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WinClearCache Tool

WinClearCache is a comprehensive Windows cleaning tool designed to remove temporary files, cache files, and various other types of unnecessary data to free up disk space and enhance system performance. This tool is now available as an executable application, making it even easier to keep your Windows environment clutter-free and optimized.

Features🎯

  • Deletes Windows temporary files
  • Clears Windows Update cache
  • Cleans Windows Prefetch files
  • Removes Internet Explorer temporary files
  • Clears browser caches for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari
  • Deletes Windows Event Logs
  • Clears Windows Thumbnail cache
  • Deletes all System Restore points
  • Empties the Recycle Bin

Usage💭

  1. Download the Application: Download the WinClearCache executable from the provided link.
  2. Run as Administrator: Ensure WinClearCache is executed with administrative privileges for full functionality.
  3. Execution: Simply double-click the downloaded executable to run the application.
  4. Review Output: After execution, review the output messages to verify the actions performed by WinClearCache.

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Deleting Windows Temporary Files

The application deletes temporary files from the following directories:

  • %TEMP% - User-specific temporary files
  • %SystemRoot%\Temp - System-wide temporary files
  • %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp - Additional user-specific temporary files

Cleaning Windows Update Cache

The application removes cached files related to Windows updates from:

  • %SystemRoot%\SoftwareDistribution\Download

Cleaning Windows Prefetch Files

The application deletes prefetch files to free up space and potentially improve boot times:

  • %SystemRoot%\Prefetch

Clearing Internet Explorer Temporary Files

The application uses the RunDll32 command to clear all Internet Explorer temporary files:

  • Command: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255

Cleaning Browser Caches

The application targets cache directories for several popular browsers:

  • Chrome:

    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Cache
    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Code Cache
    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\GPUCache

  • Firefox:

    • %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\*\cache2
    • %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\*\startupCache

  • Edge:

    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache
    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Code Cache
    • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\GPUCache

  • Opera:

    • %APPDATA%\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Cache
    • %APPDATA%\Opera Software\Opera Stable\GPUCache

  • Safari:

    • %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\Safari\Cache
    • %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\Safari\Webpage Previews

Clearing Windows Event Logs

The application uses wevtutil to clear all Windows Event Logs, freeing up space used by log files:

  • Command: wevtutil el (list all event logs)
  • Command: wevtutil cl "logname" (clear each event log)

Deleting Windows Thumbnail Cache

The application deletes thumbnail cache files to free up disk space:

  • %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\thumbcache_*.db

Deleting System Restore Points

The application removes all system restore points to free up disk space and prevent unnecessary backups:

  • Command: vssadmin delete shadows /for=%SystemDrive% /all /quiet

Notes📝

  • Running this application will permanently delete files and cannot be undone. Ensure you do not need the files before running the application.
  • The application may not delete files that are in use by other applications. Close any running applications to allow the application to clean effectively.
  • This tool is intended for advanced users who understand the implications of deleting system and temporary files.

Author👨‍💻

Contributing🤝

Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests to improve the functionality and efficiency of this application.

Acknowledgements📒

This tool was developed to provide a convenient way to clean up Windows systems, improving performance and freeing up valuable disk space.

ThankYou🎉