HDCleaner is a utility used to clean potentially unwanted files and invalid Windows Registry entries and speeds up the computer in no time. Optimized for Solid-state drives (SSD) and hard disk drives (HDD). Supports winapp2.ini. Secure deletion of files, hard drives and SSDs.
Publisher’s description
What is HDCleaner?
HDCleaner by Kurt Zimmermann is free Windows software in the cleaners & uninstallers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 12.1 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (12.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: HDCleaner is a free cleaners & uninstaller tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HDCleaner safe to download?
- The file is served by kurtzimmermann.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E97DB40982DD4408CFA47D7C8EE6B3C3B9862DC06660B6081FFFCE3AF270F52D· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.091Latest | May 5, 2025 | 12.1 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KurtZimmermann.HDCleaner -eHDCleaner.exe /si /st /deRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kurt Zimmermann
- Category
- Cleaners & uninstallers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.091
- Released
- May 5, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 10, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- kurtzimmermann.com
- winget ID
- KurtZimmermann.HDCleaner
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Frequently asked questions
Is HDCleaner free?
Yes. HDCleaner is free to use.
Is HDCleaner safe to download?
The download comes from kurtzimmermann.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 HDCleaner 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 HDCleaner be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HDCleaner run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to HDCleaner?
CCleaner 7, OSSEC HIDS, IObit Uninstaller, Windows Memory Cleaner and Revo Uninstaller Pro. The alternatives page compares them.
