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Junkware Remover for Windows PC — Avast Cleanup

Your PC is likely saddled with pointless apps consuming critical resources, especially if you’ve never removed junkware or other unwanted applications. Avast Cleanup’s junkware removal tool will find and delete useless files, unnecessary apps, and other junk that may be clogging your machine. Get more space, faster speeds, and smoother performance.

Remove junk files easily
Supercharge your device
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30+ years of experience

Clear your Windows PC of junkware

All junkware — often referred to as PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) or PUAs (potentially unwanted applications) — has one major similarity: it’s useless software that takes up disk space. Even worse, it can run in the background without your knowledge, devouring your CPU power and RAM. Avast Cleanup makes PC junk removal a snap.

The benefits of removing junkware from your PC

Free up space

Find and delete junkware and other unneeded files and clear cache from your browser, apps, and Windows.

Reclaim resources

Block PUPs from hogging resources and hibernate resource-intensive apps with Sleep Mode.

Get rid of malicious ads

Remove junkware that may be hiding malware that can infect your device with ads or spy on you.

Speed up your device

Get rid of junk apps and files to help your computer work faster and streamline performance.

Keep apps updated

Update your apps automatically to help patch security vulnerabilities and protect your digital life.

Fix and prevent problems

Automatically update browsers, toolbars, extensions, and apps to fix annoying performance bugs.

How much does Avast Cleanup help? Let’s talk numbers

Avast Cleanup saves you tons of time and space. While our lab tests are indicative only and your results may vary, we found:

71
71 GB

Cleaned up

Removing junkware by clearing out leftover junk data from your disk, browser, and Windows reclaims tons of space.

30%
30%

Faster performance

Removing PUPs, PUAs, and other junk means freeing up valuable resources so your PC can run much faster.

79%
79%

Quicker startup times

A fully optimized machine saves you time. Start working, emailing, or browsing right away with super-fast boot times.

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Tools in one app

Enjoy a suite of powerful, integrated optimization features that work together to help clean up your PC.

Give your machine the ultimate tuneup

Avast Cleanup is more than just a junkware removal tool. Our patented, breakthrough technology will optimize your PC from top to bottom — and keep it in top shape with automatic scheduling.

    How do you use Avast’s junkware removal tool?

    Avast Cleanup software comes with a free junkware removal tool trial. No card details or personal information are required — simply install the software and run a scan to remove junkware and fix other issues right away.

      Clear clutter with our trusted junkware removal tool

      Don’t settle for a mediocre computer experience — raise your performance to new heights with Avast Cleanup. Remove clutter, review and fix problems, and supercharge your machine with our incredibly powerful and easy-to-use automated cleaning suite.

      FAQs

      What is junkware?

      Junkware, also known as “crapware” or “bloatware,” refers to any unnecessary software. It may have been preinstalled on your PC when you bought it, or it may have snuck onto your machine as part of a bundle with other software you downloaded.

      What is junkware used for?

      Junkware is essentially a revenue stream for device manufacturers — app creators use devices as a marketing channel by paying for their apps to come preinstalled on devices. You can clear junkware and free up space by heading to this junk removal tool download page and using Avast Cleanup.

      What makes junkware a problem?

      Junkware clutters your machine, uses valuable space on your hard disk, and burns through your CPU power and RAM. And some junkware is actively malicious, because it can carry malware or act like adware or spyware, compromising your security and putting your personal data at risk. That’s why it’s so important to remove junkware from your computer. A cleaner PC is a safer, faster PC.

      Is our junkware removal tool safe?

      Absolutely! Avast Cleanup is one of the best PC cleaners available because it was developed by optimization and security experts. Our patented technology includes a scanner to root out junkware and other unnecessary files to free up disk space, while making sure not to touch any files and functions you need for optimal PC performance.

      System requirements

      We're not demanding. All you need is Windows 11 except Mixed Reality and IoT Edition; Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Core Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 or higher, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)

       

      Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE2 instructions)

       

      256 MB RAM or above

       

      100 MB free space on the hard disk

       

      Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates

       

      Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 800 x 600 pixels is recommended

      Windows 11 compatible

       

      Check out the requirements for Avast Cleanup for Mac or Avast Cleanup for Android

       

      Windows 10 compatible

      Clear your PC’s junkware with Avast Cleanup

      Don’t let junkware take over your PC. Use Avast Cleanup to remove all the junk that builds up over time, giving you more storage space on your computer and streamlined performance overall. Install Avast Cleanup today and enjoy a faster machine that’s less vulnerable to bugs and other security risks.

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