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Windows 8.1 pro [Dec 2017] serial key or number

Version History

v (23 Sep )

This release brings many improvements to accessibility in CCleaner and also a cleaning fix in Firefox.

Cleaning

Fixed Saved Passwords not being cleaned in Firefox v80

Accessibility

Greatly improved support for NVDA and JAWS screen readers so that people with visual impairment who use assistive technology can navigate quickly and intuitively through the app
Updated color contrast throughout the user interface to make text, icons, and buttons more readable for people with color vision deficiency
Fixed certain message boxes not having focus when they appear

v (14 Sep )

The update includes cleaning improvements to Spotify and Firefox cleaning and all users can now opt out of offers for other products.

Cleaning

Firefox internet cache cleaning now includes startup cache
New! Added cleaning for Spotify to clean cached songs (but not your saved songs for offline use)

Privacy Settings

All users can now opt out of offers for other products

v (06 Aug )

Important information for Firefox users

If you use Firefox with a Firefox account, we strongly recommend that you update CCleaner to version before cleaning. This version of CCleaner fixes an issue that can cause extension settings to be lost in Firefox. The update also includes performance improvements and improved support for Opera GX.

Important fix for Firefox users

Fixed a bug where CCleaner could wipe extension settings in Firefox if using a Firefox account

Cleaning

Added Smart Clean support for Opera GX
CCleaner now differentiates between Opera and Opera GX processes
Fixed a rare bug where Health Check would not close all selected browsers

General

Fixed a performance issue where CCleaner could use more CPU than it needed -DetectOS syntax correctly supports full Windows build numbers in WinApp2

Errata

Some unfinished improvements to the CCleaner Privacy Settings were included in this version in error. This will be reverted in a patch build and released when ready in a later version of CCleaner. Your existing privacy preferences have not been affected.

v (21 Jul )

This version of CCleaner brings all-new cleaning for Opera GX browser and bug fixes.

Cleaning

Added cleaning support for Opera GX gaming browser

General

Minor UI improvements
Fixed DetectOS from|to syntax functionality in WinApp2
Fixed occasional missing information in the Licence Information screen

v (23 Jun )

This version of CCleaner brings improved cleaning to Firefox and Chromium browsers.

Cleaning

Fixed browser extensions not being shown in Firefox and Chrome
Fixed cleaning of ‘Last Download Location’ in Chromium browsers

Health Check

Users can now provide a comment with their rating

Software Updater

Software Updater displays a message when offline and a ‘Try Again’ button

v (28 May )

This version of CCleaner brings more cleaning to Firefox, improvements in the delivery of our Professional trial guided experience, and some stability fixes for Windows 7 users.

Cleaning

Added optional cleaning of Firefox crash reports

General

Fixed a potential crash when CCleaner Professional, Business or Tech Editions launch on Windows 7
Fixes to the Professional trial to improve the delivery of its guided experience

v (01 May )

In this version of CCleaner we have added full cleaning support for the Brave and Vivaldi browsers! Please note we have patched the version to to fix a stability issue in the CCleaner Professional Trial flow.

Cleaning

Brave browser can now be cleaned independently - Vivaldi browser can now be cleaned independently

Health Check

Fixed an issue where 'Cookies' was also deleting internet history and was incorrectly reporting large numbers of trackers
Internet history is now deleted via the ‘History’ Privacy category, which also includes download history and recently typed URLs

Pro Trial

Starting a CCleaner Professional trial now gives you a guided experience to its features

v (24 Mar )

In this version of CCleaner we have focused on adding new cleaning improvements and improving our new Health Check feature so it’s running smoothly for all of you.

Better Cleaning

Added new areas in Internet Explorer’s LocalAppData
Improved Internet Explorer cache cleaning

Smart Cleaning

Browser Smart Cleaning now supports Edge Chromium

Health Check

Health Check no longer shows a connection error incorrectly (thanks nukecad!)
Improved wording around connection errors to avoid unnecessary confusion
Fixed Health Check freezing in some cases when CCleaner is launched (thanks APMichael!)

Localization

CCleaner is now translated into Bengali and Urdu
Made improvements to various translations
Fixed a bug where the Estonian language option was showing Slovenian

Bug Fixes & Minor Changes

Fixed a bug where erroneous data was being added to the .ini file (thanks larryg!)

v (03 Mar )

This release includes a brand new feature, plus lots of user-focused improvements and changes. On top of that, we now support Microsoft’s new Edge Chromium browser.

We really value our users’ feedback, which is why we’ve set up a new Ideas Board. To help shape the future of CCleaner and submit suggestions for what you’d like to see next, head over to cromwellpsi.com to take part in the conversation!

Introducing… ‘Health Check’

Health Check brings together CCleaner’s most popular tools in a new user-friendly interface to help users to easily maintain their PC
In just a few clicks, users of any technical ability can clean, update and disable unnecessary startup apps in one go, to save space and boost speed, privacy and security
Health Check replaces Easy Clean, following feedback from users on how it could be enhanced

Edge Chromium & browser cleaning improvements

Added full support for Microsoft’s new Edge Chromium browser
Fixed a bug in Google Earth cache cleaning
If requested, CCleaner can now disable ‘Preloading’ in old Edge (allows complete cleaning)

User-friendly improvements to installer offers

Offers for Avast and CCleaner products are now presented in a separate step in the installer
Offers for Avast and CCleaner products are no longer checked by default

Farewell to Windows XP & Vista (;_;)

Version is the final planned build for Windows XP and Vista
This version will only receive critical security updates
Read our FAQs for further information and assistance

Other minor improvements

Improved country embargo checks to reduce false positives
Fixed a UI bug in Scheduling interface
Fixed a bug where ‘OK’ button missing from some dialogue messages
Removed Google Plus from the ‘About’ screen

v (15 Oct )

General

This release contains an important security update and some minor bug fixes and UI updates

You can read more here: cromwellpsi.com

v (03 Oct )

In this release, we have enhanced Microsoft Outlook cleaning and are testing some feature and installer improvements.

General

Added cleaning for recent searches in Microsoft Outlook

Feature Preview

Some users of CCleaner will be able to preview the next iteration of our Easy Clean feature. We will fully roll out this feature in the coming weeks

Installer

We have listened to your feedback and are testing improvements to the presentation of product offers during installation

v (20 Aug )

Windows Cleaning

Added cleaning for Windows 10 clipboard history

General

Improved translations for: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Slovak, Swedish and Turkish
Stability improvements

v (16 Jul )

Browser Cleaning

Improved the Flash cleaning rules in Chrome, Opera & CCleaner Browser

CCleaner Browser

Added Smart Cleaning & Easy Clean support

Software Updater

Fixed a disappearing text bug
Fixed a navigational bug

v (25 Jun )

Easy Clean

Fixed a bug that prevented Easy Clean from being shown correctly to a small percentage of users

Software Updater

Fixed a DPI display bug in the upgrade window

Localization

Inserted additional translations into the installer

v (06 Jun )

Easy Clean

Fixed a bug that was causing Easy Clean to disappear from the navigation menu

Browser Cleaning

Fixed an issue that prevented the cleaning of Chrome's Download History

Installer

Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer is no longer offered in CCleaner

v (14 May )

Easy Clean

NEW! Simplified cleaning flow: ‘Easy Clean’
Original ‘Cleaner’ renamed to ‘Custom Clean’

Software Updater

Software Updater now confirms when there are no pending updates

Startup Management

Added a new tab in ‘Startup’ to manage Windows Services

Settings & Preferences

Added ‘preferred home screen’ setting (inherits preference from ‘cleaning results’ setting)

Installation

Have made steps to address the ‘Error opening file for writing’ bug by improving termination of existing CCleaner processes prior to install

v (09 Apr )

Software Updater

Moved the Software Updater to the second slot in the ‘Tools’ menu
Stability improvements
Improved software identification
Added new supported software

Browser Cleaning

Improved IE & Edge cleaning

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where the 'Cookies to Keep' list was not saving correctly

Localisation

v (12 Mar )

Software Updater (CCleaner Professional edition)

Added new Software Updater feature to the ‘Tools’ menu
Scans your PC and shows any available updates
Select which apps you want to update and queue them up
More improvements coming soon!

Browser Plugins

Fixed Opera plugins not displaying correctly

v (04 Mar )

Feature Preview

Some users of CCleaner Professional (and its trial) will find an early version of a new feature in the Tools menu. We will fully roll out this feature to CCleaner Professional in the coming weeks

General

Fixed an issue that, in isolated cases, could cause some notifications to be shown too often

v (19 Feb )

Cleaning Rules

New cleaning rules for Amazon Music and Amazon Kindle

General

Increased the default Smart Cleaning notification threshold
Fixed a crash when running CCleaner alongside Norton AV products
Fixed a crash in the Professional Trial

v (17 Jan )

General

Minor bug fixes
Localization improvements to several pages including License Information
Code refactoring for improved stability
Updated copyright across the application to

Business Edition

Patch release to fix a bug in business trials

v (04 Jan )

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v (13 Dec )

Subscriptions

Added ‘Subscription Management’ button
Minor usability improvements to the 'License Information' panel

General

Updated a website link to use HTTPS
Added new translations for software update notifications

v (29 Nov )

Software Updates

Added new menu: ‘Options’ > ‘Updates’
Added new controls for automatic updates and update notifications

v (12 Nov )

Windows and Browser Cleaning

Added and improved cleaning to the Common Language Runtime (CLR) folders
Extended the cleaning of Windows error reporting temporary folders
Fixed Firefox cleaning rules which were causing corrupted profiles for some users

General

Minor bug fixes
Small UI improvements

v (25 Oct )

Browser Cleaning

Added workaround for cleaning Edge while in the ‘suspended’ state on Windows 10, build - This workaround is temporary while we consider a more permanent solution.
Fixed cleaning of Edge cookies in Windows 10
Fixed a bug where cleaning Firefox Internet History would corrupt the profile

Feature Previews

Added support for ‘feature previews’ (limited release of features in development)
Keep your eyes peeled for forthcoming feature previews!

General

Renewed our digital security certificate as the previous one was due to expire.
The certificate publisher has been updated from ‘Piriform Ltd.’ to ‘Piriform Software Ltd.’

v (20 Sep )

General

Fixed cleaning from the Recycle Bin context menu
Fixed cleaning via commandline

Browser Cleaning

Added a new Edge cleaning rule for cleaning Credit Card data

v (30 Aug )

Privacy Settings

Added a separate control for the reporting of anonymous usage data
Added a link to a Data Factsheet (cromwellpsi.com), which explains the data reported from CCleaner, why it’s reported, and what it’s used for

Smart Cleaning

Renamed the ‘Monitoring’ feature to ‘Smart Cleaning’, to better describe its function (intelligent cleaning alerts)
Reworded checkboxes for clarity
If Smart Cleaning is disabled, CCleaner’s background process will close and the feature will not run on startup

General

Restored previous System Tray and minimize behavior
Fixed various stability issues

v (26 Jun )

Internet Explorer cookies are now cleaned from the INetCache folder in Windows 10
Fixed a bug causing cleaning incompatibility with Firefox Malwarebytes extension
Added reminders for expired CCleaner Professional subscriptions

v (25 May )

Amended Privacy menu in CCleaner Free to include opt out of sharing usage data with third parties for analytics purposes

v (23 May )

Removed Font Cache cleaning temporarily while we resolve an incompatibility with the Windows 10 April Update
Added preference to select the level of detail on the Cleaning Results screen
Added new Privacy menu

v (16 May )

IMPORTANT FIX FOR CHROME

Browser Cleaning

Fixed a critical issue where very long float values were saved in scientific format, causing the Chrome profile to be lost
Fixed a critical issue where systems using non-standard decimal separators caused data to be stored incorrectly, causing the Chrome profile to be lost

v (23 Apr )

Browser Cleaning

Internet Explorer: Fixed a bug where cleaning Temporary Internet Files left some files behind
IE/Edge: Enhanced cleaning of YouTube viewing history (thanks alhazred!)

Search terms are now highlighted in the results list

General

Where appropriate, CCleaner Free may recommend improvements to your system’s antivirus protection

Installer

Fixed an issue where localized text was overlapping in the Professional Edition installer

v (13 Mar )

NEW! Cleaning results now displayed as a Cleaning Summary (Free and Professional versions only)
NEW! Product tips to help users discover less visible features
NEW! Fresh, clean Upgrade page design

Browser Cleaning

Edge/Internet Explorer: Fixed cleaning of cookie and icon file types on Windows 10 (thanks alhazred & Judesman for reporting this via our forum!)

Localization

Added improved Estonian translations (thanks to our volunteer translator ProPaan!)

Technology

Added support for Sciter: a lightweight, embeddable HTML/CSS/script engine for modern UI development

v (13 Feb )

Browser Cleaning

Edge: Added new 'Set aside tabs' cleaning rule

Windows Cleaning

Added warning for 'Old prefetch data' cleaning rule

General

Minor improvements to user interface
Minor bug fixes

v (16 Jan )

Disk Analyzer

Fixed a rare crash where a UI layer was still active

General

Minor user interface improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (12 Dec )

Browser Cleaning

Edge: Session clean no longer removes set-aside tabs
Chrome: Added support for cleaning cookies from Local Storage

Chrome Local Storage Cookies can now be managed from Cookie Manager

Windows

CCleaner no longer cleans the list of files waiting to be renamed

Installer

Fixed 'Error opening file for writing' error

General

Fixed a library dependency that was preventing CCleaner from opening on Wndows XP in some cases
Fixed a rare case where CCleaner could check for updates multiple times in a short space of time

v (15 Nov )

Browser Cleaning

Edge: Session clean no longer removes set-aside tabs
Firefox: Fixed an issue where some favicons were still being cleaned

v (24 Oct )

Browser Cleaning

Firefox: updated Session cleaning rule to support changes in Firefox
Chrome (& Chromium): updated Internet History cleaning rule to clean user activity data
Opera: updated Internet History cleaning rule to clean user activity data

Default Cleaning Rules

Windows Explorer: Most Recently Used documents and other MRU files no longer cleaned by default
Windows Defender: Scan history no longer cleaned by default
Microsoft Office: MRUs no longer cleaned by default
Edge, Chrome/Chromium, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Thunderbird: Current session data no longer cleaned by default

Emergency Updater

Added new executable: "cromwellpsi.com"
Added new Windows Scheduled Task: "CCleaner Update"

v (20 Sep )

All builds signed with new Digital Signatures

v (12 Sep )

Browser Cleaning

Firefox: Internet History cleaning rule no longer removes Favicon content

General

Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (15 Aug )

Settings

Fixed an issue where Automatic Update continued to inform users of an existing update after the setting had been disabled

Browser Cleaning

Updated Edge cookie cleaning definitions to include new tables from Microsoft
Fixed an issue in Firefox where extensions could not be deleted due to withdrawal of support for Netscape Plugin API
Fixed an issue in Firefox & Thunderbird where cleaning 'Site Preferences' would also clean 'Last Download Location'

Browser Plugins

Browser Plugins list now saved as cromwellpsi.com (not cromwellpsi.com)

Disk Analyzer

Fixed an issue where analysis results did not display the full filepath

Stability

Improved CCleaner launch sequence to resolve a UI lock

v (11 Jul )

Browser Cleaning

Updated Firefox History cleaning definitions to correctly remove items with associated favicons
Updated Chrome History cleaning definitions to restore removal of 'Other Search Engines'
Restored support for cleaning 'Last download location' in Edge
Restored support for cleaning 'Last download location' in Firefox

Windows Cleaning

'Recent Documents' rule no longer removes items that have been 'pinned' in MS Office applications

v (13 Jun )

Improved Windows 10 Creators support
Improved Firefox History cleaning
Improved Chrome Cache and History cleaning
Optimized Scheduling functionality (Professional only)
Improved high-DPI support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (23 May )

Improved Edge Cookie cleaning
Updated Internet Explorer 10 and 11 History cleaning
Updated Thunderbird 52 History cleaning
Updated Windows Explorer MRU Cache cleaning
Improved SSD detection algorithm
Optimized Update Checking process
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (16 May )

Improved Edge Cookie cleaning
Updated Internet Explorer 10 and 11 History cleaning
Updated Thunderbird 52 History cleaning
Updated Windows Explorer MRU Cache cleaning
Improved SSD detection algorithm
Optimized Update Checking process
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (18 Apr )

Improved Windows 10 Creators Update compatibility
Updated Edge History and Session cleaning
Updated Internet Explorer 10 and 11 Cache cleaning
Updated Firefox History and Cache cleaning
New Scheduling section (Professional only)
Updated various languages
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (14 Mar )

Improved Chrome and Opera History cleaning
Improved Firefox Session and Cache cleaning
Updated Windows Explorer MRU cache cleaning
Improved bit build architecture on Windows 10
Optimized Auto Update process (Professional only)
Updated ZoneAlarm cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (14 Feb )

Improved Firefox and Chrome History cleaning
Improved Opera Beta cleaning
Improved Windows 10 Support
Improved Uninstall tool version sorting
Updated internal architecture
Added Foxit Reader cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (17 Jan )

Improved Firefox History and Session cleaning
Improved Opera History cleaning
Improved Thunderbird Session cleaning
Optimized bit build architecture
Updated various translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (13 Dec )

Added support for Firefox Web Extensions
Improved Firefox History and Cache cleaning
Improved Chrome and Opera Session cleaning
Improved Edge Extensions management
Improved DPI awareness and support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (15 Nov )

Improved Firefox History cleaning
Improved Opera and Vivaldi Session cleaning
Updated Internet Explorer and Edge Cache cleaning
Updated Windows Explorer MRU Cache cleaning
Improved Monitoring notifications
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (18 Oct )

Improved Microsoft Edge and Internet Cache cleaning
Updated Microsoft Edge Tab cleaning
Improved Firefox History and Session cleaning
Optimized Silent Update functionality (Professional only)
Updated various translations
Minor bug fixes
Minor GUI improvements

v (13 Sep )

Improved Windows 10 Anniversary Edition support
Improved Microsoft Edge Cookie and History cleaning
Updated Firefox extension management
Improved bit build architecture on Windows 10
Updated ZoneAlarm cleaning
Minor bug fixes
Minor GUI improvements

v (16 Aug )

Improved Chrome 52 History and Cache cleaning
Updated DOMStore cookie cleaning
Improved Auto-Update checking process
Improved crash reporting architecture
Updated Xilisoft Video Converter cleaning
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (19 Jul )

Improved Firefox Internet Cache cleaning
Improved Chrome Download History cleaning
Added Vivaldi browser cleaning
Optimized Silent Update functionality (Professional only)
Improved DPI awareness and high DPI support
Added Turkmen translation
Minor bug fixes and GUI improvements

v (21 Jun )

Improved Firefox and Chrome History cleaning
Improved Windows 10 MRU cache cleaning
Optimized Browser Plugin detection routine
Improved System Monitoring (Professional only)
Improved Window resizing and DPI support
Improved Unicode text support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 May )

Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and History cleaning
Improved Firefox 46 Session cleaning
Optimized detection and cleaning of portable browsers
Improved Browser Monitoring functionality (Professional only)
Improved Unicode support in Startup and Browser Plugin management
Improved localization support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Apr )

Improved Firefox 45 cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Extension management
Improved Windows Store apps Uninstall tool (Windows and 10)
Optimized Start-up Items and Browser Plugins detection
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (22 Mar )

Added Opera GPU and Application cache cleaning
Improved Google Chrome cleaning: IndexedDB, Quote Manager DB and Service Worker cache
Improved Microsoft Edge Temporary Files cleaning
Update Google Chrome Browser Plug-in management
Improved keyboard navigation
Updated various translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (23 Feb )

Updated Google Chrome cleaning: Cache, Session and History
Improved Firefox Cookie detection
Added Disk Analyzer search feedback
Improved System and Browser Monitoring (Professional only)
Improved Media Player Classic cleaning
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Jan )

New Browser Plugins section for browser start up management
Improved Google Chrome and Opera session cleaning
Improved Disk Analyzer file scanning process
Improved TeamViewer and PDF Creator cleaning
Updated exception handling and reporting architecture
Updated various translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (21 Dec )

Added Opera and Chrome Media Cache cleaning
Improved Chrome Extension and Cache cleaning
Improved Windows 10 Registry cleaning
Optimized bit build architecture
Improved Auto-Update checking process
Improved Unicode text support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Nov )

Improved Firefox 42 Cache cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning
Improved Skip UAC on Windows 10
Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers
Optimized cleaning rules loading routine
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Oct )

Added Windows Store apps to Uninstall tool (Windows 8, and 10)
Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning
Improve Firefox 41 cleaning
Optimized Start-up Items detection routine
Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts
Added Microsoft Office and Camtasia Studio cleaning
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Sep )

Improved Microsoft Edge Cookie management
Optimized internal architecture for faster start up
Added Chrome extension cache and cookie cleaning
Improved Firefox session cleaning
Added Firefox HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) cookie cleaning
Improved Intelligent Cookie Scan
Improved Window resizing and DPI support
Added Corsican translation
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Aug )

Improved Microsoft Edge cleaning
Faster UI and styling improvements
Improved Windows 10 Registry detection and cleaning
Improved Internet Explorer 11 DOMStore cleaning
Optimized bit build architecture for Windows 10
Improved cromwellpsi.com and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware cleaning
Improved localization and language support
Minor bug fixes

v (23 Jul )

Improved Windows 10 ( RTM build) compatibility
Improved Microsoft Edge Cache and Saved Password cleaning
Improved Opera 30 Session cleaning
Added Microsoft Edge Browser Monitoring (CCleaner Professional only)
Added 'Open CCleaner' to System and Browser Monitoring (CCleaner Professional only)
Improved Include and Exclude Wildcard support
Added Foxit Reader 7 and RealTimes cleaning
Improved Avira Antivirus, BlueStacks and Media Player Classic cleaning
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Jun )

Improved Microsoft Edge (Spartan / IE 12) cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Internet Cache and Session cleaning
Added Firefox Web Apps start-up management
Improved Windows 10 Recycle Bin and Delayed cleaning support
Improved Skip UAC functionality for domain accounts
Added Adobe Reader DC cleaning
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 May )

Added Microsoft Edge (Spartan / IE 12) cleaning
Improved Firefox session cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning
Improved system restore detection routine
Improved keyboard navigation
Updated exception handling and reporting architecture
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (23 Apr )

Improved Windows 10 (build ) compatibility
Improved Internet Explorer and Firefox Startup Items detection
Improved Opera Cache and History cleaning
Improved context menu management
Improved DPI awareness and high DPI support
Improved Unicode text support
Updated various translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Mar )

Added Include items option to ignore newer files
Improved Opera history cleaning
Improved Skip UAC functionality
Optimized system restore detection routine
Improved small screen size support
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Feb )

Added Google Chrome IndexedDB cleaning
Improved Windows 10 (build ) compatibility
Improved Firefox and Google Chrome session cleaning
Improved Unicode support in Startup tool
Improved keyboard navigation and shortcuts
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Jan )

Improved Firefox Local Storage and Cookie cleaning
Improved Google Chrome bit support
Improved Firefox Download History analysis and cleaning
Optimized Disk Analyzer scanning process
Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (18 Dec )

New Disk Analyzer tool
Improved Firefox 34 cleaning
Improved Opera History cleaning
Optimized Memory and CPU usage
Improved localization support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Nov )

New improved GUI
Improved internal architecture for better performance
Added Google Chrome plugin management
Improved Google Chrome Startup item detection
Optimized automatic updates for Pro version
Improved system restore detection routine
Updated exception handling and reporting architecture
Optimized bit builds on Windows 8, and 10
Updated various translations
Many performance improvements and bug fixes

v (24 Oct )

Added Windows 10 Preview compatibility
Improved Opera 25 Cache cleaning
Improved exception handling and reporting architecture
Improved Auto-Update checking process
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Sep )

Added Active System Monitoring for Free users
Improved Firefox Saved Password cleaning
Improved Opera History cleaning
Improved bit build architecture for Window 8 and
Added Ashampoo Burning Studio 14, XnView and FastStone Capture cleaning
Improved localization support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Sep )

Added Active System Monitoring for Free users
Improved Firefox Saved Password cleaning
Improved Opera History cleaning
Improved bit build architecture for Window 8 and
Added Ashampoo Burning Studio 14, XnView and FastStone Capture cleaning
Improved localization support
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Aug )

Added Google Chrome and Opera GPU cache cleaning
Improved Google Chrome and Opera Download History cleaning
Improved Firefox Aurora session cleaning
Improved Firefox and Google Chrome Startup items detection
Added PhotoScape, BlueStacks and ManyCam cleaning
Improved AntiVir Desktop and Wondershare cleaning
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Jul )

Improved Google Chrome 36 cleaning and start-up management
Improved Firefox browsing cache cleaning
Added Repair option to Uninstall tool
Improved bit build architecture on Windows 7 and 8
Improved Startup Item tool compatibility
Added Teamviewer, Microsoft One Drive, Real VNC 5, Tag & Rename and Tango cleaning
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Jun )

Added Google Chrome bit support
Improved memory usage and management architecture
Added Yandex browser cleaning
Improved Wipe Free Space algorithm
Added SnagIt 12, Format Factory, Nitro PDF Reader and Virtual DJ cleaning
Added Social Media links
Updated various translations
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (22 May )

Improved Firefox and Mozilla based browser Cookie cleaning
Improved Startup item Unicode support
Improved Operating System detection
Added Cyberfox browser cleaning
Improved bit Registry detection and cleaning architecture
Improved skip UAC warning for Monitoring (CCleaner Professional only)
Added PowerArchiver , Nitro Pro 9 and Stardock WindowBlinds cleaning
Improved Microsoft Office , Foxit Reader 6, AVG AntiVirus 8, 9, 10, and cleaning
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Apr )

Added Windows Update 1 and Server R2 Update 1 compatibility
Improved Chrome cleaning: Internet History, Last Download Location and Startup item management
Improved Opera 15 and newer cleaning: Internet History, Last Download Location and Startup item management
Added Firefox plugin activation mode support
Improved handling of removed and unmounted disks
Improved Windows keyboard shortcut support
Improved Shutdown after cleaning and /AUTO command-line
Added Wondershare Video Converter Pro, Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate, Real Player Cloud cleaning
Improved Java, Windows Defender, FrostWire, CuteFTP 9, Winamp, FileZilla, SUPERAntiSpyware, OpenOffice 4 cleaning
Added Mongolian language
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Mar )

Added Opera 15 and newer Saved Form Information cleaning
Added Opera Developer Channel support
Improved ActiveX and Class Issue Registry cleaning
Added Facebook and Twitter cookies to Intelligent Cookie Scan
Improved Scheduler management (CCleaner Professional only)
Added Xilisoft Video Converter and DVD Ripper, dBpoweramp and SyncBackFree cleaning
Improved Internet Download Manager, Oxygen XML Editor, Orbit Downloader, CA Anti-Virus, Microsoft AntiSpyware, and Vuze cleaning
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Feb )

Added Opera 15 and newer Startup item management
Added File content duplicate detection to File Finder
Improved Drive Wiper SSD detection
Added Torch Browser support
Added File Finder upper file size threshold
Optimized Firefox Profile Startup items detection
Improved Scheduler language support (Professional only)
Improved Google Earth, Winamp, MusicMatch Jukebox, Windows Live Messenger, Free Download Manager and Internet Download Accelerator cleaning
Minor GUI Improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (23 Jan )

Improved Firefox 26 cleaning
Improved Firefox extension management
Improved Shutdown after cleaning and /SHUTDOWN command-line
Added new cleaning scheduler (CCleaner Professional only)
Added Facebook Metro, Picasa 3, Spotify, Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate, Kingsoft Office and Sublime Text cleaning
Improved Audacity cleaning
Improved localization and language support
Minor GUI improvements and bug fixes

v (19 Dec )

Added Google Chrome v32 cleaning and startup management
Added individual cookie cleaning from Cookies screen
Improved Internet Explorer 11 DOMStore cleaning
Added Shutdown after cleaning option
Improved Live Monitoring notifications (CCleaner Professional only)
Added Alcohol 52%, The Bat and Nero 14 Platinum HD cleaning
Improved Camfrog Video Chat, Alcohol %, Adobe Fireworks , Nero 12 Platinum HD Suite, Nero Video 11 and eMule cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Nov )

Added Firefox 27 new cache location cleaning
Improved Chrome cleaning: Flash cookies and last download location
Improved Internet Explorer and Firefox Startup Items detection
Enhanced Thunderbird and Firefox detection algorithm
Improved context menu management
Optimized system restore detection routine
Improved secure deletion of files with long filenames
Added advanced scheduled task management for Windows Vista and newer
Improved portable browsers management in Startup screen
Improved live monitoring notifications and settings (CCleaner Professional only)
Added CyberLink AudioDirector 4 and PowerDirector 12, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12, Nero Express and BackItUp cleaning
Improved Real Player, Real Player 15 and 16, Steam and Xfire cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Oct )

Added Windows compatibility
Added Internet Explorer 11 Release Preview for Windows 7 compatibility
Added old Windows installation folder cleaning
Improved Internet Explorer history cleaning
Added Baidu Spark browser cleaning
Improved debug mode notification
Added ABBYY FineReader , Corel PaintShop Pro X6 and Nero Burning Rom cleaning
Improved WinZip, Java, UltraEdit, Macromedia Shockwave 10 and 11, Photodex ProShow Producer and RealPlayer SP cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Sep )

Improved Internet Explorer DOMStore cookie cleaning
Enhanced Firefox Internet History cleaning
Added free text entry for include and exclude items
Optimized Startup tool browser detection
Updated procedure for recursive folder analysis and cleaning
Improved system monitoring startup procedure (CCleaner Professional)
Added CDBurnerXP, UltraEdit, Photodex ProShow Producer, SketchUp Make and HandBrake cleaning
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Aug )

Added Windows Server R2 Preview support
Added Windows Event Log cleaning
Updated Intelligent Cookie Scanning
Improved behavior when removing System Restore points
Improved Windows XP last download location cleaning
Enhanced the File Finder function keyboard navigation
Improved privacy data cleaning for multiple users in Internet Explorer 11 (CCleaner Professional)
Improved the time interval options for system monitoring (CCleaner Professional)
Updated exception handling and reporting architecture
Added Adobe Premier Pro CC, OpenOffice 4, CuteFTP 9, and Directory Opus 10 cleaning
Improved Foxit Phantom PDF and QuickTime cleaning
Minor GUI improvements and bug fixes

v (25 Jul )

Added Windows Preview support
Added Internet Explorer 11 cleaning
Added Opera 15 cleaning
Improved Google Chrome cleaning: Flash Cookies, Channel ID Cookies and Last Download Location
Improved detection of Chromium based browsers
Added Comodo IceDragon cleaning
Improved detection and cleaning of portable browsers
Improved Monitoring notifications (Pro version)
Added cleaning for Sony Vegas Pro , Bing Search, Bing Finance, Bing Maps, Bing News, Bing Sports and Bing Travel
Added Hindi translation
Minor GUI improvements and bug fixes

v (25 Jun )

Added command line option to reboot after cleaning (/AUTO /RESTART)
Improved Firefox cleaning: Site Preferences, History and Startup items
Improved Internet Explorer 10 cleaning: Saved Passwords, Userdata Cookies and Last Download Location
Improved Internet Explorer 9 Last Download Location cleaning
Improved Opera Cache cleaning
Updated Startup items detection for Firefox and Google Chrome
Added Cookie management for multiple users (Pro Version)
Improved Startup item management for multiple users on Windows 8 (Pro Version)
Added cleaning for Express Scribe, Gom Player, Skype Metro App, Twitter Metro and Adobe Reader Touch
Improved cleaning for Microsoft Office
Added Thai translation
Improved localization and language support

v (27 May )

Improved History cleaning for Internet Explorer 10
Optimized Cache cleaning for Internet Explorer 10
Improved Download History cleaning for Firefox
Improved DOMStore cookie cleaning for Internet Explorer 10
Optimized detection of Google Chrome Startup items
Improved drive detection in File Finder
Improved System and Browser Monitoring (Pro Version)
Added cleaning for Adobe Fireworks , Nero 12 Platinum HD Suite, Foxit Reader , Virtual Clone Drive, PDFCreator and PDF Architect
Improved cleaning for Freemake Video Converter
Minor bug fixes and GUI improvements

v (25 Apr )

Improved History cleaning for Google Chrome
Improved compatibility with Firefox v19 and newer
Optimized Registry cleaning algorithm for Windows 8
Improved Internet Explorer 10 compatibility
Improved Duplicate File Finder tool
Optimized System and Browser Monitoring (Pro Version)
Added cleaning for Adobe Acrobat XI, VSO Blu-ray and DVD Converter Ultimate, Oxygen XML Editor 14 and Connectify Hotspot
Improved cleaning for Google Earth and MailWasher Pro
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Mar )

New improved graphics and icon
Improved internal architecture for better performance
New Duplicate File Finder tool
New System and Browser Monitoring (Pro Version)
Optimized and improved Registry Cleaning
Added cleaning for Avast Antivirus 8, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Samsung Kies and Real Player 16
Improved Drive Wiper performance
Optimized Startup item detection algorithm
Optimized bit builds on Windows 7 and 8
Many performance improvements and bug fixes

v (25 Feb )

Improved Windows 8 compatibility
Improved cleaning for Windows Log Files
Improved memory usage and performance on Windows 7
Improved cleaning for Adobe Flash Player and ConvertXToDVD
Added cleaning for Gadu-Gadu and Foxit Phantom PDF
Faster automatic updating for Pro version
Updated various translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Jan )

Added cleaning for Internet Explorer Metro Cache
Added cleaning for Internet Explorer Metro History
Added Google Chrome v24 support
Improved Firefox compatibility on v17 and newer
Improved Google Chrome extension compatibility
Improved Unicode text support
Added Burmese translation
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (21 Dec )

Improved Firefox add-on management
Improved Google Chrome extension management
Optimized directory analysis algorithm
Added cleaning for Office
Added cleaning for Adobe Reader
Fixed minor issue with Windows 8 installer
Updated unicode translations
Minor GUI improvements
Minor tweaks and bug fixes

v (26 Nov )

Added Google Chrome Extension management
Improved compatibility with Windows 8 and Windows Server
Improved security when managing Firefox plugins
Improved internal module loading speed
Added cleaning for Adobe Dreamweaver, Corel PaintShop Pro X5 and Anonymizer.
Improved cleaning for Microsoft Office and ImgBurn
GUI navigation improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Oct )

Added Firefox Plugin and Extension management
Optimized architecture for bit builds of Windows 7 and 8
Improved Firefox Aurora cookie cleaning
Improved Chrome Canary Saved Form Information cleaning
Added cleaning for AVG AntiVirus , 4Sync, Copernic, DVDFab, Inkscape and PKZip
Improved cleaning for Windows MRUs
Faster automatic updating for Pro version
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Sep )

Improved performance for Windows 8
Improved memory usage and shutdown time
Added support for Firefox 16
Added Google Chrome DNS Prefetch cleaning
Added Google Chrome journal and tmp file cleaning
Improved Publisher discovery in Startup Tool
Improved support for Run Once actions in Startup Tool
Improved file deletion security
Added support for CoolNovo formerly ChromePlus
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Aug )

Added full support for Windows 8
Improved Startup Item tool compatibility
Improved benchmarking for Cleaner summary results
Improved support for Custom Files and Folders
Improved file security algorithms
Added option to Exclude a single registry value
Improved wildcard support in search boxes
Fixed support for Windows
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Jul )

Added support for Windows Server
Added Opera plug-in cache cleaning
Added benchmarking for Cleaner summary results
Improved Startup Tool loading algorithm
Improved Drive support in Drive Wiper tool
Improved Font Cache cleaning
Improved Wildcard behavior in search boxes
Improved System Restore discovery
Improved Windows 8 identification
Added cleaning for Universal Extractor
Updated Internet Download Manager cleaning
Added Tatar translation
Minor GUI improvements and bug fixes

v (25 Jun )

Added Windows Explorer Context Menu management to Startup tool
Added Windows 8 Release Preview compatibility
Added Opera 12 support
Updated History cleaning for Aurora
Updated History cleaning for Chrome Canary
Improved UAC bypass code
Improved accuracy for uninstall items installation date and size
Improved Scheduled Tasks detection
Improved cleaning algorithm duplication detection
Improved file and setting removal when uninstalling
Minor bug fixes

v (24 May )

Added option to skip User Account Control (UAC) warning
Added support for Firefox beta
Moved Thunderbird to be cleaned separately
Improved Aurora History cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Saved Passwords cleaning
Improved Scheduled Tasks detection
Improved Uninstaller Installation Date on XP
Added cleaning for BitDefender
Improved detection for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, VLC Media Player and Avast! Antivirus 6
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Apr )

Added support for Firefox 12 final release
Added support for Google Chrome beta
Added multi-select to detailed results view
Improved support for Internet Explorer bit Add-ons
Improved folder detection algorithm for cleaning items
Improved scrolling interface for Include/Excluding dialogs
Improved compatibility with Windows 7 alt-tab functionality
Improved user interface for Drive Wiper Tool
Added support for Opera Portable e.g. CustomLocation1=OPERA|T:\OperaPortable\Data\profile
Added cleaning for Corel VideoStudio Pro X5, MS Security Client and GIMP
Improved cleaning for OpenOffice 3, AIMP 3
Minor GUI improvements
Minor bug fixes

v (27 Mar )

(Build ) fixed bug in Windows Media Player
Added wildcard support for Cookie cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Saved Form Information cleaning
Improved Google Chrome History cleaning for Search Engines
Added Hosts history cleaning in Aurora
Added Shortcuts history cleaning in Google Chrome Canary
Improved JumpList menu to avoid possible UI lock
Improved option to close running browsers when cleaning
Improved IE AutoComplete Form History and Saved Passwords cleaning
Improved shortcut cleaning in Windows 8
Added cleaning for CyberLink PhotoDirector 10, DivX player and Snagit 11
Improved cleaning for Vuze, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 and Game Explorer
Improved BitTorrent detection
Minor bug fixes and improvements

v (26 Mar )

Added wildcard support for Cookie cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Saved Form Information cleaning
Improved Google Chrome History cleaning for Search Engines
Added Hosts history cleaning in Aurora
Added Shortcuts history cleaning in Google Chrome Canary
Improved JumpList menu to avoid possible UI lock
Improved option to close running browsers when cleaning
Improved IE AutoComplete Form History and Saved Passwords cleaning
Improved shortcut cleaning in Windows 8
Added cleaning for CyberLink PhotoDirector 10, DivX player and Snagit 11
Improved cleaning for Vuze, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 and Game Explorer
Improved BitTorrent detection
Minor bug fixes and improvements

v (23 Feb )

Added Scheduled Task management in Startup tool
Added Option to close running browsers when cleaning
Improved Google Chrome History cleaning
Improved Aurora History cleaning
Improved Windows 8 compatibility
Added cleaning for AIMP 3, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 and AlZip
Improved cleaning for Snagit 10, AntiVir Desktop, Ashampoo Burning Studio 11, and Adobe Acrobat and
Reduced bit EXE memory usage
Minor GUI improvements

v (25 Jan )

Added Chrome Canary Omnibox search shortcut cleaning
Added option to only clean Recycle Bin files deleted more than 24 hours ago
Improved Firefox History cleaning
Improved Analysis results for Firefox and Chrome cookies and cache
Improved Driver Wiper feedback for successful operations
Improved thread synchronization algorithm to avoid possible deadlocks
Updated Chrome Canary Saved Form Information cleaning
Updated Chrome Canary Saved Passwords cleaning
Updated Aurora History cleaning
Added cleaning for Camtasia Studio , CoffeeCup HTML Editor, Ashampoo Burning Studio 11, Any Video Converter Ultimate, ConvertXToDVD, Freemake Video Downloader, Audio Converter and Video Converter
Improved cleaning for Windows Log Files and MS Search
Improved file size detection algorithm for Recycle Bin
Minor bug fixes

v (21 Dec )

Improved Startup tool usability
Improved IE Add-on management
Improved Import/Export for Cookies
Improved Recycle Bin cleaning and duplicated filenames
Updated Chrome Canary Saved Form Information cleaning
Updated Chrome Canary Saved Passwords cleaning
Updated Chrome Canary Cookie cleaning
Fixed bug in long filename extensions
Added cleaning for Chrome Canary "Network Action Predictor"
Added cleaning for Real Player 15, PerfectDisk and Windows Media Center
Improved cleaning for WinRAR, Windows Log Files, uTorrent and Acrobat Distiller 10
Minor bug fixes

v (28 Nov )

Added IE add-on manager
Added Firefox Jumplist Cache cleaning
Improved Firefox and Thunderbird cache cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Internet History cleaning for typed URLs
Improved Google Chrome Canary Saved Form Information cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Canary Saved Passwords cleaning
Improved Recycle Bin cleaning with symbolic links
Improved item exclusion feedback in Registry screen
Improved keyboard usability on Intelligent Cookie scan dialog
Added support for custom Thunderbird installation e.g. CustomLocation1=THUNDERBIRD|C:\Portable\Thunderbird\Data\profile
Added cleaning for Corel PaintShop Pro X4, Nero Video 11 and Nero Vision 10
Improved cleaning for WinRAR, LogMeIn, Office , and
Added Indonesian translation

v (24 Oct )

Added Firefox Beta support
Added Firefox Final support
Added secure delete for Cluster tips
Added secure delete for Alternate Data Streams
Added cleaning for Network Passwords
Added PATH environment variable cleaning
Added cleaning for Top Sites in Safari
Improved support for Chrome Canary
Improved support for Firefox Aurora channel
Added cleaning for AVG AntiVirus , ACDSee 14, BitZipper and Avast! Antivirus 6
Improved cleaning for VLC Media Player and Axialis IconWorkshop
Added Marathi translation
Minor bug fixes

v (04 Oct )

(Build ) Fixed Recycle Bin issues
Added initial support for Windows 8
Added expanded Recycle Bin contents in detailed view
Improved Thunderbird cache cleaning support
Improved Safari history cleaning
Improved "Unused File Extensions" registry rule improvements
Improved Secure file deletion on FAT32 file system
Improved Drive Wiper tool to prevent UI freezing
Improved cleaning for Windows Log Files, Memory Dumps, Microsoft Office and
Improved Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus cleaning
Added cleaning for AkelPad
Added Latvian translation
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Sep )

Added initial support for Windows 8
Added expanded Recycle Bin contents in detailed view
Improved Thunderbird cache cleaning support
Improved Safari history cleaning
Improved "Unused File Extensions" registry rule improvements
Improved Secure file deletion on FAT32 file system
Improved Drive Wiper tool to prevent UI freezing
Improved cleaning for Windows Log Files, Memory Dumps, Microsoft Office and
Improved Speedbit Download Accelerator Plus cleaning
Added cleaning for AkelPad
Added Latvian translation
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Aug )

Added Firefox Beta support
Added Firefox Final support
Added IE support
Added Safari binarycookies file cleaning and management
Added cleaning for MS Search, Cached Fonts, RegEditX, SpeedBit DAP, Spyware Terminator, SUPERAntiSpyware, Acrobat Distiller 10 and Foxit Reader
Improved cleaning for Internet Download Accelerator
Improved Opera 9 Last Download Location cleaning
Improved accuracy and reliability for free space and entire drive wiping
Improved Safari local storage cleaning
Improved Google Chrome "Saved Form Information" and "Saved Passwords" cleaning
Updated various translations
Minor optimization tweaks

v (26 Jul )

Added Firefox beta support
Added HTML5 Offline cache cleaning and management for Firefox
Added wildcard support to folders (i.e. "Include1=PATH|%AppData%*|.txt|RECURSE" or FileKey1=%AppData%\?e|*.txt|RECURSE)
Added convertion of custom file entry to folder when using wildcard
Added cleaning for Zune, BreezeBrowser Pro, FastStone Image Viewer, Notepad++ and NoteXpad
Improved cleaning for Real Player
Improved Chrome Saved Form Information and Saved Passwords cleaning
Improved Enabling/Disabling StartUp items
Improved icons detection for Uninstall screen
Improved drag-and-drop functionality for Include/Exclude screen
Improved localization support
Improved StartUp items discovery
Improved memory handling and garbage collection
Minor UI tweaks

v (27 Jun )

Added support for Firefox
Improve Firefox History cleaning
Improved cleaning for Windows Error Reporting and Other Explorer MRUs
Added cleaning for Ditto, Evernote, I2P, McAfee AntiVirus, MS AntiMalware, PerfectDisk, PowerISO, UltraISO, GIMP, Go!Zilla, MagicISO
Improved cleaning for 7-Zip, Daemon Tools, Windows Defender
Improved DOMStore cookie domain discovery and cleaning
Improved Uninstall tool scanning and uninstalling routines
Improved Registry Cleaner detection algorithm
Improved Start Up tool detection algorithm
Added multiple monitor support
Improved shortcut key accelerators
Improved search response when using wild cards
Added support for root registry keys in the exclude list
Added Kazakh language
Minor GUI improvements and fixes

v (26 May )

Added Flash Player SOL setting file cleaning and management
Added Safari Icon history cleaning
Added cleaning for Windows Elevated Diagnostics
Added cleaning for Kantaris Media Player, KMPlayer, Orbit Downloader, Pando, Sandboxie and Snagit
Improved cleaning for XFire, Real Player, Windows Log Files, Macromedia Shockwave 10 and 11
Improved Google Chrome thumbnails and favicons cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Saved Form Information cleaning
Improved Google Chrome Save Passwords cleaning
Improved Opera Last Download Location cleaning
Improved Remote Desktop cleaning
Improved Recent Documents cleaning
Improved Exclusion functionality for Registry cleaning
Improved Registry cleaning for Windows Services
Improved Drive Wiper functionality and feedback
Fixed bug in Cookie importing/exporting
Minor translation fixes

v (26 Apr )

Added HTML5 IndexedDB cleaning and management for Firefox and Chrome
Added HTML5 Offline cache cleaning and management for Opera and Safari
Added Firefox Site Preferences cleaning
Added Opera Last Download Location cleaning
Added Opera Recently Typed URLs cleaning
Added Opera Session cleaning
Improved Chrome Most visited Sites history cleaning
Improved Registry reading and cleaning algorithm
Improved Intelligent cookie scanning
Improved IE Temporary Internet Files cleaning
Improved IE History cleaning
Improved "Windows Service" registry issue detection
Improved "ActiveX and Class Issues" registry issue detection
Updated Google Chrome icon
Added cleaning for Core FTP, FileZilla, SmartFTP, A-Squared, MySpaceIM and MusicMatch Jukebox
Improved cleaning for CuteFTP
Minor bug fixes

v (04 Apr )

Added support for Internet Explorer 9
Added support for Firefox
Added Internet Explorer Cached Feeds cleaning
Added Internet Explorer Add-ons Statistics cleaning
Added iTunes cookie management
Added Opera cleaning for saved/opened directories paths
Improved Firefox/Mozilla Saved Password cleaning
Improved Intelligent cookie keeping functionality
Improved Registry cleaning for Obsolete Software
Improved Registry cleaning for Unused File Extensions
Added Registry cleaner for Windows Services
Added cleaning for obsolete Firewall Rules
Added detection of invalid Browser Helper Objects
Added new environment variables for user documents. (i.e. %CommonDocuments%, %CommonMusic%, %CommonPictures%, %CommonVideo%, %MyDocuments%, %Documents%, %MyMusic%, %Music%, %MyPictures%, %Pictures%, %MyVideo%, %Video%)
Added cleaning for Adobe Air, Advanced Searchbar, Steam, Xfire, Skype, AOL Instant Messenger, Camfrog Video Chat, Miranda Instant Messenger, Pidgin, Yahoo Messenger, ooVoo, TeamSpeak, Ventrilo Client, Ventrilo Server, FrostWire, uTorrent, Shareaza, iMesh, BearShare, DC++ and Ares
Additional fix for Steam caching issues (Build )

v (24 Feb )

Added support for Windows 7 SP1
Added Internet Explorer UserData cleaning and management
Added Safari cookie management
Improved Google Chrome detection
Added Google Chrome JumplistIcons folder cleaning
Added Opera Icon Cache folder cleaning
Added support for Comodo Dragon
Added support for SongBird embedded browser
Added support for Thunderbird embedded browser
Added Registry cleaner for Sound Events
Improved Registry cleaning for Unused File Extensions
Improved Registry cleaning for Application Paths
Added environment variable support in Custom Locations
Command line exporting of embedded INIs (/export [folder path])
Added cleaning for Excel Viewer, FeedDemon, WinDiff and cromwellpsi.com, Free Download Manager, Internet Download Accelerator and Internet Download Manager
Improved cleaning for AntiVir Desktop, AVG AntiVirus and Windows Media Player
Improved system file detection security
Minor bug fixes

v (25 Jan )

Added K-Meleon browser support
Added Rockmelt browser support
Added Chrome Plus browser support
Added Saved Password cleaning for all browsers
Added cleaning for multiple profiles in Google Chrome
Added Recent Search History cleaning for Safari
Added cleaning for Adobe Acrobat and , Shockwave 10 and 11, Daemon Tools, Compare It! and Microsoft Search Helper Extension
Improved Autocomplete Form History cleaning for IE9
Improved Saved Form Information cleaning for Chromium based browsers
Improved Internet History cleaning for Opera
Improved Internet Cache cleaning for Firefox
Improved cleaning for Silverlight and Adobe Reader
Improved Office and XP to prevent removal of autocorrect settings
Added more Windows MRU cleaning rules
Added Belarusian translation
Minor UI tweaks and fixes

v (23 Dec )

Improved IE history cleaning for Windows 7, to deal with some persistent history entries
Added import and export Cookie to Keep list
Added cleaning for CloneCD, Ashampoo Burning Studio 10 and ExamDiff
Added confirmation dialog when canceling wiping process in Drive Wiper
Improved file size accuracy when analyzing and cleaning
Improved cleaning for Windows Live Messenger, Antivir Desktop and ImgBurn
Added file logging for all screens under Tools
Added better support for mouse-wheel in all screens
Improved icons in Rules tree for Vista and newer
Fixed bug in Uninstall Tool to prevent entries from disappearing when renaming
Minor tweaks and GUI fixes

v (25 Nov )

Improved application startup time and INI loading speeds
Removed need to reboot for cromwellpsi.com cleaning
Improved cookie cleaning in Firefox Beta 7
Improved Chromium based browser detection and cleaning
Added support for Adobe Reader 10 and Acronis True Image.
Improved cleaning for 7-Zip, Adobe Reader , Microsoft Silverlight Isolated Storage, WinPatrol and Microsoft Management Console
Added support for local domains in "Cookies to Keep" list
Improved debugging with log file support using /DEBUG command-line parameter
Improved detection algorithm for bit and Program Files
Improved folder drag and drop in Include options
Fixed bug in Uninstall Tool during cancellation
Improved drive detection in Drive Wiper screen
Added support to refresh cleaning rules using F5
Improved translations
Minor GUI improvements

v (03 Nov )

Fixed bug with extensions on Chrome
New CCleaner bit native EXE
New UI graphics and icons
New internal scanning architecture
New Drive Wiper tool screen under Tools section
New Intelligent cookie keeping functionality
Improved support for IE9
Improved support for Google Chrome
Improved HTML5 Database Storage cleaning
Added support to clean Microsoft Silverlight Isolated Storage
Added support for AVG AntiVirus , Audacity, LogMeIn Hamachi, BitTorrent and Windows Game Explorer
Improved support for Vuze
Added new environment variables: %SystemDirectory%, %SystemDirectory32% and %SystemDirectory64%
Improved Registry backup to address problems when saving values
Improved cleaning Windows Log Files for bit OSs
Many UI improvements and bug fixes

v (28 Oct )

New CCleaner bit native EXE
New UI graphics and icons
New internal scanning architecture
New Drive Wiper tool screen under Tools section
New Intelligent cookie keeping functionality
Improved support for IE9
Improved support for Google Chrome
Improved HTML5 Database Storage cleaning
Added support to clean Microsoft Silverlight Isolated Storage
Added support for AVG AntiVirus , Audacity, LogMeIn Hamachi, BitTorrent and Windows Game Explorer
Improved support for Vuze
Added new environment variables: %SystemDirectory%, %SystemDirectory32% and %SystemDirectory64%
Improved Registry backup to address problems when saving values
Improved cleaning Windows Log Files for bit OSs
Many UI improvements and bug fixes

v (27 Sep )

Added FTP Account cleaning
Added support for Paint Shop Pro X3, VLC Media Player, MediaMonkey, Winamp, Malwarebytes Anti Malware, Avast! Antivirus and WinPatrol
Improved support for Quicktime Player, Ad-Aware and AntiVir Desktop
Added support for Firefox based browser Pale Moon
Improved support for expanding environment variables %ProgramFiles% and "%CommonProgramFiles%" to both bit and bit folders
Added new environment variables: %ProgramFiles32%, %ProgramFiles64%, "%CommonProgramFiles32%", "%CommonProgramFiles64%"
Splitter bar is no longer misbehaving when cleaning is in progress
Improved navigation using keyboard
Fixed bug in Startup Tool on Windows
Minor tweaks and fixes

v (01 Sep )

Fixed bug in Adobe Flash detection

v (25 Aug )

Added Session Cleaning for Firefox and Google Chrome
Added support for Google Chrome Canary Build
Added support for SRWare Iron browser via Google Chrome rule
Added support to clean custom Chromium based browsers e.g. CustomLocation1=CHROME|C:\Chromium\IronPortable\Profile\Default CustomLocation2=CHROME|C:\ChromePlus\ChromePlusUserData\Default
Added application support for Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe ImageReady CS, Nero Burning ROM 10, Google Calendar Sync and Google Talk
Improved application support for Adobe Photoshop CS3, Google Earth, Adobe Flash Player
Added support to search Uninstall Tool items by Publisher
Improved Custom Files and Folders accuracy to avoid duplicate reporting
Improved Include/Exclude Options
Improved Startup Tool functionality
Improved Registry detection algorithm for Missing Shared Dlls
Improved exception handling when cleaning W7 jumplist
Updated URL references to use cromwellpsi.com
Minor GUI tweaks and usability improvements

v (26 Jul )

Extended cookie cleaning to include HTML5 Web Storage
Improved cromwellpsi.com cleaning by deleting those not locked by the system
Improved "Install date" detection and accuracy for Uninstall Tool
Improved file lock detection when analyzing to avoid false reporting
Improved scrolling for list control to avoid repaint problems
Improved cleaning of Recycle Bin
Improved jumplist support to avoid possible UI lock
Updated eMule cleaning
Minor bug fixes

v (24 Jun )

Added support for Flock
Improved database compacting to only run when needed
Improved cromwellpsi.com files cleaning for IE8 to include IECompatCache, IETldCache, PrivacIE folders
Improved accuracy of cleaning status messages
Improved localization and language support
Improved UI text formatting for Cleaner screen
Fixed Startup Tool double-clicking behavior on Win9x
Minor improvements to Registry Cleaner on Windows 7
Added Kurdish translation

v (26 May )

Added support for Microsoft Office
Added Opera search field history cleaning
Added Real Player SP cleaning
Added "Analyze" and "Clean" context menu options to rule tree parent nodes
Added "Restore default settings" button to Advanced Options
Improved Opera favicons cleaning
Improved support for Media Player Classic
Improved cleaning of shortcuts on bit machines
Improve localization support
Fixed bug with Russian translation
Minor bug fixes

v (26 Apr )

Improved Opera favicon cleaning by only deleting non-bookmarked entries
Detailed view can now be set as default in Advanced options
Added support to save Startup items to a text file
Added new INI variable for Local Low folder %locallowappdata%
Improved OpenOffice 3.x support
Improved Quicktime player cache cleaning when in Protected Mode
Fixed bug where Summary panel text could be edited
Fixed bug in Uninstall Tool for Windows R2
GUI improvements to Cookie screen
Include/Exclude screen sorts entries in alphabetical order
Number formatting is more accurate in Cleaner results
Various minor bug fixes

v (29 Mar )

Improved Firefox History cleaning to remove orphaned items
Improved Opera History cleaning
Improved Options Include/Exclude screens
Added manual domain adding for Cookies to keep list
Added time remaining to Wipe Free space
Added context menu to Summary Results for individual rule cleaning
Added context menu to Detailed Results to add file to Exclude list
Improved Firefox database compacting
Improved support for OpenOffice
Improved support for screen reader
Improved registry detection and backup support for bit OSs
Improved Free Space wiping routines
Fixed bug in application detection algorithm
Minor GUI improvements

v (25 Feb )

Improved speed when loading Cleaner screen
Improved Registry Cleaner speed when displaying issues
Improved Registry Cleaner performance when fixing issues

Источник: [cromwellpsi.com]

, Windows 8.1 pro [Dec 2017] serial key or number

Windows 8

personal computer operating system by Microsoft released in

Source model
A version of the Windows NT operating system

Windows 8 Start screen, showing default live tile arrangement.
Developer	Microsoft
Released to manufacturing	August&#;1, ; 8&#;years ago&#;()^[2]
General availability	October&#;26, ; 7&#;years ago&#;()^[3]
Final release	(Build ) / August&#;1, ; 8&#;years ago&#;()
Update method	Windows Update, Windows Store, Windows Server Update Services
Platforms	IA, x64
Kernel type	Hybrid
License	Trialware, Microsoft Software Assurance, MSDN subscription, DreamSpark
Preceded by	Windows 7 ()
Succeeded by	Windows ()
Official website	cromwellpsi.com (archived at Wayback Machine)
Support status
All editions except Windows Embedded 8 Standard: Unsupported as of January 12, Users must install the Windows update for their edition in order to continue to receive updates and support.^[4] Windows Embedded 8 Standard:

Windows 8 is an operating system that was produced by Microsoft, released as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. The product was released to manufacturing on August 1, , and generally to retail on October 26, ^[6] It is the successor to Windows 7.

Windows 8 introduced major changes to the operating system's platform and user interface to improve its user experience on tablets, where Windows was now competing with mobile operating systems, including Android and iOS.^[7] In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro"design language and the Start screen (which displays programs and dynamically updated content on a grid of tiles), a new platform for developing "apps" with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services (including the ability to synchronize apps and settings between devices), and Windows Store, an online distribution for downloading and purchasing new software. Many of these features were adoptions from Windows Phone. Windows 8 added support for USB , Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreenphishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware, to prevent malware from infecting the boot process.

Windows 8 was released to a mixed critical reception. Although reaction towards its performance improvements, security enhancements, and improved support for touchscreen devices was positive, the new user interface of the operating system was widely criticized for being potentially confusing and difficult to learn, especially when used with a keyboard and mouse instead of a touchscreen. Despite these shortcomings, 60 million Windows 8 licenses were sold through January , a number that included both upgrades and sales to OEMs for new PCs.^[8]

Microsoft released Windows in October , addressing some aspects of Windows 8 that were criticized by reviewers and early adopters and incorporated additional improvements to various aspects of the operating system.^[9]^[10] Windows 8 was ultimately succeeded by Windows 10 in July Microsoft stopped providing support and updates for Windows 8 RTM since January 12, , and Windows must be installed to maintain support and receive further updates per Microsoft lifecycle policies regarding service packs.^[11] Support for IE10 on Windows Server ^[12]^[13] and Windows Embedded 8 Standard^[14] ended on January 31, Market share had fallen to % by October ^[15]

In August , computer experts reported that the BlueKeepsecurity vulnerability, CVE, that potentially affects older unpatched Microsoft Windows versions via the program's Remote Desktop Protocol, allowing for the possibility of remote code execution, may now include related flaws, collectively named DejaBlue, affecting newer Windows versions (i.e., Windows 7 and all recent versions).^[16] In addition, experts reported a Microsoftsecurity vulnerability, CVE, based on legacy code involving Microsoft CTF and ctfmon (cromwellpsi.com), that affects all Windows versions from the older Windows XP version to the most recent Windows 10 versions; a patch to correct the flaw is currently available.^[17]

Development history[edit]

Early development[edit]

Windows 8 development started before Windows 7 had shipped in ^[18] At the Consumer Electronics Show in January , it was announced that the next version of Windows would add support for ARMsystem-on-chips alongside the existing x86 processors produced by vendors, especially AMD and Intel. Windows division president Steven Sinofsky demonstrated an early build of the port on prototype devices, while Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the company's goal for Windows to be "everywhere on every kind of device without compromise."^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22] Details also began to surface about a new application framework for Windows 8 codenamed "Jupiter", which would be used to make "immersive" applications using XAML (similarly to Windows Phone and Silverlight) that could be distributed via a new packaging system and a rumored application store.^[23]

The earliest build of Windows 8 is build , leaked on December 25, The build was identical to Windows 7 except for the wallpaper being different - the same one from the Beta and Release Candidate. In addition, there were references to Windows 8 in this build.

Two milestone releases of Windows 8 and one of Windows Server leaked to the general public. Milestone 1, Build , was leaked on April 12, ^[24] It was the first build where the text of a window was written centered instead of aligned to the left. It was also probably the first appearance of the Metro-style font, and its wallpaper had the text shhh. let's not leak our hard work. However, its detailed build number reveals that the build was created on September 22, ^[25] The leaked copy was Enterprise edition, with other editions leaking later. In , it was discovered that Metro existed in this build, after enabling the 'Redpill'. The start screen was very primitive, being a white screen with gray tiles. The charms bar was also included, but was unusable. The OS still reads as "Windows 7". Milestone 2, Build , was leaked on April 25, The traditional Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) was replaced by a new black screen, although this was later scrapped.^[26] This build introduced a new ribbon in Windows Explorer. The "Windows 7" logo was temporarily replaced with text displaying "Microsoft Confidential". Both builds and leaked alongside Windows Server build On June 17, , build bit edition was leaked. It introduced a new boot screen featuring the same fish as the default Windows 7 Beta wallpaper, which was later scrapped, and the circling dots as featured in the final (although the final version comes with smaller circling dots throbber). It also had the text Welcome below them, although this was also scrapped.^[27] The boot screen was not new to this build though - it came from build , a slightly earlier build. It is worth mentioning that most of these leaks "hid" the main Metro UI features that were to come in tweak known as Redlock in order to prevent relevant leaks. A patch named Redpill was necessary to reveal the new Metro UI as well as the redesigned Start Screen, Lock Screen and apps.^{[citation needed]} Several applications have tried to replicate this patch as closely as possible, although one called Redlock is the most accurate, supporting the enabling of builds' Metro UI from It also worked on the Developer Preview.

This build also leaked in the x86 architecture as a debug build, with the setup having a slight change - the theme was now Windows Basic in setup, rather than Classic.

Build was the first build to remove the User Tile. A new wallpaper was introduced and Metro was updated to be more like the final version of Windows 8.

On June 1, , Microsoft unveiled Windows 8's new user interface, as well as additional features at both Computex Taipei and the D9: All Things Digital conference in California.^[28]^[29]

The "Building Windows 8" blog launched on August 15, , featuring details surrounding Windows 8's features and its development process.^[30]

Previews[edit]

A screenshot of Windows 8 Developer Preview running on a multi-monitor system, showcasing some features

As Windows 8 transitioned away from being in the Milestone phase of development, the Developer Preview was beginning to take shape.

Build changed the branding to Windows Developer Preview and was the last build to use Windows 7 branding anywhere.

Build introduced several changes to the interface and small stability improvements. The boot screen was changed to say Windows Developer Preview, Metro was updated to be more like the Metro in Developer Preview (although it was still different) and a new wallpaper was introduced.

Microsoft unveiled more Windows 8 features and improvements on the first day of the Build conference on September 13, ^[31] Microsoft released the first public beta build of Windows 8, Windows Developer Preview (build ) at the event. A Samsung tablet running the build was also distributed to conference attendees.

The build was released for download later that day in standard bit and bit variants, plus a special bit variant which included SDKs and developer tools (Visual Studio Express and Expression Blend) for developing Metro-style apps.^[32] The Windows Store was announced during the presentation, but was not available in this build.^[33]^[34] According to Microsoft, there were about , downloads of the developer preview within the first 12 hours of its release.^[35] Originally set to expire on March 11, , in February the Developer Preview's expiry date was changed to January 15, ^[36]

The new File Explorer interface with "Ribbon" in Windows 8

The next step was the Consumer Preview, sometimes called Windows 8 Beta in the builds before it.

Build is the earliest leaked post-Developer Preview build. This build removed Redpill, and Metro was enabled by default with no way to disable it.

Build featured new branding - Windows 8 Beta. The Consumer Preview wallpapers have now been added, and the setup color has been changed to be the same as the final Consumer Preview.

Build is largely the same as , although it removes the Start Button from the taskbar. While the start button could be removed in early Milestone 2 (and this persisted through Windows 8 development) with a registry key, this build disabled it by default with no way to turn it back on. The branding is now identical to the Consumer Preview.

On February 19, , Microsoft unveiled a new logo to be adopted for Windows 8. Designed by Pentagram partner Paula Scher, the Windows logo was changed to resemble a set of four window panes. Additionally, the entire logo is now rendered in a single solid color.^[37]

On February 29, , Microsoft released Windows 8 Consumer Preview, the beta version of Windows 8, build Alongside other changes, the build brought over the big change from build removing the Start button from the taskbar for the first time in a public build since its debut on Windows 95; according to Windows manager Chaitanya Sareen, the Start button was removed to reflect their view that on Windows 8, the desktop was an "app" itself, and not the primary interface of the operating system.^[38]^[39] Windows president Steven Sinofsky said more than , changes had been made since the developer version went public.^[39] The day after its release, Windows 8 Consumer Preview had been downloaded over one million times.^[40] Like the Developer Preview, the Consumer Preview expired on January 15,

Development on the third and final preview of Windows 8, the Release Preview, began shortly after Consumer Preview with build

Build was a build in between the Consumer and Release Previews. This build includes a new wallpaper and several changes, such as the new logo replacing the old one and appearing in the About Windows dialog box.

Many other builds may exist or were released until the Japan's Developers Day conference, when Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 Release Preview (build ) would be released during the first week of June.^[41] On May 28, , Windows 8 Release Preview (Standard Simplified Chinese x64 edition, not China-specific variant, build ) was leaked online on various Chinese and BitTorrent websites.^[42] On May 31, , Windows 8 Release Preview was released to the public by Microsoft.^[43] Major items in the Release Preview included the addition of Sports, Travel, and News apps, along with an integrated variant of Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer.^[44] Like the Developer Preview and the Consumer Preview, the release preview expired on January 15,

Release[edit]

Windows 8 launch event at Pier 57 in New York City

With the Release Preview of Windows 8 finished, Microsoft began work on the final release.

Build is the last leaked build to contain Aero. It was dropped in build and seen for two builds after

Build removed Desktop Gadgets. It was identical to , which removed Aero. This build and the x86 variant of build were built in the interestingly named 'fbl_ie_longhorn' branch.

Build was leaked in December , and was identical to the RTM with the exception of the timebomb and missing apps.

On August 1, , Windows 8 (build ^[45]) was released to manufacturing with the build number ^[46] Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, ^[47] and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day.^[48] However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of the final version of Windows 8 Enterprise N (a variant for European markets which lacks bundled media players to comply with an antitrust ruling) leaked online, followed by leaks of the final versions of Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise a few days later.^[49]^[50] On August 15, , Windows 8 was made available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers.^[51] Windows 8 was made available to Software Assurance customers on August 16, ^[52] Windows 8 was made available for students with a DreamSpark Premium subscription on August 22, , earlier than advertised.^[53]

Relatively few changes were made from the Release Preview to the final version; these included updated versions of its pre-loaded apps, the renaming of Windows Explorer to File Explorer, the replacement of the Aero Glass theme from Windows Vista and 7 with a new flat and solid-color theme as seen in build , and the addition of new background options for the Start screen, lock screen, and desktop.^[54] Prior to its general availability on October 26, , updates were released for some of Windows 8's bundled apps, and a "General Availability Cumulative Update" (which included fixes to improve performance, compatibility, and battery life) was released on Tuesday, October 9, Microsoft indicated that due to improvements to its testing infrastructure, general improvements of this nature are to be released more frequently through Windows Update instead of being relegated to OEMs and service packs only.^[55]^[56]

Microsoft began an advertising campaign centered around Windows 8 and its Surface tablet in October , starting with its first television advertisement premiering on October 14, ^[7] Microsoft's advertising budget of US$–&#;billion was significantly larger than the US$ million campaign used to promote Windows ^[57] As part of its campaign, Microsoft set up 34 pop-up stores inside malls to showcase the Surface product line, provided training for retail employees in partnership with Intel, and collaborated with the electronics store chain Best Buy to design expanded spaces to showcase devices. In an effort to make retail displays of Windows 8 devices more "personal", Microsoft also developed a character known in English-speaking markets as "Allison Brown", whose fictional profile (including personal photos, contacts, and emails) is also featured on demonstration units of Windows 8 devices.^[58]

Windows 8 Pro DVD case, containing a bit and a bit installation disc

In May , Microsoft launched a new television campaign for Windows 8 illustrating the capabilities and pricing of Windows 8 tablets in comparison to the iPad, which featured the voice of Siri remarking on the iPad's limitations in a parody of Apple's "Get a Mac" advertisements.^[59]^[60] On June 12, during game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Microsoft premiered the first ad in its "Windows Everywhere" campaign, which promoted Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and the company's suite of online services as an interconnected platform.^[61]^[62]

New and changed features[edit]

New features and functionality in Windows 8 include a faster startup through UEFI integration and the new "Hybrid Boot" mode (which hibernates the Windows kernel on shutdown to speed up the subsequent boot),^[63] a new lock screen with a clock and notifications,^[64] and the ability for enterprise users to create live USB variants of Windows (known as Windows To Go).^[65]^[66] Windows 8 also adds native support for USB devices, which allow for faster data transfers and improved power management with compatible devices,^[67]^[68] and hard disk 4KB Advanced Format support,^[69] as well as support for near field communication to facilitate sharing and communication between devices.^[70]

Windows Explorer, which has been renamed File Explorer, now includes a ribbon in place of the command bar. File operation dialog boxes have been updated to provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to manage conflicts when copying files.^[71] A new "File History" function allows incremental revisions of files to be backed up to and restored from a secondary storage device,^[72] while Storage Spaces allows users to combine different sized hard disks into virtual drives and specify mirroring, parity, or no redundancy on a folder-by-folder basis.^[73] For easier management of files and folders, Windows 8 introduces the ability to move selected files or folders via drag and drop from a parent folder into a subfolder listed within the breadcrumb hierarchy of the address bar in File Explorer.^[74]

Task Manager has been redesigned, including a new processes tab with the option to display fewer or more details of running applications and background processes, a heat map using different colors indicating the level of resource usage, network and disk counters, grouping by process type (e.g. applications, background processes and Windows processes), friendly names for processes and a new option which allows users to search the web to find information about obscure processes.^[75] Additionally, the Blue Screen of Death has been updated with a simpler and modern design with less technical information displayed.^[76]^[77]

Safety and security[edit]

New security features in Windows 8 include two new authentication methods tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords),^[78] the addition of antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft Security Essentials).^[79]SmartScreen filtering integrated into Windows,^[80]Family Safety offers Parental controls, which allows parents to monitor and manage their children's activities on a device with activity reports and safety controls.^[81]^[82]^[83] Windows 8 also provides integrated system recovery through the new "Refresh" and "Reset" functions,^[84] including system recovery from USB drive.^[85] Windows 8's first security patches would be released on November 13, ; it would contain three fixes deemed "critical" by the company.^[86]

Windows 8 supports a feature of the UEFI specification known as "Secure boot", which uses a public-key infrastructure to verify the integrity of the operating system and prevent unauthorized programs such as bootkits from infecting the device's boot process.^[87] Some pre-built devices may be described as "certified" by Microsoft; these must have secure boot enabled by default, and provide ways for users to disable or re-configure the feature. ARM-based Windows RT devices must have secure boot permanently enabled.^[88]^[89]^[90]

Online services and functionality[edit]

Windows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log into Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices. Windows 8 also ships with a client app for Microsoft's SkyDrivecloud storage service, which also allows apps to save files directly to SkyDrive. A SkyDrive client for the desktop and File Explorer is not included in Windows 8, and must be downloaded separately.^[91] Bundled multimedia apps are provided under the Xbox brand, including Xbox Music, Xbox Video, and the Xbox SmartGlass companion for use with an Xbox console. Games can integrate into an Xbox Live hub app, which also allows users to view their profile and Gamerscore.^[92] Other bundled apps provide the ability to link Flickr and Facebook.^[93] Due to Facebook Connect service changes, Facebook support is disabled in all bundled apps effective June 8, ^[94]

Internet Explorer 10 is included as both a desktop program and a touch-optimized app, and includes increased support for HTML5, CSS3, and hardware acceleration. The Internet Explorer app does not support plugins or ActiveX components, but includes a variant of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for touch and low power usage. Initially, Adobe Flash would only work on sites included on a "Compatibility View" whitelist; however, after feedback from users and additional compatibility tests, an update in March changed this behavior to use a smaller blacklist of sites with known compatibility issues instead, allowing Flash to be used on most sites by default.^[95] The desktop variant does not contain these limitations.^[96]

Windows 8 also incorporates improved support for mobile broadband; the operating system can now detect the insertion of a SIM card and automatically configure connection settings (including APNs and carrier branding), and reduce its Internet usage in order to conserve bandwidth on metered networks. Windows 8 also adds an integrated airplane mode setting to globally disable all wireless connectivity as well. Carriers can also offer account management systems through Windows Store apps, which can be automatically installed as a part of the connection process and offer usage statistics on their respective tile.^[97]

Windows Store apps[edit]

Snap feature: Xbox Music, alongside Photos snapped into a sidebar to the right side of the screen

Snap feature: Desktop, along Wikipedia App snapped into a sidebar to the right side of the screen. In Windows 8, desktop and everything on it is treated as one Metro-style app.

Windows 8 introduces a new style of application, Windows Store apps. According to Microsoft developer Jensen Harris, these apps are to be optimized for touchscreen environments and are more specialized than current desktop applications. Apps can run either in a full-screen mode or be snapped to the side of a screen.^[98] Apps can provide toast notifications on screen or animate their tiles on the Start screen with dynamic content. Apps can use "contracts"; a collection of hooks to provide common functionality that can integrate with other apps, including search and sharing.^[98] Apps can also provide integration with other services; for example, the People app can connect to a variety of different social networks and services (such as Facebook, Skype, and People service), while the Photos app can aggregate photos from services such as Facebook and Flickr.^[93]

Windows Store apps run within a new set of APIs known as Windows Runtime, which supports programming languages such as C, C++, Visual Basic .NET, C#, along with HTML5 and JavaScript.^[98] If written in some "high-level" languages, apps written for Windows Runtime can be compatible with both Intel and ARM variants of Windows,^[99] otherwise they are not binary code compatible. Components may be compiled as Windows Runtime Components, permitting consumption by all compatible languages.^[] To ensure stability and security, apps run within a sandboxed environment, and require permissions to access certain functionality, such as accessing the Internet or a camera.^[]

Retail variants of Windows 8 are only able to install these apps through Windows Store&#;— a namesake distribution platform that offers both apps, and listings for desktop programs certified for comparability with Windows 8.^[99]^[] A method to sideload apps from outside Windows Store is available to devices running Windows 8 Enterprise and joined to a domain; Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT devices that are not part of a domain can also sideload apps, but only after special product keys are obtained through volume licensing.^[]

The term "Immersive app" had been used internally by Microsoft developers to refer to the apps prior to the first official presentation of Windows 8, after which they were referred to as "Metro-style apps" in reference to the Metro design language. The term was phased out in August ; a Microsoft spokesperson denied rumors that the change was related to a potential trademark issue, and stated that "Metro" was only a codename that would be replaced prior to Windows 8's release.^[23]^[] Following these reports, the terms "Modern UI-style apps",^[] "Windows 8-style apps"^[] and "Windows Store apps" began to be used by various Microsoft documents and material to refer to the new apps. In an interview on September 12, , Soma Somasegar (vice president of Microsoft's development software division) confirmed that "Windows Store apps" would be the official term for the apps.^[] An MSDN page explaining the Metro design language uses the term "Modern design" to refer to the language as a whole.^[]

Web browsers[edit]

Exceptions to the restrictions faced by Windows Store apps are given to web browsers. The user's default browser can distribute a Metro-style web browser in the same package as the desktop variant, which has access to functionality unavailable to other apps, such as being able to permanently run in the background, use multiple background processes, and use Windows API code instead of WinRT (allowing for code to be re-used with the desktop variant, while still taking advantage of features available to Windows Store apps, such as charms). Microsoft advertises this exception privilege "New experience enabled" (formerly "Metro-style enabled").

The developers of both Chrome and Firefox committed to developing Metro-style variants of their browsers; while Chrome's "Windows 8 mode" (discontinued on Chrome version 49) uses a full-screen version of the existing desktop interface, Firefox's variant (which was first made available on the "Aurora" release channel in September ) uses a touch-optimized interface inspired by the Android variant of Firefox. In October , Chrome's app was changed to mimic the desktop environment used by Chrome OS.^[]^[]^[]^[]^[]^[] Development of the Firefox app for Windows 8 has since been cancelled, citing a lack of user adoption for the beta versions.^[]

Interface and desktop[edit]

Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's user interface, many of which are aimed at improving its experience on tablet computers and other touchscreen devices. The new user interface is based on Microsoft's Metro design language and uses a Start screen similar to that of Windows Phone 7 as the primary means of launching applications. The Start screen displays a customizable array of tiles linking to various apps and desktop programs, some of which can display constantly updated information and content through "live tiles".^[98] As a form of multi-tasking, apps can be snapped to the side of a screen.^[98] Alongside the traditional Control Panel, a new simplified and touch-optimized settings app known as "PC Settings" is used for basic configuration and user settings. It does not include many of the advanced options still accessible from the normal Control Panel.^[]

A vertical toolbar known as the charms^[] (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, swiping from the right edge of a trackpad, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provides access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button.^[]^[] The traditional desktop environment for running desktop applications is accessed via a tile on the Start screen. The Start button on the taskbar from previous versions of Windows has been converted into a hotspot in the lower-left corner of the screen, which displays a large tooltip displaying a thumbnail of the Start screen. However, Windows added the start button back to the taskbar after many complaints.^[]^[] Swiping from the left edge of a touchscreen or clicking in the top-left corner of the screen allows one to switch between apps and Desktop. Pointing the cursor in the top-left corner of the screen and moving down reveals a thumbnail list of active apps.^[] Aside from the removal of the Start button and the replacement of the Aero Glass theme with a flatter and solid-colored design, the desktop interface on Windows 8 is similar to that of Windows 7.^[]

Removed features[edit]

Several notable features have been removed in Windows 8; support for playing DVD-Video was removed from Windows Media Player due to the cost of licensing the necessary decoders (especially for devices which do not include optical disc drives at all) and the prevalence of online streaming services. For the same reasons, Windows Media Center is not included by default on Windows 8, but Windows Media Center and DVD playback support can be purchased in the "Pro Pack" (which upgrades the system to Windows 8 Pro) or "Media Center Pack" add-on for Windows 8 Pro. As with prior versions, third-party DVD player software can still be used to enable DVD playback.^[]

Backup and Restore, the backup component of Windows, is deprecated. It still ships with Windows 8 and continues to work on preset schedules, but is pushed to the background and can only be accessed through a Control Panel applet called "Windows 7 File Recovery".^[]Shadow Copy, a component of Windows Explorer that once saved previous versions of changed files, no longer protects local files and folders. It can only access previous versions of shared files stored on a Windows Server computer.^[] The subsystem on which these components worked, however, is still available for other software to use.^[]

Hardware requirements[edit]

PCs[edit]

The minimum system requirements for Windows 8 are slightly higher than those of Windows 7. The CPU must support the Physical Address Extension (PAE), NX bit, and SSE2. Windows Store apps require a screen resolution of × or higher to run; a resolution of × or higher is required to use the snap functionality.^[] To receive certification, Microsoft requires candidate x86 systems to resume from standby in 2 seconds or less.^[]

Microsoft's Connected Standby specification, which hardware vendors may optionally comply with, sets new power consumption requirements that extend above the above minimum specifications.^[] Included in this standard are a number of security-specific requirements designed to improve physical security, notably against Cold Boot Attacks.

bit SKUs of Windows 8 only support a maximum of 4 GB of RAM. bit SKUs, however support more: Windows 8 x64 supports GB while Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise x64 support GB.^[]

In January , Microsoft announced that it would no longer support Windows or 7 on devices using Intel's Skylake CPU family effective July 17, , and that all future CPU microarchitectures, as well as Skylake systems after this date, would only be supported on Windows After the deadline, only critical security updates were to be released for users on these platforms.^[]^[]^[]^[] After this new policy faced criticism from users and enterprise customers, Microsoft partially retracted the change and stated that both operating systems would remain supported on Skylake hardware through the end of their Extended support lifecycle. Windows remains officially unsupported on all newer CPU families, and neither AMD or Intel will provide official chipset drivers for Windows operating systems other than Windows ^[]^[] However, on August , Microsoft again extended the Skylake support policy until the end of support for Windows 7 and ( and , respectively).^[]^[]

Tablets and convertibles[edit]

Microsoft released minimum hardware requirements for tablet and laplet devices to be "certified" for Windows 8 and defined a convertible form factor as a standalone device that combines the PC, display, and rechargeable power source with a mechanically attached keyboard and pointing device in a single chassis. A convertible can be transformed into a tablet where the attached input devices are hidden or removed leaving the display as the only input mechanism.^[]^[] On March 12, , Microsoft amended its certification requirements to only require that screens on tablets have a minimum resolution of × (down from the previous ×). The amended requirement is intended to allow "greater design flexibility" for future products.^[]

Graphics card	DirectX 10 graphics device with WDDM or higher driver
Storage	10&#;GB free space, after the out-of-box experience completes
Standard buttons	, , , ,
Screen	Touch screen supporting a minimum of 5-point digitizers and resolution of at least × The physical dimensions of the display panel must match the aspect ratio of the native resolution. The native resolution of the panel can be greater than (horizontally) and (vertically). Minimum native color depth is bits. If the display is under ×, disclaimers must be included in documentation to notify users that the Snap function is not available.^[]
Camera	Minimum p
Accelerometer	3 axes with data rates at or above 50&#;Hz
USB	At least one controller and exposed port.
Connect	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth + LE (low energy)
Other	Speaker, microphone, magnetometer and gyroscope. If a mobile broadband device is integrated into a tablet or convertible system, then an assisted GPS radio is required. Devices supporting near field communication need to have visual marks to help users locate and use the proximity technology. The new button combination for Ctrl + Alt + Del is Windows Key + Power.

Updated certification requirements were implemented to coincide with Windows As of , all certified devices with integrated displays must contain a p webcam and higher quality speakers and microphones, while all certified devices that support Wi-Fi must support Bluetooth as well. As of , all certified devices must contain Trusted Platform Module chips.^[]^[]

Editions[edit]

Windows 8 is available in three different editions, of which the lowest edition, branded simply as Windows 8, and Windows 8 Pro, were sold at retail in most countries, and as pre-loaded software on new computers. Each edition of Windows 8 includes all of the capabilities and features of the edition below it, and add additional features oriented towards their market segments. For example, Pro added BitLocker, Hyper-V, the ability to join a domain, and the ability to install Windows Media Center as a paid add-on. Users of Windows 8 can purchase a "Pro Pack" license that upgrades their system to Windows 8 Pro through Add features to Windows. This license also includes Windows Media Center.^[]^[]^[]Windows 8 Enterprise contains additional features aimed towards business environments, and is only available through volume licensing.^[] A port of Windows 8 for ARM architecture, Windows RT, is marketed as an edition of Windows 8, but was only included as pre-loaded software on devices specifically developed for it.^[]

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When you upgraded from a previous version of Windows or receive a new computer preinstalled with Windows 10, what happened is the hardware (your PC) will get a digital entitlement, where a unique signature of the computer will be stored on Microsoft Activation Servers. The Windows 7 or Windows 8 genuine license you were previously running will be exchanged for a diagnostics key.

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