Too many cookies in real life can be sweet treats. But not so in computers.
Cookies are small files that websites use to track your activities. They help websites keep you logged-in and manage your browsing sessions. They help websites remember your shopping cart items. The Internet would not be what it is today had it not been cookies that provide us a personalized experience. Cookies are also increasingly used for advertising and promotional purposes.
Common Problems Associated With Cookies
Cookies themselves are not a problem. They are an integral part of the Internet as it is today. However, if you don’t clean your cookies for a long time, you risk corrupting your cookies and exposing your system to numerous problems.
Here are some of the common ones:
- Your websites may not load completely. Some of the website components may fail to load correctly.
- Your websites may load slower.
- Your websites may behave unexpectedly. For example: Some items in the Cart may go missing. Or you may end up getting logged out too frequently.
- Your browser may run slower and sluggish. It may also become unresponsive.
- Cookies are unlikely to take a significant part of your storage drive, but what if you’re already running out of storage?
- Although cookies are unlikely to take up a significant part of your storage, they can still waste some space for apparently no good reason. If you are already running out of storage, you might want to reclaim it.
Cookies Cleaner Windows 11
- CleanMyPC (Paid)
CleanMyPC is from the same company that created the popular Mac utility, MacPaw. CleanMyPC has a simple and easy to navigate interface. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for system management and optimization.
- Clean Browser Cookies, Cache & Temporary Files: The primary function of CleanMyPC is to eliminate junk. With One-Click, you can delete browser junk and other temporary files on your computer.
- File Shredder: It also includes a file shredder to permanently delete your sensitive data so that no one else can restore it. It is never a good idea to sell your PC to someone without wiping out your personal information.
- Manage Browser Extensions: If you’re fond of using multiple browsers and numerous browser extensions, you can manage them through a single application.
- Uninstaller: The Uninstaller can be particularly helpful if any applications don’t uninstall, or cause errors during the process. Uninstaller can securely remove traces of those applications.
- Registry Cleaner: CleanMyPC also includes an in-house registry cleaner that identifies problems with your computer’s Registry, and fixes them on its own.
How to Clean Cookies with CleanMyPC?
- Download, install and run CleanMyPC.
- Click on the Privacy tab.
- Check the Cookies option.
- Check the browsers for which you want to clean your cookies. For example: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
- Click on the Clean button.
- CCleaner (Free)
CCleaner needs no introduction. It has been around since 2004 as a free software.
- Disk Analyzer: CCleaner gives a detailed report about the nature of files stored on your hard disk, and which files are consuming higher storage.
- Duplicate Finder: CCleaner comes with a powerful duplicate finder that helps you find duplicate versions of your documents, music, images, and remove them automatically. You can also ignore some files using the in-house file filters available.
- Large Files Finder: Are you running short of storage? Finding the large files will help you free-up storage instantly.
- Drive Wiper: If you’re planning to sell your computer to someone else, you might want to overwrite your personal data with zeros.
- Uninstaller: You can use the uninstaller to safely remove unwanted programs from your computer.
How to Clean Cookies with CCleaner?
- Download, install and run CCleaner.
- Click on the Cleaner tab on the left.
- Check the Cookies option in all browsers for which you want to clean cookies.
- Click on Run Cleaner.
- iObit Advanced System Cleaner (Freemium)
The free version of iObit Advanced System Cleaner helps you fight with privacy-leaking browser cookies, history, temporary files, and obsolete & junk Registry entries.
Other features include:
- Drive Defragmenter: Fix fragmented portions of your hard disk to increase file read/ write performance.
- Malware Removal: Protect your computer from malware, various system threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Internet Booster: If your Internet is slower, there’s a way to increase the website loading and download/ upload speed. iObit sets the best system configurations to boost your Internet speed without upgrading your current plan.
How to Clean Cookies with iObit Advanced System Cleaner?
- Download, install and run iObit Advanced System Cleaner.
- Click on the Privacy tab.
- Click on Clean & Optimize under the Privacy Sweep category.
- Check the Cookies box.
- Click on the Clean button.