CleanMyMac X for PC and Mac

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• By FonzyOrtiz

  5

  Easy to use for a new Windows user

  I have always heard that Microsoft puts emphasis on safety when using their products which is why I have used iPhones for years. This Windows mini is my first venture into owning a computer since it's the first time I have the money to buy an actual computer, even if it is 2020 and the mini is the 2012 model. After lots of research and installing a hybrid drive, now I think im cool LOL, I wanted to make sure I was staying on top of keeping the storage and everything running as smoothly as possible. Not knowing how to uninstall and remove extra downloads of the same program since I didn't know it was downloaded already, I heard about CleanMyMac and found it very useful. I could have probably stayed with the free verision but with how easy it made it for me to scan my computer and emails and check for old files and malware, another topic I am learning about that scares me LOL, I wanted to show support. Keep up the great job.

  
  
• By jkev57

  5

  Great App That Doesn't Cause Problems

  I have used other apps that promise to clean your computer of junk and save gigabits of storage. Unfortunately, those self-same apps have sometimes removed stuff that is needed to allow certain apps to do their job. I had one app that totally screwed up my Photos database and left me with tons of duplicate photographs. ANYWAY, CleanMyMac X does a fast and efficient job of cleaning my computer and not leaving a mess for me to clean up after when it's done. It takes no more than the push of a button to perform a scan of your computer. Once it's finished, CleanMyMac X presents a report and gives the user 100% control over what is to be removed and what should stay the same. I've been using this for a week now and haven't had any problems. Very unintrusive until needed. I like it!

  
  
• By JeaniseB

  4

  Useful Program -- IF you know what your doing.

  I like this software very much. This is a VERY userful tool IF you know how to use it. The old adage here applies -- Garbage in Garbage out. The program does what you TELL it to do -- not what you WANT it to do. If you dont know what a settting does dont touch it. Some people old school Technicians concider this program (& everything like it) Malware. Its eaiser to assume that this is your issue rather than doing your research, because lets face it -- most of them are Malware. This one is NOT. It is however a root level program & Root level programs CAN cause you a problem. Those problems are almost always self-infliected. I run Parellels so as a result I get crud and other things that build up in my system. I use this program to clean the junk left behind, to clean up reminates of programs I've uninstalled, clean up startup items i don't want and generally keep my Windows in good working order because i have several Virtual machines.

  
  
• By CygnusXwon

  4

  There are two versions of this application

  Please be aware, there are two versions of this application. I downloaded CleanMyMac X (CMMX) from the Microsoft App Store (AAS) and unlocked all the tools for a one time price. After one year of use CMMX found malware on my PC, called AdLoad. When I tried to use the malware removal tool in CMMX, it didn't work. The developer, MacPaw, said that some malware cannot be removed using the AAS version. Microsoft has restrictions that preclude MacPaw from offering the full version of their malware removal tool. Inorder to acquire a full working version of the malware tool, one needs to use the version of CMMX purchased from MacPaw directly from their website. MacPaw worked with me to transfer over to the "direct from MacPaw" version and mirror my license so I didn't lose the money I had already invested unlocking the full version the AAS CCMX app. They were very helpful. The "direct" version removed the malware with no issues. I brought it to their attention that customers on the AAS need to be made aware of this difference because omission of the discrepency creates the potential for bad customer relations and they thanked me for the input. I hope they update the description of their app in the AAS so customers can make an informed purchase. Their software does work well. One just needs to use the fully functional version of CCMX. That version is purchased directly from MacPaw on their website.

  
  
• By pacificmm

  1

  Had to Clean This App Off of My Windows

  I just purchased a new Windows and wanted to clean out my old Windows before doing a transfer from the old to the new. Since it was located on the App Store I thought I could trust CleanMyMac X. So, I downloaded the free version of the app and initiated the Scan process. Initially the app displayed a large number of files it recommended cleaning out which I was eager to review. But then, before it completed the Scan a window popped up saying I needed to subscribe to the pay version. It would not complete the Scan until I completed payment. I completed payment. But then when it returned to the Scan window all of the files which it had found in the Scan were not available for review. When I attempted another Scan it acted as if all those files had been removed without my approval. Then when I opened a major piece of software on the PC that I have used for years with no problem it acted strangely. So, I contacted Microsoft and asked for a refund. This experience made me lose any confidence in CleanMyMac X. I had to clean it off of my Windows.