CleanMyMac X Knowledge Base

CleanMyMac X Overview

What’s New

CleanMyMac X Trial

CleanMyMac X Menu

CleanMyMac X Assistant

Background Processes of CleanMyMac X

Uninstalling CleanMyMac X

Choose your marketplace: App Store, MacPaw Store, or Setapp

Getting Started

Starting Smart Scan

Installing and Activating CleanMyMac X

CleanMyMac X on macOS Catalina

Safety and Protection

Is CleanMyMac X Safe?

Dealing with Malware

Safety Database: No chance of false cleanup

Potentially Unwanted Applications

Real-Time Malware Monitor

Licenses and Subscription

Getting an Activation Number

Managing Subscription

Moving a CleanMyMac X License to Another Mac

Renewing CleanMyMac X Subscription

Resubscribing to CleanMyMac X

Resetting a CleanMyMac License

Using CleanMyMac X on Several Macs

Handling the "License Deactivated" Error

Upgrades and Discounts

Coupon Codes and Discounts

Upgrading to CleanMyMac X

Getting One More CleanMyMac X at a Discount

Cleanup and Optimization

System Junk

Photo Junk

Mail Attachments

iTunes Junk

Trash Bins

Malware Removal

Privacy

Optimization

Maintenance

Uninstaller

Updater

Extensions

Space Lens

Large & Old Files

Shredder