Prune runs a program's own uninstaller, then finds the leftover files, registry keys and scheduled tasks and moves them to a Quarantine you can restore from. It also has a disk map, a Deep Clean with measured cleaner rules, a startup manager and SSD health. No telemetry, everything runs locally.
Publisher’s description
What is Prune?
Prune is an open-source cleaners & uninstaller program for Windows from jimman0I.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.0, released on October 25, 2026. 2 versions are listed since September 26, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Prune is an open-source cleaners & uninstaller tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Prune safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
ACF60CCFEA64438EC27787D74CCE52E064B74F49E51F8E57E8A84FA4A4999D0E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.0 | September 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jimman0I.Prune -ePrune-Setup-3.2.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jimman0I
- Category
- Cleaners & uninstallers
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.2.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jimman0I.Prune
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prune free?
Yes. Prune is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Prune safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 Prune 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 Prune be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Prune run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Prune?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 26, 2026.
Can I use Prune without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Prune?
CCleaner 7, OSSEC HIDS, IObit Uninstaller, Windows Memory Cleaner and Revo Uninstaller Pro. The alternatives page compares them.
