Click&Clean add-on for Firefox

Click&Clean is a Firefox extension, which helps you to clear your internet history and protect your privacy in 1-click without any prompts. Advanced security features are also included e.g. the ability to run an external application (for example: CCleaner, WiseDiscCleaner, BleachBit, Computer Janitor, ...) which will perform more deep and secure cleaning.

Using Click&Clean Add-On for Firefox you save your time and enhance your sense of security and privacy.

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  • Version: Click&Clean 3.6.5.0
  • Released: January 25, 2010
  • License: Freeware
  • OS: Windows XP / Vista / Win7, Linux, Mac
  • Browser version: Firefox 3.0 - 3.6.*
  • Localization: English, German, Russian.
  • External application (optional): CCleaner or any other application, shell command.

New Features and Changes in Version 3.6

  • Added a popup menu for easy access to the options
  • Added option "Remove Flash Cookies (LSOs)"
  • Added option "Cache Viewer"
  • Added option "Clear private data when browser closes"
  • Added option "Close all tabs before clearing"
  • Added option "Close all tabs before clearing without last active tab"

Complete version history is here

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Installation

You must be using Firefox to install the Click&Clean add-on.

1. Click the "Add Click&Clean to Firefox" button below. You will be temporarily redirected to addons.mozilla.org website. Click "Download Now" to start downloading and installing.

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2. Restart Firefox to complete installation.

3. Once you have installed the Add-On, you will need to add a Click&Clean button on the toolbar. Go to Firefox menubar, "View" > "Toolbars" > "Customize" > drag and drop Click&Clean icon onto the "Navigation toolbar" (Pic. 1).

This is all you have to do for the actual installation. Next, you are recommended to configure Click&Clean with your specific settings.

Pic. 1 Click&Clean onto Firefox toolbar

Recommendation

If you really want to deep clean your computer you should consider using Click&Clean together with the CCleaner (1-click automatic cleaning supported), so we highly recommend you to install a CCleaner (for Windows users) . CCleaner is a FREE and powerful utility which allows you to delete unused and temporary files from your computer.

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How to configure CCleaner

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Configure Click&Clean

Next you will need to configure Click&Clean. Select "Tools" from the "Firefox" menu. Click "Add-ons" on the top menu. > "Click&Clean" > clicking the "Options" button will open the "Click&Clean Options" window (Pic. 1).

Clear private data

Clicking the "Clear Now" button will open the "Clear Recent History" dialog box. Then select the items that you want to clear when a running Click&Clean or when Firefox closes (Pic. 2).

External application

Using the external apps (require pre-configuring) will give you more options to deep clean your private data. That means, clicking the TP roll icon will clear your browsing history and then automatically runs the external app (like CCleaner, WiseDiscCleaner, Computer Janitor, ...). The most correct would be to use an external application when you close Firefox (option "run external application when browser closes").

CCleaner (Windows)
  1. Command: C:\Program Files\...\ CCleaner.exe
  2. Arguments: /auto
WiseDiskCleaner (Windows)
  1. Command: C:\Program Files\...\ WiseDiskCleaner.exe
  2. Arguments: -a -p
Computer Janitor (Ubuntu Linux)
  1. Command: /usr/bin/gksudo
  2. Arguments: computer-janitor-gtk

Advanced

Next, you can close all tabs (except latest active) and to clear browsing history with a single click, by selecting the additional options "Close all windows/tabs before clearing" and "Do not close the last active tab".

At the completion of configuration, the Click&Clean is ready to run the cleaning process in a single click or when you close Firefox.

Pic. 1 Click&Clean Options

Pic. 2 Firefox 'Clear Private Data' dialog