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Changes for v4.56 - v4.57.2

  • Improved Mozilla based browsers detection and cleaning.
  • Improved File scanning performance on NTFS drives.
  • Improved Drive Wiper functionality for Windows 10.
  • Improved Options-Include/Exclude Registry key entry format.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes



Changes for v4.54.3 - v4.56

  • Improved Firefox Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Microsoft Office cleaning.
  • Improved Skip UAC warning on Windows 10.
  • Improved multiple-user profiles detection and cleaning.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.50.5 - v4.52.3

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Recycle Bin cleaning.
  • Improved Solid-state drive (SSD) detection.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.49.3 - v4.50

  • Added Waterfox browser cleaning and monitoring.
  • Added Brave browser cleaning and monitoring.
  • Improved Firefox Session cleaning.
  • Improved Registry cleaning for Application Paths and Missing Shared DLLs.
  • Improved File Slack Space and Alternate Data Streams cleaning on Windows 10.
  • Improved Windows 10 Notifications & Actions Center support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.48.5 - v4.49

  • Improved Google Chrome Saved Form Information cleaning.
  • Improved Memory and CPU usage.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.47.2 - v4.48

  • Improved Firefox Cache and Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Secure file deletion on exFAT file system.
  • Improved Solid-state drive (SSD) detection.
  • Improved Wipe MFT Free Space routine.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.44.2 - v4.45

  • Improved Google Chrome Extension Cache and Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved performance of Compact database routines for Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera.
  • Improved Browser monitoring for Chromium based browsers.
  • Improved Wipe MFT Free Space routine.
  • Improved Plug-in testing routine.
  • Improved Auto-Update checking routine.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes



Changes for 4.43.3 - v4.44

  • Improved Internet Explorer Password cleaning for multiple users.
  • Improved Google Chrome Cookies management and cleaning.
  • Improved Thunderbird embedded browser cleaning.
  • Improved Registry detection and backup support.
  • Improved command line secure deletion.
  • Improved loading speed of System Restore.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes



Changes for v4.42 - v4.43

  • Improved Google Chrome Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Opera Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Windows temp folder cleaning for multiple users on Windows 10.
  • Improved Plug-in XML parser.
  • Improved Custom Plug-ins routines.
  • Improved loading speed of Add-ons Manager.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.39.2 - v4.40

  • Improved Vivaldi/Comodo Dragon cleaning and monitoring.
  • Improved support for hiding open windows of Google Chrome.
  • Improved Multi-user profiles cleaning on Windows 10.
  • Improved System and Browser monitoring.
  • Improved loading speed of Uninstaller.
  • Improved Installer engine.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.38 - v4.39

  • Improved multiple profiles cleaning for Google Chrome.
  • Improved SSD drives detection for Drive Wiper.
  • Improved Plug-in testing routine.
  • Improved Import/Export functionality for Custom Plug-ins.
  • Improved loading speed of File Shredder.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.37.3 - v4.38

  • Improved Google Chrome Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Saved Password cleaning.
  • Improved Wipe MFT Free Space routines on Windows 10.
  • Improved File Slack Space and Alternate Data Streams cleaning on Windows 10.
  • Improved uninstalling routines for Uninstaller.
  • Improved internal call for global Exclude support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.36.5 - v4.37

  • Improved Google Chrome journal and tmp files cleaning.
  • Improved Opera AutoFill Form History and Saved Password cleaning.
  • Improved multiple-user profiles detection and cleaning.
  • Improved intelligent algorithms for Wipe MFT Free Space routines.
  • Improved Windows Log Files cleaning.
  • Improved Pause/Resume routines.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.35.2 - v4.36

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache, History and DOMStore cleaning.
  • Improved Chrome Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Opera History cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry detection and cleaning.
  • Improved Schedule options for multiple users on Windows 10.
  • Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers.
  • Improved Import/Export functionality for Custom Plug-ins.
  • Improved code signing for program executable/installer/uninstaller.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.34.2 - v4.35

  • Improved Microsoft Edge History and Session cleaning.
  • Improved Chrome Last Download Location cleaning.
  • Improved Wipe MFT Free Space routines on Windows 10.
  • Improved Taskbar Jump Lists cleaning on Windows 10.
  • Improved drag and drop functionality on Windows 10.
  • Improved free space size detection on SSD.
  • Improved Scheduling functionality.
  • Improved multiple monitor support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.33 - v4.34.2

  • Improved Chrome and Opera History cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Cache and Session cleaning.
  • Improved Chromium based browsers detection and cleaning.
  • Improved loading speed of Cookie Manager.
  • Improved command line parameters /Silent and /VerySilent.
  • Improved global exception handling and reporting.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.32.5 - v4.33

  • Added Chinese (Simplified) language support.
  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved support for local domains in Cookie Manager.
  • Improved Firefox Cache and Session cleaning.
  • Improved Thunderbird Session cleaning.
  • Improved exception handling when cleaning jumplist on Windows 10.
  • Improved environment variable support in Custom Locations.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.31.5.2426 - v4.32.2470

  • Improved Windows 10 Fall Creators Update support.
  • Improved Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Cookie Manager for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer on Windows 10.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry detection and cleaning.
  • Improved Windows Explorer MRU Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Solid-state drive (SSD) detection.
  • Improved Foxit Reader, Xilisoft Video Converter and ZoneAlarm cleaning.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.29.2.2407 - v4.30.0.2411

  • Improved Firefox Internet History cleaning.
  • Improved File Shredder on 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Improved Schedule Hourly accuracy on Windows 10.
  • Improved 64-bit build architecture on Windows 10.
  • Improved Solid-state drive (SSD) detection.
  • Improved installer/uninstaller routines.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.28.2.2395 - v4.29.0.2400

  • Improved Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox History and Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Opera and Vivaldi Session cleaning.
  • Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers.
  • Improved system monitoring startup procedure.
  • Improved loading speed of Windows Startup Manager.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.27.2.2374 - v4.28.0.2386

  • Improved Vivaldi cleaning and monitoring.
  • Improved Microsoft Edge Tab cleaning.
  • Improved Shutdown after cleaning and /Clean command-line.
  • Improved 64-bit build architecture for Windows 10.
  • Improved Include and Exclude wildcard support.
  • Improved Import/Export functionality for Custom Plug-ins.
  • Improved loading speed of Add-ons Manager.
  • Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.26.5.2360 - v4.27.0.2371

  • Added Vivaldi browser cleaning and monitoring.
  • Added Microsoft Edge Last Download Location cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry detection and cleaning.
  • Improved Windows Explorer MRUs cleaning.
  • Improved Portable version support.
  • Improved exception handling and reporting architecture.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.25.2.2345 - v4.26.0.2355

  • Improved Windows 10 Creators Update support.
  • Improved Firefox Internet Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning.
  • Improved 64-bit Registry detection and cleaning architecture.
  • Improved file security algorithms.
  • Improved accuracy for uninstall items installation date and size.
  • Improved Unicode support in Startup Manager.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.24.2.2327 - v4.25.0.2340

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cookies and History cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome 64-bit support.
  • Improved Firefox Download History cleaning.
  • Improved ActiveX and Class Issue Registry cleaning.
  • Improved Wipe Free Space algorithm.
  • Improved internal architecture for better performance.
  • Improved Windows keyboard shortcut support.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.23.3.2310 - v4.24.0.2321

  • Improved Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox History and Session cleaning.
  • Improved detection of Chromium based browsers.
  • Improved system monitoring startup procedure.
  • Improved 64-bit build architecture on Windows 10.
  • Improved and optimized Registry Cleaning.
  • Improved Scheduled Tasks detection.
  • Improved file deletion security.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.22.4.2295 - v4.23.0.2301

  • Added Romanian language support.
  • Improved Google Chrome Saved Passwords cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox and Chrome History cleaning.
  • Improved recursive folder analysis and cleaning.
  • Improved System Restore discovery.
  • Improved Startup Item tool compatibility.
  • Improved Uninstaller Installation Date on Windows 10.
  • Improved Auto-Update checking process.
  • Improved Memory and CPU usage.
  • Improved Unicode text support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.21.3.2271 - v4.22.0.2286

  • Improved Google Chrome Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Search History cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Recycle Bin cleaning.
  • Improved skip UAC warning for Monitoring.
  • Improved live monitoring notifications and settings.
  • Optimized internal architecture for faster start up.
  • Optimized Start-up Items detection routine.
  • Improved accuracy for uninstall items installation date and size.
  • Improved Window resizing and DPI support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.21.0.2264 - v4.21.3.2271

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox History and Session cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Cookies detection.
  • Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers.
  • Improved System and Browser Monitoring.
  • Improved 64-bit Registry detection and cleaning architecture.
  • Improved Skip UAC functionality for domain accounts.
  • Improved Scheduled Tasks detection.
  • Improved exception handling and reporting architecture.
  • Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.20.5.2256 - v4.21.0.2264

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox History and Session cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Cookies detection.
  • Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers.
  • Improved System and Browser Monitoring.
  • Improved 64-bit Registry detection and cleaning architecture.
  • Improved Skip UAC functionality for domain accounts.
  • Improved Scheduled Tasks detection.
  • Improved exception handling and reporting architecture.
  • Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.20.0.2244 - v4.20.5.2256

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Temporary Files cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome and Opera session cleaning.
  • Improved Opera GPU and Application cache cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry cleaning.
  • Optimized 64-bit build architecture.
  • Improved memory usage and management architecture.
  • Improved Include and Exclude wildcard support.
  • Improved Shutdown after cleaning and /Shutdown command-line.
  • Improved Auto-Update checking process.
  • Improved DPI awareness and high DPI support.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.19.2.2218 - v4.20.0.2244

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Temporary Files cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome and Opera session cleaning.
  • Improved Opera GPU and Application cache cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry cleaning.
  • Optimized 64-bit build architecture.
  • Improved memory usage and management architecture.
  • Improved Include and Exclude wildcard support.
  • Improved Shutdown after cleaning and /Shutdown command-line.
  • Improved Auto-Update checking process.
  • Improved DPI awareness and high DPI support.
  • Improved localization and language support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.18.4.2188 - v4.19.0.2205

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cookies and History cleaning.
  • Improved Internet Explorer DOMStore cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox Internet Cache cleaning.
  • Improved Windows 10 Registry detection and cleaning.
  • Improved Skip UAC on Windows 10.
  • Improved Windows keyboard shortcut support.
  • Improved Exclusion functionality for Registry cleaning.
  • Improved Unicode text support.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.17.2.2157 - v4.18.2175

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cookies and History cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome Saved Form Information and Saved Passwords cleaning.
  • Improved File Slack Space and Alternate Data Streams cleaning.
  • Improved Secure file deletion on FAT32 file system.
  • Improved Recycle Bin cleaning and duplicated filenames.
  • Improved Registry Cleaner detection algorithm.
  • Improved Registry cleaning for Windows Services.
  • Improved shortcut key accelerators.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.15.0.2071 - v4.16.0.2100

  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and History cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome thumbnails and favicons cleaning.
  • Improved Opera favicon cleaning by only deleting non-bookmarked entries.
  • Improved Opera Last Download Location cleaning.
  • Improved Recycle Bin cleaning.
  • Improved exception handling when cleaning jumplist.
  • Improved jumplist support to avoid possible UI lock.
  • Improved scrolling for list control to avoid repaint problems.
  • Improved Startup Manager functionality.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.12.0.1969 - v4.13.2.2012

  • Added Internet Explorer Cached Feeds and Add-ons Statistics cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome IndexedDB, Quote Manager DB and Service Worker Cache cleaning.
  • Improved detection and cleaning algorithm for Mozilla based browsers.
  • Improved Registry cleaning for Obsolete Software and File Extensions.
  • Improved 64-bit issue detection in Registry screen.
  • Improved 64-bit support and performance.
  • Improved file search algorithm when recursing.
  • Improved security when deleting files.
  • Improved system tray icon activation and tooltip.
  • Improved sorting for listview control.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.11.4.1942 - v4.12.0.1969

  • Added Google Chrome Media Cache and Thumbnail cleaning.
  • Improved Registry Cleaner detection algorithm and 64-bit file system redirection.
  • Improved file search history cleaning for Windows 10.
  • Improved minimize to system tray functionality.
  • Improved performance of Compact database routines.
  • Improved 64-bit support when including/excluding files.
  • Improved Exclude list registry keys addition functionality in 64-bit Windows 10.
  • Improved support for wildcards and RECURSE.
  • Improved multiple item selection and scrolling for listview control.
  • Improved speed of Uninstaller Tool.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.10.7.1880 - v4.11.0.1920

  • Added Opera GPU, Media and Application Cache cleaning.
  • Added dual signing (SHA1 & SHA256) for program executable/installer/uninstaller.
  • Improved Internet Explorer Cookies management and cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox and Google Chrome support when browser is open.
  • Improved global exception handling and reporting.
  • Improved scan time accuracy.
  • Improved command line secure deletion.
  • Improved Uninstaller accuracy with MSI installers.
  • Improved right-click menu options for section control.
  • Improved accessibility features of listview control.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.8.0.1760 - v4.8.7.1770

  • Added keyboard support to check/uncheck checkboxes for listview control.
  • Improved Taskbar jump list tasks.
  • Improved Uninstaller detection routine for Windows 10.
  • Improved loading/saving settings to XML file.
  • Improved installer routines to prevent false positives by antivirus programs.
  • Improved error handling when opening Registry Editor.
  • Optimized registry scanning routines.
  • Optimized secure file deletion routines.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.6.0.1671 - v4.8.0.1760

  • Added keyboard support to check/uncheck checkboxes for listview control.
  • Improved Taskbar jump list tasks.
  • Improved Uninstaller detection routine for Windows 10.
  • Improved loading/saving settings to XML file.
  • Improved installer routines to prevent false positives by antivirus programs.
  • Improved error handling when opening Registry Editor.
  • Optimized registry scanning routines.
  • Optimized secure file deletion routines.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.5.0.1627 - v4.6.0.1671

  • Added Firefox HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) Cookies cleaning.
  • Added Chrome Extension Cache and Cookies cleaning.
  • Added Spanish language support.
  • Improved Plug-in architecture for better performance.
  • Improved folder detection algorithm for plug-ins.
  • Improved Wildcard behavior in search boxes.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.4.1580 - v4.5.0.1627

  • Added Clean & Restart / Clean & Shut down to Schedule options.
  • Improved Registry Cleaner detection and cleaning routines for Windows 10.
  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cached Feeds cleaning.
  • Improved Firefox HttpOnly Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Google Chrome Most Visited Sites History cleaning.
  • Improved Opera Recently Typed URLs cleaning.
  • Added Camtasia Studio 8.0, Microsoft Office 2016, Nero 2015 Platinum and Nero Burning Rom 2015 cleaning.
  • Improved FileZilla, GIMP, Internet Download Manager, K-Lite Codec Pack, LogMeIn, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Paint.NET cleaning.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



Changes for v4.2.5.1537 - v4.3.0.1560

  • Added Windows 10 Notifications & Actions Center support.
  • Added Microsoft Edge Sessions cleaning.
  • Improved Internet Explorer 10/11 Cache, History and DOMStore cleaning.
  • Improved Microsoft Edge Cache, History and Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Opera Cookies cleaning.
  • Improved Browser monitoring for Microsoft Edge.
  • Improved Wipe MFT Free Space routine for Windows 10.
  • Improved Auto-Update checking routine.
  • Improved localization support.
  • Updated various translations.
  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor bug fixes.



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