Should I remove Disk Cleaner?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
60% remove it40% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #41,021
Reach 0.0023%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.17 days
122.92 days >
Average installed length: 64.58 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.0.32 |
4.35% |
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| 3.0.31 |
4.35% |
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| 3.0.29 |
2.17% |
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Other programs by SafeApp Software
Disk Cleaner
from SafeApp Software, LLC
What is Disk Cleaner?
Disk Cleaner starts automatically on system launch and will appear in the system tray and run in the background until closed. The trial mode of Disk Cleaner includes a daily and logon popup reminder that will show you the results of the last scan and offer available upgrades.
About (from SafeApp Software)
Downloading the trial mode version of Disk Cleaner entitles you to scan your computer's hard drive for Junk Files. The deletion of Junk Files, if detected, requires the purchase of the full version of Disk Cleaner. If you install Disk Cleaner and decide later you do not want it, the software can be easily uninstalled u... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 3.0.32, with over 5% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named diskcleaner.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 9.61 MB (10,072,053 bytes).
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Installs a Windows Service
Program details
URL: www.sasdiskcleaner.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\disk cleaner
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Disk Cleaner\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 9.61 MB
Files installed by Disk Cleaner
| Program executable: | diskcleaner.exe |
| Name: | Disk Cleaner |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\disk cleaner\diskcleaner.exe |
| MD5: | ef0ca342164f1db316fea192c6696bdc |
Additional files:
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DiskCleanerService.exe - Disk Cleaner Service Application (Disk Cleaner Service)
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AdvisorLetters.exe - Registry Helper Advisor Letter
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DiskCleanerSetupTR.exe - Disk Cleaner Setup Downloader (Disk Cleaner Setup)
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Starter.exe - Disk Cleaner Service Starter
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DiskCleanerBundle.exe - Disk Cleaner Bundle Starter
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DiskCleanerSetupCB.exe - Disk Cleaner Setup CoBundle (Connector between setup and application.)
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DiskCleanerUninstaller.exe - Disk Cleaner Uninstaller
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DiskCleanerActivator.exe - Disk Cleaner Activator
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IEHandler.exe - IE Handlerv (IE Handler)
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uninst.exe - Disk Cleaner
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- DiskCleanerService.exe runs as a service named 'Disk Cleaner Service' (Disk Cleaner Service) "Disk Cleaner Service Application".
Startup File (User Run)
- DiskCleaner.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Disk Cleaner' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Disk Cleaner\DiskCleaner.Exe" /boot.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DiskCleaner.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Disk Cleaner' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Disk Cleaner\DiskCleaner.Exe" /boot.
How do I remove Disk Cleaner?
You can uninstall Disk Cleaner from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Disk Cleaner, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Disk Cleaner.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 60%
Keep it 40%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.22% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.39% |
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| Windows XP |
10.87% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.52% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.89% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.89% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.67% |
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Geography
15.56% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
15.56% |
| United Kingdom |
13.33% |
| Germany |
11.11% |
| United States |
8.89% |
| Belgium |
8.89% |
| Australia |
8.89% |
| Netherlands |
6.67% |
| DK |
6.67% |
| Norway |
4.44% |
| New Zealand |
4.44% |
| Italy |
4.44% |
| France |
2.22% |
| Pakistan |
2.22% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.68% |
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| Acer |
21.05% |
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| Dell |
15.79% |
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| Lenovo |
7.89% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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| Toshiba |
5.26% |
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| Samsung |
5.26% |
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| Alienware |
2.63% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.63% |
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| Sahara |
2.63% |
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| MSI |
2.63% |
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| Medion |
2.63% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L850D |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A350 |
2.56% |
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| Samsung R510 |
2.56% |
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| Packard Bell oneTwo M3700 |
2.56% |
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| Packard Bell ixtreme M372... |
2.56% |
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