If they’re temporary, cache, or data files, you can probably just delete them. If the files in question are part of a program, you should uninstall the program from your computer to remove them. It’s safe to delete duplicate files in CCleaner. It becomes harmful due to the malware that is hidden by hackers.Īlthough CCleaner is not designed to be a professional duplicate file finder, its duplicate removal function is reliable. CCleaner is a Windows application, which is useful for system optimization and maintenance and unused/temporary files removal.