Device Cleanup Tool for PC

Device Cleanup Tool for Windows

v 1.1.1|Uwe-sieber

Technical Details

Category
System Tuning & Utilities
Sub Category
File managers
License
Free
Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 8
Language
English
Author
Uwe-sieber
Version
1.1.1
Size
57.8 KB

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Free device manager for PC

Uwe-sieber is responsible for the free Device Cleanup Tool on Windows PCs. It is compatible with Windows 8 as well as Windows 10. It's compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 10.

Each piece of hardware attached to your computer leaves an entry under 'Device Management. Windows allows you to remove them one at a while, but Device Cleanup Tool allows you to delete entries or devices that are no longer attached to your computer. Eusing Cleaner, Optimizer, and other cleaning tools are also available.

Why use Device Cleanup Tool

Each USB device that you connect to your Windows PC creates registry entry in your 'Device Manager. Hackers could use these registry entries to gather information about any hardware connected to your computer. This tool, unlike Windows Device Manager allows you to delete multiple entries at once.

Download and install

You can download the ZIP file to keep the utility handy on a flash drive. After extracting and running the file, you will see a simple user interface with three options: File (Devices), Options, Options, and Help.

How to use

There are a few options available under the "File" tab.

    RefreshRestart as administratorCreate System Restore PointShow Windows Device Manager, or 'Exit.

You can select all or remove any selections from the 'Devices tab.

You can choose to keep Windows software on top or disable it using Options. You can also choose the columns to display and, under 'Devices, you can select how you want entries to appear. The Help tab displays the 'About’ information.

It displays a list non-present items under the toolbar. Details such as item name and class, as well as when it was last used, It will display at the bottom how much non-present hardware is available, and how many you have selected.

You can also view the item's properties from the right-click menu. Click on the CTRL key to select entries. Next, right-click and choose "Remove Device". You must run the software as an administrator to remove entries in restricted mode.

Security improvements

The free Device Cleanup tool will increase your PC's security by removing entries from the Device Management. This protects sensitive information and prevents hackers from accessing it. It is simple and easy to use, making it an ideal choice for novice PC users who want their PCs to be clean.