4dots Empty Folder Cleaner 3.3

4dots Empty Folder Cleaner 3.3

4dots Software – 19.1MB – Freeware – Windows
Latest Version
3.3
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Empty Folder Cleaner is a free advanced utility to delete empty folders from your computer and remove the clutter in order to increase performance.

Removing empty folders that are empty, or do contain only empty subfolders, or junk files , will increase the speed of file searches and the overall performance of your computer.

The folders to be scanned can be specified and the empty folders that are found are displayed in a tree and a list structure.

Only selected empty folders of the empty folder scan result are deleted.

Backup files of the folders that are deleted can be kept and each deletion can be undone.

The user can specify filenames that will be considered as junk files using wildcards and regular expressions.

Also, it is possible to specify protected folders, protected files and folders to ignore using wildcards and regular expressions.

Folders that are empty and have empty subfolders are considered as empty. Also, folders that have files of zero file size or include only files that were specified junk files (e.g. thumbs.db, desktop.ini) are considered as empty.

The empty folders that are being deleted, can be deleted permanently, deleted to the recycle bin or can be stored as a backup compressed in a zip file.

Also, the application unlocks folders and files that are currently in use before attempting to delete them using the Free File Unlocker engine. Therefore it is not necessary to use another application in order to delete folders with files that are in use and locked.

The maximum folder scan depth can also be set and the option to always delete the files using administrator priviledges.

Empty Folder Cleaner is translated into 38 different major languages.

The application is fully integrated into the Windows shell and folders can be selected and scanned using a right mouse click in Windows Explorer.

A portable version is also available.

Overview

4dots Empty Folder Cleaner is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by 4dots Software.

The latest version of 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner is 3.3, released on 02/04/2024. It was initially added to our database on 11/13/2014.

4dots Empty Folder Cleaner runs on the following operating systems: Windows. The download file has a size of 19.1MB.

4dots Empty Folder Cleaner has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

  • Simple and user-friendly interface makes it easy for beginners to navigate
  • Faster scanning and cleaning of empty folders compared to manual deletion
  • Option to exclude certain folders from being scanned and cleaned
  • Ability to create a backup of deleted folders for safekeeping

Cons

  • Limited functionality as it only focuses on cleaning empty folders
  • May not be suitable for users looking for more advanced features and customization options
  • Some users may find the pricing slightly high compared to similar tools available

FAQ

What is 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner?

4dots Empty Folder Cleaner is a software developed by 4dots Software that helps users easily find and remove empty folders on their computer.

How does 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner work?

The software scans the selected directory and its subdirectories to identify and list empty folders. Users can then choose to delete the empty folders from the list.

Is 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner safe to use?

Yes, 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner is safe to use. It does not delete any non-empty folders or files, and users have the option to review and select which empty folders to delete.

Can users undo the deletion of empty folders?

Yes, the software provides an option to move deleted empty folders to the Recycle Bin, allowing users to easily restore them if needed.

Is 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner compatible with all Windows versions?

Yes, 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Does 4dots Empty Folder Cleaner have any customization options?

Yes, users can customize the scan settings to exclude certain folders or file types from the scan results.

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