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Usage

Discover step-by-step guides covering installation, scanning, cleanup, privacy protection, and more to get the most out of CleanMy® PC

  • Install and activate

    Find out how to install and activate your CleanMy® PC and start enjoying the best cleaning and optimization tools for your computer
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  • Run your first scan

    Learn how to start your first scan with CleanMy® PC and quickly clean, optimize, and boost your computer's performance
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  • Uninstall apps

    Find out how to use CleanMy® PC to uninstall apps and clean up leftover files, ensuring your Windows stays efficient and tidy
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  • Manage hibernation

    Discover why removing the hibernation file boosts performance and learn the simple steps to do it with CleanMy® PC
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  • Manage extensions

    Explore how CleanMy® PC lets you quickly scan for and remove extensions, toolbars, and plugins, keeping your Windows efficient and clutter-free
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  • Manage app autorun

    Discover how to handle app autorun on your Windows computer using CleanMy® PC—scan for apps, turn autorun on or off, or remove autorun files completely
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  • Protect your privacy

    Learn how CleanMy® PC scans and removes cache, cookies, browsing history, and more from web browsers and File Explorer to protect your privacy
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  • Erase files securely

    Find out how to permanently and securely erase files from your computer with CleanMy® PC using the Shredder module, making data recovery impossible
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  • Uninstall CleanMy® PC

    Learn how to uninstall CleanMy® PC from your computer. Just follow the steps described in this support article.
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  • Overview

    Learn about CleanMy® PC, why we ended its active development, and why we eventually discontinued it

    • Licensing

      Find out how to reset your CleanMy® PC license, transfer it between computers, and claim discounts on other MacPaw products

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