ccleaner.exe: which program is it?
ccleaner.exe is a program file of CCleaner Professional Trial. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCleaner Professional Trial | Piriform | 6.27 | %ProgramFiles%\CCleaner |
Frequently asked questions
Is ccleaner.exe safe?
ccleaner.exe is a normal part of CCleaner Professional Trial when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is ccleaner.exe located?
By default the installer puts it in %ProgramFiles%\CCleaner. The folder can be changed during installation.
How do I remove ccleaner.exe?
Uninstall CCleaner Professional Trial through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes ccleaner.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.