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CCleaner 7 is the redesigned release of the popular Windows cleanup utility, and this tag collects discussion of how its tools behave in practice. The most detailed coverage here focuses on the free Duplicate Finder, which scans a chosen drive or folder for copies of photos, videos, and documents and sends extras to the Recycle Bin. The version 7 redesign simplified that workflow, but users report it also removed matching and filtering controls that made the older finder safer to aim. The recurring advice is to keep scans small, verify every file path, and treat bulk-select with caution so apps and personal files are not deleted by mistake.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CCleaner 7 Duplicate Finder: Use Folder Scans to Avoid Deleting Apps

    CCleaner's free Duplicate Finder can recover Windows storage by finding copies of the same photo, video, or document. In CCleaner 7.x, you pick a drive or folder, scan it, review the matches, and send the extra copies to the Recycle Bin. PCWorld published a step-by-step guide on September 25...