(Re)Moves orphaned .msi files from the C:\Windows\Installer folder to free up disk space.
Publisher’s description
What is PatchCleaner Portable?
PatchCleaner Portable is a proprietary cleaners & uninstaller program for Windows from HomeDev.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 764 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (764 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PatchCleaner Portable is a cleaners & uninstaller tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is PatchCleaner Portable safe to download?
- The file is served by deac-riga.dl.sourceforge.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:
62EAF79C146D35862329CA1ADEDD089CC08BA554DBDFF440E08657F9814CE3B8· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.2.0Latest | July 3, 2025 | 764 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HomeDev.PatchCleanerPortable -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- HomeDev
- Category
- Cleaners & uninstallers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.4.2.0
- Released
- July 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- homedev.com.au
- winget ID
- HomeDev.PatchCleanerPortable
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PatchCleaner Portable free?
PatchCleaner Portable is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PatchCleaner Portable safe to download?
The download comes from deac-riga.dl.sourceforge.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 PatchCleaner Portable 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.
Does PatchCleaner Portable run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use PatchCleaner Portable without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to PatchCleaner Portable?
OSSEC HIDS, CCleaner 7, Windows Memory Cleaner, IObit Uninstaller and Geek Uninstaller. The alternatives page compares them.
