PC cleanup and optimization information • Updated August 8, 2026
Feature directory

Total Cleaner features, organized by the job they do.

Instead of treating every feature as a promise of speed, this page explains the task, practical benefit, example use case, and limitation attached to each tool.

Quick Answer

Total Cleaner combines file cleanup, automated maintenance, performance optimization and file-management tools. Official product information lists DeepClean, ActiveCare, LiveBoost, DriveScrubber, startup and memory tools, registry cleanup, file recovery and mobile cleanup. Some tools— including DeepClean, LiveBoost, Incinerator and Registry Repair—are Windows desktop only.

01

DeepClean

Scans for categories of system clutter such as junk files, broken shortcuts and hidden cache.

Practical use: Useful when free storage is becoming limited or temporary data has accumulated.

Key benefit

Can make it easier to identify cleanup candidates from one interface.

Consideration: Windows desktop feature availability should be confirmed for the current version.

02

ActiveCare

Automated maintenance designed to scan and address selected issues in the background.

Practical use: Useful for people who prefer periodic maintenance rather than occasional large cleanups.

Key benefit

Reduces the need to remember every routine cleanup task manually.

Consideration: Automation should still be configured with awareness of what the software is allowed to change.

03

LiveBoost

A Windows desktop performance feature focused on CPU and RAM responsiveness.

Practical use: Useful when users want a centralized optimization interface.

Key benefit

Provides a guided way to manage selected performance-related behavior.

Consideration: Performance gains depend on the device, workload and underlying cause of slowness.

04

Startup Optimiser & Memory Mechanic

Tools intended to improve startup behavior and manage memory-related responsiveness.

Practical use: Useful when many applications launch automatically or background load is high.

Key benefit

Helps organize common optimization tasks that are otherwise handled in separate settings.

Consideration: Disabling startup items should be done carefully so required software still launches.

05

DriveScrubber

A secure-deletion tool for permanently erasing sensitive files.

Practical use: Consider it before disposing of a drive or deliberately removing sensitive files.

Key benefit

Useful when normal deletion is not appropriate for sensitive data.

Consideration: Permanent deletion is irreversible; confirm the selected data before proceeding.

06

File Recovery & Incinerator

Tools for recovery and permanent destruction use cases on supported Windows systems.

Practical use: Useful after accidental deletion or when a file needs deliberate destruction.

Key benefit

Adds deliberate file-management options beyond ordinary recycle-bin behavior.

Consideration: Recovery success is never guaranteed, especially if data has been overwritten.

07

Registry & Internet File Cleanup

Tools for reviewing registry-related issues and temporary internet files.

Practical use: Useful for users who prefer a single maintenance dashboard.

Key benefit

Brings additional maintenance categories into the same product.

Consideration: Registry changes can affect applications or Windows behavior; review carefully.

08

Mobile cleanup

Cleanup functions for supported iOS and Android devices, including storage and photo-management use cases.

Practical use: Useful for users who accumulate duplicate media or low-value files on phones.

Key benefit

Extends housekeeping beyond the desktop.

Consideration: Do not assume Windows-only optimization features are present on mobile.

Feature availability

Platform matters.

A feature list should not be read as “everything works everywhere.” Windows, macOS, iOS and Android can expose different capabilities, and plan level can matter too.

Before you install

  • Confirm your operating-system version
  • Check which features are included in the current plan
  • Review what a scan proposes before removing files
  • Back up important data before major cleanup
  • Use secure deletion only when you intend permanent removal