CCleaner is a free tool that can help accomplish these tasks and more. If you’re using a computer that you share with others, you can have CCleaner automatically run and clean each account when users log in to Windows. We’ll show you how. Before setting up CCleaner to run automatically, you should open CCleaner and choose what you want to clean. Then, when CCleaner automatically starts, it will clean what you set it to clean. We’re going to use the Registry Editor to have CCleaner automatically clean your PC when you log in to Windows.
How to Get the Path to the CCleaner Program File
Before modifying the registry, you need to get the CCleaner program (.exe) file path. To do this, right-click on the CCleaner icon on the desktop. Then, select Properties.
Select the path in the Target box without the quotes and copy it.
How to Open the Registry Editor
To open the Registry Editor, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Then, type: regedit into the Open box and click OK.
If the User Account Control dialog displays, click Yes to continue.
How to Find the Registry Key and Create a New String Value
In the Registry Editor, browse to the following registry key in the left pane: Then, right-click in the right pane and go to New > String Value.
Name the new entry CCleaner.
How to Assign the CCleaner Path to the Registry Entry
Now we’re going to use the path you copied from the CCleaner shortcut as part of the value of the new CCleaner entry. Double-click on the new CCleaner entry you just created. In the Value data box, paste the path you copied. Then, type a space and type: /auto. Click OK.
Go to File > Exit to close the Registry Editor.
The next time any user logs into Windows, CCleaner will automatically start and clean everything according to the options you set in the program.
Once CCleaner is done cleaning, it closes automatically. For more on this valuable and free tool, check out how to speed up your PC using CCleaner. Or, if you travel a lot, make sure to have the portable version ready to go! Comment Name * Email *
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