPerformanceOptimizer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerReactivator.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleanerReactivator.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCUpdate.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\ccupdate625_free.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\burger_client\8866F8A9-70C9-43A2-BFBE-EE00AA2DC417\44ED97C8-2D40-4A50-913D-673F6858B9AF
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\DUState.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\log\BugReport.log
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\log\BugReport.status
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 23-09-28 17-45-43.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 23-09-30 14-19-08.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 23-10-20 11-00-14.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 23-12-13 18-26-42.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 23-12-13 18-26-52.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 24-01-01 18-04-00.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 24-01-10 04-57-26.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 24-01-10 04-57-29.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 24-01-10 04-59-11.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 24-01-20 21-45-23.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\UserNamecfg.ini
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1025.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1026.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1027.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1028.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1029.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1030.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1031.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1032.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1034.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1035.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1036.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1037.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1038.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1040.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1041.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1042.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1043.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1044.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1045.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1046.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1048.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1049.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1050.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1051.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1052.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1053.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1054.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1055.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1056.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1057.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1058.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1059.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1060.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1061.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1062.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1063.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1065.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1066.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1067.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1068.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1071.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1079.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1081.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1086.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1087.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1090.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1092.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1093.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1102.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1104.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1109.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1110.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-1155.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-2052.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-2070.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-2074.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-3098.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-5146.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Lang\lang-9999.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwaapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwaheap.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwalocal.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwaresource.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwautils.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\libwavmodapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\LOG\CCleanerUpdateHelper.log
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\LOG\DriverUpdaterLib.log
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\LOG\DriverUpdEng.log
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\LOG\event_manager.log
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Setup\b4557c54-dc1a-4d2b-bceb-4aaeaeebd65e.ini
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Setup\config.def
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Setup\config.ini
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Setup\d9bc4a13-c0e2-4d17-81c7-b98658d5410a.cab
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\temp_ccupdate\update.ini

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
  • HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CCleaner
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\ccleaner.exe


A way to erase CCleaner with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

CCleaner is an application offered by the software company Piriform. Sometimes, users choose to remove it. This can be difficult because removing this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best QUICK manner to remove CCleaner is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about 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 tool to optimize your Windows PC.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on the computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate CCleaner or simply activate the Search feature and type in "CCleaner". The CCleaner program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select CCleaner in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding CCleaner, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove CCleaner.
Uninstall CCleaner


8. After uninstalling CCleaner, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of CCleaner which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling CCleaner using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove CCleaner by Piriform from your computer, nor are we saying that CCleaner by Piriform is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove CCleaner supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2024-05-23 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-05-23 10:45:55.660