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How to uninstall CCleaner from your computer

CCleaner is a Windows program. Read more about how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was developed by Piriform Ltd.. Go over here where you can get more info on Piriform Ltd.. CCleaner is commonly installed in the C:\Program Files\CCleaner directory, subject to the user's option. C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Uninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall CCleaner. CCleaner's primary file takes about 36.70 MB (38483968 bytes) and is named CCleaner64.exe.

The following executables are installed along with CCleaner. They occupy about 42.37 MB (44432317 bytes) on disk.

  • CCEnhancer.exe (835.50 KB)
  • CCleaner64.exe (36.70 MB)
  • CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService.exe (1.03 MB)
  • CCleanerReactivator.exe (179.02 KB)
  • uninst.exe (3.50 MB)
  • Uninstall.exe (149.05 KB)
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The current page applies to CCleaner version 6.04.10044 alone. You can find below info on other releases of CCleaner:

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When planning to uninstall CCleaner you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories left on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\branding.dll
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\cc_config.ini
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCEnhancer.exe
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner64.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\Data\BackupStorage\Canon_Canon MG2500 series Printer_2.70.2.10.zip
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\BackupStorage\Surface_Microsoft Surface ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery_1.2.20.0.zip
  • 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\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-18 18-29-45.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-21 08-09-22.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-25 06-13-03.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-25 06-17-00.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-25 07-41-09.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-26 06-25-54.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-27 13-20-18.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-29 15-13-12.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-11-30 07-38-58.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\StateHistory\DUState 22-12-03 16-42-31.dat
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\Data\usercfg.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\locales\lang.Brazilian.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Bulgarian.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Chinese.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Chinese_Simplified.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Croatian.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Czech.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Danish.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Dutch.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Estonian.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Finnish.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.French.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Georgian.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.German.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Greek.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Hebrew.locale
  • C:\Program Files\CCleaner\locales\lang.Hungarian.locale

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Piriform\CCleaner
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CCleaner
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Piriform\CCleaner

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2064461499-4090415642-329556531-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner64.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2064461499-4090415642-329556531-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\CCleaner\Uninstall.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService\DisplayName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CCleanerPerformanceOptimizerService\ImagePath


A way to delete CCleaner from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

CCleaner is an application marketed by Piriform Ltd.. Sometimes, users try to erase it. This is easier said than done because deleting this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. One of the best QUICK manner to erase CCleaner is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around utility to maximize the performance of your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate CCleaner or simply click the Search feature and type in "CCleaner". The CCleaner program will be found very quickly. After 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 explains the opinion other users have about CCleaner, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall CCleaner.
Uninstall CCleaner


8. After removing CCleaner, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform 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 removing CCleaner using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall CCleaner by Piriform Ltd. from your computer, nor are we saying that CCleaner by Piriform Ltd. is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall CCleaner in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2022-09-21 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2022-09-21 14:31:58.677