How do I transfer CCleaner to a new computer?

Famous for removing invalid registry entries, cleaning junk, getting rid of unnecessary redundancies, and deleting duplicate files, it has become one of the leading utilities on personal and professional computers over the years.

An earlier version of CCleaner ran on Windows Vista.

The issue arises when users try to move CCleaner to another computer. Since it's a program that allows for deep customization, people wish to transfer CCleaner to a new PC without losing their custom settings. So, let's see how that can be done.

CCleaner is a computer utility developed by Piriform. Initially designed to clean unnecessary files from computers, mainly browsing history and junk files, it has evolved over time into a comprehensive PC wellness tool that allows you to:

1. Cleaning system files, such as memory dumps and checking for disk fragmentation. 2. Clearing browser history, including for IE, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and others. 3. Removing Windows Explorer files, like recent documents, run history, and thumbnail cache. 4. Optimizing PC performance by updating drivers. 5. Registry cleanup to ensure fast startup times. 6. Other utilities, such as software updater, uninstaller, duplicate file finder, disk analyzer, and so on.

These factors make it a complete solution for computer control and PC health-related matters, so you'll want your licenses and configurations to migrate with you when you move to a new PC.

This is one of the main reasons some people might want to transfer CCleaner to a new computer. So, if you're wondering how to transfer my CCleaner license to another computer, this article will show you how to do it in two different ways.

Transferring CCleaner to a New Computer via Software

If you want to move CCleaner, as is, to a new computer, you can use a specialized tool to do that. One of the tools you can use is Todo PCTrans Pro, which might be the best software for transferring programs from one PC to another.

This fantastic tool allows you to port your programs, apps, and other items without modifying them in any way. So, why use it to help you move CCleaner to another computer?

• Lowers risks with no data loss.
• User-friendly.
• Migrates everything, including settings, configurations, and license info.
• Supports Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
• Helps salvage data from failed or damaged devices.

This way, you don't have to worry about losing your CCleaner keys or registration information. But how do you use it to transfer data? Here's how:

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on Both Computers

Download Todo PCTrans, and you'll see the PC-to-PC interface.

Step 2: Choose the transfer direction - from the old computer or to the new one

"This is a new computer" - transfer all data from the old one remotely to this new one.

"This is an old computer" - Transfer all data from the current old device to the new one.

Select transfer direction

Step 3: Connect the two computers

1. Select the target PC to connect to, by its IP address or device name, then click "Connect."

2. Type the target computer's login password, then click OK to confirm.

If you cannot see the computer to control, you can click Add Computer to enter the IP address or device name to connect manually.

Step 4: Select apps, programs, and software to transfer to the destination computer

1. You can choose and import the content you need from your current computer to the target PC.

2. After selecting the apps and data you want to transfer, click on “Transfer” to start the process.

2. Transfer my CCleaner license to another computer

Transferring a CCleaner license to another computer manually can be a complicated task, since you cannot simply move the program from one PC to another without the right tools. You will have to reinstall CCleaner on your computer instead. Here's how:

Step 1: Go to the CCleaner website.

Step 2: Download the build according to your license.

Step 3: Open the downloaded EXE file and complete the installation.

After you update the license, refresh it by following these steps:

Step 1: Start CCleaner.

Step 2: Browse the sidebar and find Options.

Step 3: Scroll down through the newly expanded area to find the License Key section at the bottom.

Step 4. Enter your license key.

Step 5: Finished.

If that's a bit complicated, there's an easier way to sign up for CCleaner using the My Account option. Here's how:

1. Open CCleaner.

Step 2. Navigate to the top menu bar and click on My Account.

Step 3: Click on it, and then click Enable Permissions.

Step 4. Enter your License Key and activate your CCleaner.

Step 5: Completion

Please note that both of these methods of activating CCleaner on a new computer require that you have your license key. If you can't find it, you can always retrieve it through Piriform's Support page. Once you have your key, you can activate CCleaner using one of these two processes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This process should raise some questions. Here are two of the most common, to which I offer answers.

1. Can I use CCleaner on multiple computers?

If you have CCleaner Professional Plus, it can be used on up to three computers. However, the non-Plus version of CCleaner Professional is licensed for only one computer. The price difference isn't huge, though, as the non-Plus version is around $25 and the Plus version is about $40.

Therefore, if you want to use it on more than one computer, you'll have to upgrade from Professional to Professional Plus.

2. How do I find my CCleaner product key?

Locating the CCleaner product key manually can be quite troublesome. This is why we recommend using a dedicated utility, such as a Key Finder tool. Such a tool will allow you to:

• Recover Windows key and license settings.
• Find product information for over 10,000+ programs available.

Thus, this tool can help you easily find your product key. Here's how:

Step 1: Click on the "Applications" tab under "Registry Items."

On the right panel, you will see the application's Registry Key. KeyFinder will display the keys of all installed software. Copy the serial number you need. You can also click on “Print” or “Save.”

Conclusions

This process will help you ensure that CCleaner is migrated to your new computer correctly. As you can see, there's no alternative way to transfer all configurations and settings to a new computer.

That's why we recommend using the Todo PCTrans tool to avoid the hassle of reactivating CCleaner and make sure all your settings and licenses come with you to the new computer.