There will be a yearly recurring charge to license MyCleanPC of $19.99, followed by monthly charges of $19.95 for live technical support. You can cancel your subscription at any time by calling (801) 857-2368.

The best free PC cleaner is CCleaner, owing to how easy it makes the process of removing unnecessary files or junk data. We also recommend Revo Uninstaller, which will help to completely uninstall programs, and BleachBit, for permanently removing (shredding) files or even entire folders.

First, there's no harm in using a PC cleaner as long as it comes from a reliable source and has a proven functioning record. Keeping your PC optimized and clean is something that seems simple but is a complex task to finish.

Yes, PC cleaning software is safe to use. But since a PC cleaner will need access to your whole system, make sure to get yours from a reputable company you trust. Check both professional and user reviews before making your decision.

Although CCleaner is not an antivirus or malware-detection tool, we are part of Avast, a global leader in cybersecurity.

Potentially Unwanted Cleaner Apps are apps or software that claim to optimize or clean your mobile device, promising to remove junk files, free up storage space, or improve performance. However, these apps often exhibit questionable behavior and may not deliver the promised benefits.

A clean install can improve computer performance and speed, which may not be possible with an in-place upgrade, especially on an old system that's been running the same version for a long time. A clean install can give your Windows registry a fresh start.

The extra time that you take to clean up the inside and outside of your gaming PC will ensure that it's running at maximum capacity and thus will improve your gaming experience. We recommend cleaning your computer every three to six months to keep the performance up and increase your machine's overall lifespan.

Yes, CCleaner is safe. That said, CCleaner has battled several security concerns since its acquisition by Avast. First up, a backdoor 2017 attack compromised software installed on 32-bit Windows systems, and an estimated 2.27 million machines were affected by the attack.

Is CCleaner secure? We take pride in the fact that CCleaner is the world's most popular optimization tool, and deliver regular updates to add improvements, and ensure it stays secure. Although CCleaner is not an antivirus or malware-detection tool, we are part of Avast, a global leader in cybersecurity.

If you are OK using a third-party application for other purposes on your PC, there are no specific safety concerns in using a PC cleaning application.

Android users might want to think twice before downloading free apps to clean their mobile phones and “protect” them from viruses – because many of them contain data trackers and some even appear to have links to potentially malicious domains, according to the Cybernews research team.