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RJL System Cleaner v1.00 - See What You Delete Before You Delete It

Remove junk files, browser caches, and privacy traces from your PC -- with full transparency and safety ratings on every file

FREEMIUM NEW v1.00

Your PC Collects Junk. We Help You See It and Remove It Safely.

Every day, Windows and your applications create temporary files, download caches, error reports, and usage traces that pile up on your hard drive. Over months and years, this digital clutter can consume gigabytes of space and leave a trail of your activity on the computer.

RJL System Cleaner finds all of it -- and unlike other cleaners, it shows you exactly what it found before deleting a single file. Every file gets a safety rating. Every category has a plain-English description. You review everything first, then clean with confidence.

No surprises. No guessing. No "I hope that was safe to delete."

What It Cleans (Free -- Every User)

  • Browser data -- Cached website files, cookies, browsing history, download lists, and session data for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera
  • Temporary files -- Files your apps create and forget to clean up, including system temp files and user temp files
  • System caches -- Thumbnail previews, icon caches, font rendering caches, Windows Update downloads, and delivery optimization files
  • Error reports and logs -- Crash dumps, Windows Error Reporting files, system diagnostic logs, and memory dump files
  • Privacy traces -- Recent document lists, search history, Run dialog history, jump lists, and other usage traces Windows keeps about your activity
  • Application data -- Cache files from VS Code, Discord, Steam, Spotify, Teams, Slack, Adobe Reader, VLC, 7-Zip, WinRAR, and more

What Registration Unlocks

  • Duplicate File Cleaning -- The scanner finds duplicate files for free and shows you exactly how much space is wasted. Registration unlocks the ability to remove them. Most PCs have 5-50 GB of duplicates -- often more space than all other junk combined.
  • Scheduled Cleaning, Cleaning Profiles, Custom Rules, Secure Shredding, and Exportable Reports -- see Free vs Registered for the full breakdown.

Personal licenses start at $19.99 -- one-time purchase, not a subscription. See all license options.

Who Is This For?

  • Home users -- Click Scan, see the green checkmarks, click Clean. Simple enough for anyone to use.
  • Office workers -- Free up disk space and remove cached data without IT support.
  • IT administrators -- Script silent cleanups across your entire fleet using the command-line interface.
  • Privacy-conscious users -- Remove browsing history, recent document lists, and other usage traces that Windows quietly records.
  • Power users -- Toggle the advanced view to inspect every file path, size, age, and safety rating before deciding what to clean.

Key Features

Safety Ratings on Every File Every file gets a color-coded rating: Safe (green), Caution (yellow), or Review (orange). You see the rating before you decide. No other cleaner does this.
Full File Preview Toggle between a simple summary view for everyday use and a detailed file list showing every individual file path, size, age, and safety rating for IT professionals.
Duplicate File Finder Every scan checks your Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Pictures, Music, and Videos folders for identical copies. Most PCs have 5-50 GB of duplicates. Scanning is free -- cleaning requires registration.
One-Click Cleaning Click one button. See a summary. Click Clean. Done. Simple enough for your parents, your grandparents, your coworkers who "aren't good with computers."

Windows Support (64-bit Only)

Windows 11 Win 11
Windows 10 Win 10
Windows 8 Win 8
Windows 7 Win 7
Windows Server 2025 Server 2025
Windows Server 2022 Server 2022
Windows Server 2019 Server 2019
Windows Server 2016 Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 Server 2012

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Why People Are Switching from CCleaner

CCleaner was the gold standard for 20 years. Then things changed.

In 2017, CCleaner was compromised with malware that affected 2.27 million users. Hackers injected malicious code into the official download -- meaning people who trusted CCleaner got infected because they trusted CCleaner.

After the Avast acquisition, CCleaner added telemetry (data collection), bundled software offers, aggressive upselling with fake warning screens, and a subscription pricing model charging $29.95 per year for features that used to be free.

In 2025 and 2026, users report that CCleaner's "Performance Optimizer" shows scary red warnings even when nothing is wrong -- designed to pressure you into buying the paid version. Others report the software updating itself without permission, auto-renewing subscriptions that are nearly impossible to cancel, and even Blue Screens of Death after forced updates.

How RJL System Cleaner Is Different

CCleaner CCleaner RJL System Cleaner
PRICING
Pricing model $29.95/year subscription (auto-renews) One-time purchase. No subscription. Yours forever.
Personal price $29.95/year $19.99 once (lifetime)
Business price $39.95/year per seat $39.99 once per seat -- or team/site/enterprise options
Future updates Only while subscription is active All v1.x updates included free
TRUST AND PRIVACY
Telemetry / data collection Yes -- collects usage data and sends it home None. Zero. The app never contacts the internet.
Bundled software Yes -- offers during install and in-app None. Single .exe file. Nothing else.
Browser extensions Pushes proprietary browser extension None. No browser add-ons of any kind.
Nag screens / scare tactics Yes -- fake red warnings to pressure upgrades None. No popups, no fake warnings, no urgency timers.
Background services Installs background monitoring and update services None. Runs only when you open it. Closes completely when done.
Auto-updates Updates itself without asking Never. You choose when to update.
FEATURES
Duplicate finder Pro only ($29.95/yr) Scans FREE -- shows you the problem. Register to clean.
File preview before deletion Basic list of categories Full preview with safety ratings on every individual file
Safety ratings No Yes -- Safe (green), Caution (yellow), Review (orange) on every file
Review gate for risky items No -- one-click deletes everything Yes -- items rated "Review" require separate confirmation
System Restore integration No Yes -- automatic restore point before every clean
Registry cleaner Yes (can cause system instability) No -- because registry cleaners do more harm than good
TECHNICAL
Application size ~112 MB installed Under 5 MB. One file.
Installation required Full installer with background services No installation. Download, run, done.
Portable / USB support No (requires installation) Yes -- runs from USB, no install, no traces
Uninstall Uninstaller that may leave traces Delete the file. It is gone.
Command-line support Limited Full CLI with /scan, /clean, /silent, /category flags
Detailed file logging No Yes -- timestamped logs of every file scanned, deleted, or skipped

We do not include a registry cleaner. That is intentional. Registry cleaners have been shown to cause more problems than they solve, and even Microsoft recommends against using them. We clean files that are genuinely safe to remove -- and we prove it by showing you every single one before we touch it.

Features

See Everything Before You Delete Anything

Safety Ratings on Every File -- Every file RJL System Cleaner finds gets a color-coded safety rating:

  • Safe (green) -- Always safe to delete. Caches, old temp files, expired logs.
  • Caution (yellow) -- Mostly safe but may affect app behavior. Browser cookies, recent temp files.
  • Review (orange) -- Could have side effects. Windows Update cache, old Windows installations.

You see the rating before you decide. No other cleaner does this.

Full File Preview -- Toggle between a simple summary view (great for everyday use) and a detailed file list showing every individual file path, size, age, and safety rating (great for IT professionals who want full control).

One-Click Cleaning for Everyone

  • Quick Clean -- Click one button. The app scans for junk files, shows you a summary of what it found, and lets you clean with a single click.
  • Detailed Results -- After scanning, you see a clear summary: "Found 674 files that can be safely removed. You can free up 172.1 MB of disk space." Each category is described in plain English.
  • Celebration Summary -- After cleaning, you see exactly what happened: how much space you freed, how many files were cleaned in each category, and your lifetime total of space reclaimed.

Duplicate File Finder -- The Biggest Space Saver

Temporary files and browser caches typically waste a few hundred megabytes. Duplicate files often waste tens of gigabytes.

The duplicate scanner runs as part of every scan and checks your Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Pictures, Music, and Videos folders for files that have identical copies elsewhere on your computer. It uses a fast two-pass approach: first grouping files by size, then verifying matches with secure hashing -- so it is fast even on large file collections.

The scanner is free. After every scan, you see exactly how many duplicates were found, how much space they waste, and what the largest duplicates are. You can browse the full list, see every file path, and understand the problem completely.

Cleaning duplicates requires registration ($19.99). When you register, the "Remove Duplicates" action becomes available. The app keeps the oldest copy of each file (the original) and removes the newer copies. Duplicates can be moved to Recycle Bin or permanently deleted, and secure shredding is available for sensitive files.

Browser Cleaning -- All Major Browsers

Clean cached data from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, and Opera -- including:

  • Website cache files (the biggest space wasters)
  • Cookies (logs you out of websites -- your choice)
  • Browsing history
  • Download history
  • Session data and form autofill data

Each option is a separate checkbox. Cache is cleaned by default. Cookies, history, and other privacy-related items are off by default -- you turn them on only if you want to.

Multi-profile support: If you have multiple Chrome or Edge profiles, the app finds and cleans all of them. Browser safety: If a browser is currently running, the app warns you and gives you the choice to skip it, close it, or cancel.

Application Cleaning

RJL System Cleaner detects and cleans cache files from popular applications -- but only if they are installed on your computer. You will never see a checkbox for an app you do not have.

Supported applications include: Visual Studio Code, Discord, Steam, Spotify, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, VLC Media Player, 7-Zip, WinRAR, and Windows Media Player.

Privacy Cleaning

Windows quietly records your activity in dozens of places -- recently opened files, recently typed commands, search queries, recently visited folders, and taskbar jump lists. RJL System Cleaner finds and removes these traces.

All privacy cleaners default to off. You turn them on only if you specifically want to clear your usage history. We do not make assumptions about what you want to erase.

Safety First

  • System Restore Point -- Before cleaning anything, the app creates a Windows System Restore point. If something does not feel right after cleaning, you can roll back. On by default.
  • Nothing Is Deleted Without Your Permission -- The app scans first, shows you everything, and waits. You click "Clean" only when you are ready.
  • Locked Files Are Skipped -- If a file is being used by another program and cannot be deleted, the app skips it and moves on. No errors, no crashes.
  • Recycle Bin Option -- Prefer extra safety? Turn on "Move to Recycle Bin" in Settings. Cleaned files go to your Recycle Bin instead of being permanently deleted.

Built for IT Professionals Too

  • Command-Line Interface -- Script your cleanup across dozens of machines: RJLSystemCleaner.exe /clean /silent /category system,browsers /norestore
  • Detailed Logging -- Every operation writes a timestamped log file showing every file scanned, deleted, or skipped -- with reasons.
  • Portable -- No Installation -- Run from a USB drive during on-site support. No installation, no registry changes, no files left behind.

Fully Portable -- Zero Installation

No Installation Required
No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."
Runs From USB
Runs From USB Copy to a flash drive and clean any PC you sit down at. IT techs carry these on a keychain.
Leaves No Trace
Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the .exe and it is gone completely.
No Registry Changes
No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry. In portable mode, settings are stored next to the .exe.
Self-Contained
Self-Contained Everything the program needs is inside one file. No scattered DLLs, no frameworks, no runtime dependencies.
Lightweight
Lightweight Under 5 MB. Smaller than a photo from your phone. CCleaner is 112 MB.
Instant Startup
Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens on startup, no loading bars, no waiting.

Screenshots

Free vs Registered

We do not cripple the free version. We do not show fake warnings. We do not lock features behind countdown timers. The free version of RJL System Cleaner is a genuinely complete, useful cleaning tool that works without limitations.

Registration adds power-user features that make the app even more valuable -- and the ability to clean the duplicate files that the free version finds for you.

Feature Free Registered
CLEANING
All 16 system cleaners (temp files, caches, logs, dumps, etc.)
All 5 browser cleaners (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera)
Browser sub-options (cache, cookies, history, sessions, etc.)
Multi-profile browser support
All 12 application cleaners (VS Code, Discord, Steam, etc.)
All 7 privacy cleaners (MRU, jump lists, search history, etc.)
DUPLICATE FILES
Duplicate file scanning and detection Scan free
View duplicate file details, paths, and sizes Browse free
Remove duplicate files to reclaim space
SAFETY
Safety ratings on every file (Safe, Caution, Review)
Review gate (separate confirmation for risky items)
System Restore point before cleaning
Confirmation dialog, browser detection, locked file handling
Recycle Bin option
INTERFACE
Simple mode and advanced mode
Light and dark themes
Post-clean celebration summary and lifetime counter
POWER USER FEATURES
Scheduled automatic cleaning
Cleaning profiles (save named configurations)
Custom cleaner rules (define your own targets)
Secure file shredding (1-pass / 3-pass)
HTML/PDF exportable reports
TECHNICAL
Command-line interface (/scan, /clean, /silent)
Operation logging, portable mode, zero telemetry
OTHER
Splash screen on close 7 seconds Removed
Price Free $19.99 once

The Math: RJL System Cleaner vs CCleaner CCleaner Professional

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 5
CCleaner CCleaner Pro $29.95 $59.90 $89.85 $149.75
RJL System Cleaner $19.99 $19.99 $19.99 $19.99
You Save $9.96 $39.91 $69.86 $129.76

CCleaner charges $29.95 every year for a subscription that auto-renews. RJL System Cleaner is a one-time purchase -- and includes safety ratings, System Restore integration, and a review gate that CCleaner does not offer at any price.

Upgrade Now -- $19.99

Version History

v1.00 2026

Initial release.
System cleaners: temp files, system temp, Windows Update cache, installer cache, prefetch, thumbnail cache, icon cache, font cache, error reports, log files, recycle bin, memory dumps, delivery optimization, old Windows installations, DNS cache, clipboard.
Browser cleaners: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Opera -- with individual control over cache, cookies, history, sessions, download history, and form data. Multi-profile support.
Application cleaners: VS Code, Discord, Steam, Spotify, Teams, Slack, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, VLC, 7-Zip, WinRAR, Windows Media Player.
Privacy cleaners: Recent documents, Run dialog history, search history, Open/Save dialog history, jump lists, mapped drives history.
Duplicate file scanner -- scans Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Pictures, Music, and Videos for identical files. Fast two-pass detection (size grouping + secure hashing). Browsing free in all versions. Cleaning requires registration.
Safety rating system: Safe, Caution, and Review ratings with color-coded indicators on every file.
Review gate: separate confirmation for Review-rated items.
Simple and advanced view modes with toggle.
System Restore point creation before cleaning.
Browser running detection with skip/close/cancel options.
Confirmation dialog before cleaning.
Post-clean celebration summary with lifetime space reclaimed counter.
Settings dialog: theme, age threshold, restore point, recycle bin, browser behavior, exclusions, defaults.
Registered features: duplicate file cleaning, scheduled cleaning, cleaning profiles, custom cleaner rules, secure file shredding (1-pass/3-pass), HTML/PDF reports.
Command-line interface: /scan, /clean, /silent, /norestore, /log, /category.
Light and dark theme support with Windows auto-detection.
Full operation logging with timestamped log files.
Portable mode -- single .exe, no installation required.
Supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 (64-bit only).

Upgrade RJL System Cleaner

Already used the free version? You have seen what it finds. Now unlock the ability to clean it all.

What Registration Unlocks

  • Duplicate File Cleaning -- Your scan already showed you the duplicates. Registration lets you remove them. Most users recover 5-50 GB of wasted space from duplicates alone.
  • Scheduled Automatic Cleaning -- Set it and forget it. Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly cleaning so your PC stays clean without you thinking about it.
  • Cleaning Profiles -- Save named configurations like "Quick Clean," "Deep Privacy Clean," or "Pre-Backup Clean" and switch with one click.
  • Custom Cleaner Rules -- Define your own file and folder targets using patterns. Perfect for developer build folders, game mod caches, or any recurring junk specific to your workflow.
  • Secure File Shredding -- Overwrite deleted files with random data so they cannot be recovered. Choose 1-pass or 3-pass shredding.
  • HTML/PDF Cleaning Reports -- Export detailed reports for IT documentation or compliance records.
  • Splash-Free Exit -- The brief splash screen shown when closing the free version is removed.

Personal License

$19.99

One-time purchase. Not a subscription. Yours forever.

All future v1.x updates included free.

Use on one personal computer.

Upgrade - $19.99

Business Single License

$39.99

Licensed for one computer in a business or commercial environment.

All future v1.x updates included free.

Upgrade - $39.99

Business Team License

$149.99

Licensed for up to 15 computers in a business or commercial environment.

All future v1.x updates included free.

Upgrade - $149.99

Business Site License

$399.99

Licensed for unlimited computers at a single physical location.

All future v1.x updates included free.

Upgrade - $399.99

Enterprise License

$1,499.99

Unlimited computers across all locations in your organization.

All future v1.x updates included free.

Upgrade - $1,499.99

  • Secure Checkout -- RJL Software uses the most secure data encryption (128-bit) when transferring your credit card information. Ordering online is the best and fastest way to order.
  • Instant Email Delivery -- Once your order is processed, you will instantly receive an email with a temporary URL to download your registered version.
  • Easy Upgrade -- Simply replace your existing .exe with the registered version. All your settings are preserved.

What Users Are Saying

★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 Based on 287 ratings
1,000+ downloads
★★★★★

"The duplicate finder found 38 GB of duplicate photos I did not know I had. That alone was worth the registration."

-- Home User
★★★★★

"Finally a cleaner that shows me what it is going to delete BEFORE it deletes it. The safety ratings are brilliant."

-- IT Administrator
★★★★★

"I was paying CCleaner $30 a year for features I barely used. This does everything I need for a one-time $20."

-- Power User

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RJL System Cleaner v1.00
What's New in v1.00: Safety ratings on every file, Duplicate file scanner, Command-line interface for IT automation
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 · Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 · 64-bit only
7 KB SHA256: 340f01922cc8...ff37 Freemium Updated: February 22, 2026

What Users Are Saying

"The duplicate finder found 38 GB of duplicate photos I did not know I had. That alone was worth the registration."

-- Home User

"Finally a cleaner that shows me what it is going to delete BEFORE it deletes it. The safety ratings are brilliant. I deploy this on every workstation."

-- IT Administrator

"I was paying CCleaner $30 a year for features I barely used. This does everything I need for a one-time $20. And it is smaller than a Word document."

-- Power User

"I set it up for my mom. She clicks Scan, sees the green checkmarks, clicks Clean. Done. She loves the 'All Clean!' screen."

-- Son of 72-year-old user

"Under 5 MB, runs from USB, no telemetry, no install. This is what a system utility should be. The fact that it actually shows safety ratings on every file is unique."

-- Systems Engineer

Support and Information

  • Frequently Asked Questions -- Find answers to common questions about RJL System Cleaner. View FAQ
  • Need Help? -- Found a bug or have a question? We are here to help. Contact Us
  • Uninstall -- Simply delete the program file. No registry entries or system files are left behind. If you used non-portable mode, also delete the folder at %APPDATA%\RJL Software\System Cleaner\.
  • How to Update -- Download the latest version and replace your existing .exe file. Settings are preserved automatically.
  • Privacy -- This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. The application never contacts the internet. No telemetry, no analytics, no update checks unless you initiate them.
  • End-User License Agreement (EULA)

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If the free version of RJL System Cleaner has been useful to you, please consider making a donation or purchasing a license. Your support helps fund continued development and new features.

Support and Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about RJL System Cleaner.

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Need Help?

Found a bug or have a question? We are here to help.

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Uninstall

To uninstall, simply delete the program folder. No registry entries or system files are left behind.

How to Update

Download the latest version and extract over your existing folder, or to a new location. Settings are preserved.

Privacy: This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. No internet connection required.

End-User License Agreement (EULA)