CCleaner 7 Review: Performance Optimizer & More

CCleaner 7 What’s New in and Revamped Version 7

According to the official site, CCleaner 7 introduces key upgraded modules. These include the Performance Optimizer, Software Updater, Cloud Drive Cleaner, and PC Health Check.

Let’s break down each of the new and optimized features:

Performance Optimizer – This tool scans your system for slow-starting programs and heavy background services. It also identifies startup items that delay boot or activity. CCleaner 7 surfaces these bottlenecks and gives you actionable fixes.

Software Updater – Out-of-date apps are not only a performance drag but also a security risk. Application embeds a module to detect outdated applications and offer updates.

Cloud Drive Cleaner – Many of us store files on synchronized cloud folders like One-drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. This version offers a feature to clean these folders. It helps reduce redundant or large files to reclaim local and cloud space. The Health Check tab offers more than just “Clean Now”. It provides a dashboard view with privacy trackers, large files, startup impact, outdated apps, and more.

Interface Refresh & Beta Status – CCleaner 7 is currently rolling out. Some users report it as beta. The interface has changed compared to v6. Some users noted missing familiar settings or layout shifts.

Tips & Tricks for Greatest Advantage

• Create a system restore point before major changes. This is especially important when using Performance Optimizer. When disabling startup items, you may disable something critical.
• Review automatically flagged items, don’t click all at once: Health Check may mark an app as “unused.” However, this doesn’t mean you don’t need it for a specific task.
• Exclude custom folders: In Settings → Exclude, add any work folders or development directories that you don’t want accidentally cleaned.
• Use Cloud Drive Cleaner smartly: If you use shared cloud folders, deleting locally may affect sync. Confirm the file is redundant or backed up elsewhere.
• Stay on stable release if you prefer reliability: Since v7 is reported by users as “Beta” or early rollout, you may prefer to stay on v6. It might be better to wait until v7 is fully matured.
• Schedule clean-up during off-peak hours: Go to Settings → Monitoring/Scheduler → pick a time when PC is idle (e.g. overnight) to avoid interruptions.
• Monitor pre/post performance: Before major clean-ups, note boot-time or app-launch time. Then, re-measure after using CCleaner 7. That helps you judge actual benefit.

How to Use the New Features

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started with CCleaner 7’s new capabilities:

Step 1 – Install or Update

Download/install CCleaner 7 from the official site or via update. Because some builds are labeled beta, backup important files or create a system restore point first.

Step 2 – Run PC Health Check

Open CCleaner 7 → go to “PC Health Check”. Allow it to scan your system. The result will highlight several categories: privacy (trackers/cookies), space (large files/unused apps), speed (startup/boot impact), and security (out-of-date software). Click Fix All or review each item individually and act.

Step 3 – Use Performance Optimizer

Select “Performance Optimizer” from the sidebar. Allow scanning to complete. Review the suggestions: apps you may disable at startup, services you may suspend, heavy tasks you may uninstall or delay. Toggle wisely — some system services are critical.

Step 4 – Software Updater

Choose “Software Updater”. It shows the list of installed applications, flags those needing updates. Click Update to navigate to official download page (or use any built-in mechanism). Keeping apps current improves both speed and security.

Step 5 – Cloud Drive Cleaner

Navigate to “Cloud Drive Cleaner”. Select cloud-sync folders (One Drive, Dropbox etc.). Scan to identify large/redundant files. Review list carefully — deleting shared or essential files may cause issues. Clean them to free local and cloud storage.

Step 6 – Run Classic Clean & Schedule

While new modules shine, CCleaner’s classic Custom Clean remains essential. Go to Custom Clean → select browser caches, temporary files, logs, system temp data → Run Cleaner. Then go to Settings → Scheduler/Monitoring → enable automatic cleaning weekly or after n GB of junk to make it effortless.

Step 7 – Check Settings & Exclusions

Because v7 has UI changes, check the settings. In Tools or Settings menu, set exclusions (folders you don’t want cleaned), review default prompts, adjust notifications. If you notice missing options (some users reported) you may revert to stable version or wait for official release.

CCleaner 7 Price in India and Buying Guide

Here’s a buying guide for CCleaner Professional (1 Device 1 Year) in India. It includes current pricing. It also covers what you should check before purchasing.

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✅ Typical Price in India

One can buy from official site with Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal

• Single Device costs around ₹599 as an offer from official site
• CCleaner Professional Plus 1 Year – 3 Devices costs around ₹1590 and one can get even for less during certain offer or random offer periods in the application which pop ups from time to time
• One can also buy from Site listed Official Resellers with UPI or Credit Card, Debit Card too with reasonable price.
• On Amazon India, a listing for “1 Device 1 Year” shows a price of ₹399.