Inject instant speed into your machine by freezing resource-hogging apps and programs and by removing the unnecessary files taking up room on your hard drive. Clear out errors, broken settings, and update drivers to improve stability. Protect your privacy by securely erasing tracking cookies and history.
Publisher’s description
What is CCleaner?
CCleaner by Gen Digital Inc. is free Windows software in the cleaners & uninstallers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 84.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: CCleaner is a free cleaners & uninstaller tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CCleaner safe to download?
- The file is served by bits.avcdn.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BB11CE1AC7180FB8E6BDFB465D6769D0C822E0CE06B807169BDBD28C6215F686· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.41.0.11567Latest | March 23, 2025 | 84.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Piriform.CCleaner.Slim -escoop install extras/ccleanerbuild_RELEASE /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask ccleanerInformation
- Publisher
- Gen Digital Inc.
- Category
- Cleaners & uninstallers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 6.41.0.11567
- Released
- March 23, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- ccleaner.com
- winget ID
- Piriform.CCleaner.Slim
- Scoop package
- extras/ccleaner
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CCleaner free?
Yes. CCleaner is free to use.
Is CCleaner safe to download?
The download comes from bits.avcdn.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CCleaner with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CCleaner be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CCleaner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to CCleaner?
OSSEC HIDS, IObit Uninstaller, 360清理大师, Windows Memory Cleaner and CCEnhancer. The alternatives page compares them.
