Software Update: CCleaner 6.01

Piriform has released version 6.01 of CCleaner. This program can be used to clean various parts of Windows. This includes temporary Windows and Internet files, but also unnecessary junk from a large number of other programs, including Windows Media Player, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, WinRAR and so on. In addition, the number of programs that CCleaner can clean up can easily be expanded with the CCEnhancer program.

In addition to cleaning, CCleaner can also fix errors in the registry and shortcuts, modify the list of programs that start with Windows, and it is possible to manage cookies. From this version, the general condition of the computer can also be tested. In addition to a free version, there is also a pro version, which includes an automatic update function. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

Helping you to keep your PC running fast and smooth

• We’ve rectified the Driver Updater badge counter so it no longer shows the wrong number of drivers to update in some cases
• We’ve made many quality-of-life improvements to Performance Optimizer:
• We’ve optimized its own performance to use fewer resources
• We’ve added a notification for made it more obvious when an app requires a restart before it can enter or leave Sleep Mode
• We’ve made some becoming clearer
• We’ve fixed some visual bugs
• We’ve fixed an issue that occurred when switching from non-admin to admin in Windows
• We’ve added better error reporting so our engineers can fix issues more quickly

Expanding our cleaning

• We’ve added cleaning for Microsoft Store installations of:
• Amazon Music, iTunes & Spotify
• Netflix, Disney+ & VLC Media Player
• whatsapp
• Microsoft To Do
• Raw Image Extension
• Trio Office

Taking the hassle out of PC maintenance

• We fixed an issue where CCleaner took a long time to load if you have large driver backup files present
• Software Updater now supports an additional 30 applications; including OpenOffice, Plex Media – Player and CPU-Z
• Request more apps for Software Updater at ideas.ccleaner.com

Simplifying the app

• New caret arrows in Driver Updater show that driver categories can be expanded
• The Account menu, where you can manage your license and start a free trial, is now easier to find

Keeping you safe

• As part of our continued commitment to security, we’ve made various minor security improvements based on testing (penetration testing, static code analysis)
• Updates like these are typical, preventative measures taken by all good software companies
• One such example is that we’ve upgraded the version of OpenSSL we use for secure data transfer to the latest one (1.1.1o)