CCleaner is one of the world's most widely used software tools for PC optimization, having been downloaded more than 1 billion times to date. The patent confirms CCleaner as a unique solution, with ...

“We're thrilled with the success of CCleaner and are proud to offer its efficiencies to users in the Apple ecosystem,” said Guy Saner, Piriform's CEO. “The Mac community has been clamoring for tools ...

Why it matters: Are you using the free version of CCleaner? If so, you'll probably notice that Windows Defender is now flagging the junk file remover as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) after ...

Although Microsoft notes the classification only targets the free version of CCleaner, the company does believe this move comes as a way to protect Windows users. In a statement, Microsoft suggested ...

Security software giant Avast has acquired Piriform, the U.K.-based company behind CCleaner -- one of the most popular system cleaners on desktop and mobile. Founded out of London in 2004, Piriform is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If your OS is feeling laggy and your once-powerful gaming rig isn’t quite as smooth as it used to ...

Facepalm: System cleaning app CCleaner has made the headlines quite a bit over the last few years, but most of it hasn't been good publicity. Keeping with that trend, one user recently found that ...

Many Windows users rely on CCleaner to tidy up their systems and remove junk files. While it’s a popular utility, and the premium version of CCleaner is great, it has become increasingly aggressive ...