Each guide below solves one specific problem, in the order most people run into them. Start at the top if BleachBit is new to you.
Getting started
- BleachBit for Windows: the complete guide — installation, the interface, and a sensible default selection.
- How to use BleachBit on Windows 11 — the first-run routine, click by click.
- Privacy cleanup with BleachBit — what actually removes traces, and what only looks like it does.
Reclaiming space
- How to clean temporary files on Windows
- How to free up disk space on Windows 11
- Windows junk files: what you can safely remove
- The best ways to clean up a Windows PC
Browsers and privacy
Choosing a tool
Quick answers to one-line questions live on the FAQ page. If you have not installed anything yet, start with the download notes.