CCleaner is a popular utility tool that helps optimize your computer's performance by cleaning up junk files, optimizing system settings, and protecting your privacy. In addition to its default settings, CCleaner also offers advanced customization options to tailor the program according to your specific needs. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the various advanced settings in CCleaner so you can customize it to suit your requirements.
Step 1: Launch CCleaner
Open CCleaner by double-clicking on its desktop icon or by searching for it in the Start menu. Once launched, you'll see the main interface with different sections such as Cleaner, Registry, Tools, and Options.
Step 2: Access Advanced Settings
Click on "Options" in the left sidebar of CCleaner's main interface. This will open a sub-menu with additional options.
Step 3: Customize Cleaning Rules
In the "Options" sub-menu, click on "Settings" tab at the top. Here you'll find several checkboxes that allow you to customize what gets cleaned during each scan.
- Enable or disable specific cleaning categories based on your preferences. For example, if you want to keep cookies from certain websites or retain recent documents history for quick access.
- Tick or untick checkboxes under "Advanced", such as "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 24 hours," if required.
Step 4: Modify Privacy Settings
Navigate to the 'Privacy' tab within 'Options.' Here you can configure privacy-related settings:
- Adjust cookie handling by keeping certain cookies while deleting others.
- Enable/disable cleaning of browser cache and history data.
- Configure 'Custom Files and Folders' section if there are specific directories or files that should not be cleaned every time.
Step 5: Choose Monitoring Preferences
In 'Monitoring' tab under 'Options', customize how CCleaner monitors changes in your system:
- Here you can enable or disable system monitoring by ticking or unticking the corresponding box.
- Adjust settings to control whether CCleaner should automatically clean when the computer starts or runs in the background.
- Configure Smart Cleaning, which can automatically clean junk files based on predefined rules.
Step 6: Modify Update Options
Under 'Updates' tab within 'Options', you can customize CCleaner's update settings:
- Choose how frequently you want CCleaner to check for updates.
- Decide whether updates should be checked and installed automatically or if you prefer manual control over updates.
Step 7: Customize Advanced Settings
Within 'Advanced' tab under 'Options,' there are additional advanced customization options available:
- Adjust cleaning priority by specifying CPU usage during cleaning operations.
- Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting purposes if required.
- Customize Windows Context Menu options, such as adding "Run CCleaner" option when right-clicking Recycle Bin.
Step 8: Review other General Settings
In the 'General' tab under 'Options', review and modify various general preferences according to your needs:
- Choose language settings that suit your preference.
- Configure what happens when you close CCleaner, like minimizing it to system tray instead of closing completely.
Once you have made all necessary tweaks, click on "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes. It's important to note that modifying these advanced settings requires caution and understanding of their implications. Always ensure that you are familiar with each setting before making any changes.
Remember, customization is subjective; therefore, tailor these advanced settings based on your specific requirements. Regularly review and adjust them as needed for optimal performance while ensuring they align with your privacy preferences.