14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft seems to be working on a new system optimization solution that would more or less look like CCleaner, the famous app that’s already available on Windows.
Called PC Manager, Microsoft’s new tool is expected to come with features that clearly remind of CCleaner, including managing the storage, checking out the running processes, and managing the applications supposed to run at boot.
As noted by The Verge, some of these features are already part of the default Windows experience, but Microsoft is now building a dedicated app that brings everything under one roof.
At this point, the app is available via a Chinese Microsoft site, so it’s not entirely clear what the company’s plans for PC Manager currently are and when we can expect the app to go live for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.
Here is the feature lineup of CCleaner to fully understand what a system optimization solution is supposed to do:
- Standard privacy protection
- Standard cleaning
- Performance Optimizer
- Driver Updater
- Complete PC Health Check
- Updates apps to reduce security risks
- Complete cleaning
- Keeps your browsing history private
- Detects and removes internet trackers
- Keeps you from running out of space
- Priority customer support
“Inject instant speed into your machine by freezing resource-hogging apps and programs and by removing the unnecessary files taking up room on your hard drive. Clear out errors, broken settings, and update drivers to improve stability. Protect your privacy by securely erasing tracking cookies and history,” the parent company says.
Of course, it’ll be interesting to see if Microsoft is indeed trying to build a fully featured alternative to CCleaner or the company just wants to move some system features out of the Settings app, but for now, it has remained completely tightlipped on this mysterious piece of software.