1-Click Maintenance
Runs the most-used jobs together — junk files, registry problems, privacy traces, shortcuts and startup items — from a single button.
Version 6.50 · Updated November 9, 2026
Glary Utilities is a free all-in-one maintenance suite for Windows from Glarysoft. With more than 20 tools it clears junk files, repairs broken registry entries and shortcuts, manages startup programs, removes leftovers after uninstalling software and erases privacy traces. 1-Click Maintenance runs the most useful jobs together, while the toolbox gives experienced users fine control. It runs on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP, and comes as a standard installer or a portable edition.
Features
Pick a category to see the tools inside. 1-Click Maintenance combines the most common jobs.
Free up space and clear clutter
Runs the most-used jobs together — junk files, registry problems, privacy traces, shortcuts and startup items — from a single button.
Finds temporary files, old installer leftovers, log files, error reports and browser caches so you can delete them safely.
Compares files by name, size and content to find copies that waste space, then lets you choose which ones to remove.
Locates folders left empty by old programs and removes them in one pass.
Repair common Windows problems
Scans for invalid references left by uninstalled software and backs up anything it changes, so a fix can be undone.
Finds broken shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu whose target program has moved or been removed.
Removes programs and then scans for leftover files and registry entries the normal uninstaller missed.
Checks installed programs for newer versions so you can patch bugs and security holes sooner.
Boot faster and stay responsive
Shows every program, service and scheduled task that starts with Windows, with options to disable or delay them.
Monitors RAM use and frees memory held by idle processes when you need more headroom.
Defragments and optimizes hard disk drives; solid-state drives should be left to Windows’ own optimizer.
A detailed task manager that shows what each running process is and how much it uses.
Erase traces and protect files
Clears browsing history, cookies, recent-document lists and other usage traces from Windows and popular apps.
Overwrites files before deleting them so they can’t be recovered with undelete tools.
Overwrites the empty space on a drive so files you deleted earlier can’t be brought back.
Protects sensitive files with a password so only you can open them.
See where your space went
Shows which folders and file types use the most space, so you know where to clean first.
Attempts to recover files deleted by mistake, as long as the space hasn’t been overwritten.
Splits large files into smaller parts for transfer and joins them back together.
Tidies the right-click menu by disabling entries added by programs you rarely use.
Download
Both packages download directly from Glarysoft’s official server. The file starts on this page — no new tab, no redirect.
gusetup.exe · about 27 MB
guportable.zip · about 32 MB
Released November 9, 2026. Glarysoft ships a new build most months, usually with focused improvements rather than big redesigns.
How to download
What happens when you click: your browser fetches the file from Glarysoft and saves it — this page stays open.
Glary Utilities runs on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP, in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. You need an administrator account to install it.
Pick the Installer for everyday use, or the Portable ZIP if you want to run it from a USB drive without installing.
The button links straight to Glarysoft’s official file server (download.glarysoft.com). The file starts downloading right away and you stay on this page — no redirects, no new tabs.
Your browser saves gusetup.exe or guportable.zip to the Downloads folder. Press Ctrl+J to open the download list.
When you run the installer, Windows shows the verified publisher as Glarysoft Ltd. If it shows anything else, delete the file and download again.
What it does
Windows collects clutter over time: temporary files, caches, leftovers from uninstalled programs, broken shortcuts and a growing list of apps that launch at startup. Glary Utilities brings the tools to deal with all of that into one window, so you don’t have to hunt through Windows settings or install a separate tool for each job.
It suits home users who want a quick tidy-up, families looking after several PCs and technicians who carry the portable edition on a USB drive. Learn how we research and test on our About page.
Disk Analyzer shows what is filling the drive; Disk Cleaner and Duplicate Files Finder reclaim the space.
Startup Manager reveals everything that launches with Windows, so you can disable or delay what you don’t need.
Tracks Eraser, File Shredder and Wipe Free Space remove personal traces before the computer changes hands.
Installation & first use
Installing takes about a minute; the first scan a few more. Windows needs administrator permission to install it.
Double-click gusetup.exe and approve the Windows User Account Control prompt.
Read each screen. Untick any optional offers or extra software you don’t want, and choose the install folder.
Open it from the desktop shortcut or Start menu. The Overview tab shows the main tools.
Before the first big clean, use Windows System Restore (or the built-in backup in Registry Repair) so you can roll back.
Tick the items you want, press Scan for Issues, review the results, then press Repair Problems.
In Settings, decide whether Glary Utilities starts with Windows and how often it checks for updates.
Using the portable edition? Extract guportable.zip to a folder or USB drive and run the program inside it. Nothing is installed, and you can remove it by deleting the folder.
Compatibility
Windows support as listed by Glarysoft for version 6.50. Browser support for this website is a different thing.
| Configuration | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 (64-bit) | Supported | Fully supported; recent builds improved Windows 11 compatibility. |
| Windows 10 (32/64-bit) | Supported | Fully supported, including Home and Pro editions. |
| Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 | Supported | Listed by Glarysoft; consider upgrading Windows for security updates. |
| Windows Vista / XP | Listed | Still listed by Glarysoft; these Windows versions no longer get Microsoft updates. |
| Windows on ARM | Unconfirmed | Not listed separately by Glarysoft. |
| macOS / Linux | Not available | Glary Utilities is Windows-only. |
| Android / iOS | Not available | No official mobile edition of Glary Utilities. |
Glarysoft doesn’t publish strict hardware minimums; any PC that runs a supported Windows version comfortably will run Glary Utilities. Allow around 100 MB of free disk space for the program and its backups.
Comparison
The same criteria for each tool. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn’t verify it on November 10, 2026.
| Criteria | Glary Utilities | CCleaner | BleachBit | Wise Care 365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Glarysoft | Gen Digital (Piriform) | Open-source community | WiseCleaner |
| Free edition | Yes | Yes | Yes (fully free) | Yes |
| Paid edition | Pro (yearly) | Pro / Professional Plus | None | Pro |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Registry repair | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Startup manager | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Uninstall leftovers scan | Yes | Unconfirmed | No | Unconfirmed |
| Portable edition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unconfirmed |
| Open source | No | No | Yes (GPL) | No |
For a deeper look, read our Glary Utilities alternatives guide.
Troubleshooting
Some browsers warn about any .exe file. Open the browser’s download list, choose Keep, and confirm the file name is gusetup.exe from download.glarysoft.com. Never turn off your antivirus to install software.
Open Registry Repair’s Restore option (or Windows System Restore) and roll back the last change, then exclude that item next time.
Glary Utilities can add its own startup tasks. In Startup Manager, delay or disable non-essential items, including optional Glary helpers.
Solid-state drives don’t need defragmenting. Leave SSDs to Windows’ built-in Optimize Drives tool.
Tracks Eraser can clear browser cookies, which logs you out of websites. Untick Cookies for browsers where you want to stay signed in.
Extract the whole ZIP first (right-click > Extract All). Running it from inside the ZIP viewer doesn’t work.
Editorial perspectives
Editorial use cases based on our research — not user reviews, ratings or testimonials.
1-Click Maintenance gives a quick monthly tidy-up without learning a dozen separate tools.
The portable edition on a USB stick covers clean-ups, uninstall leftovers and startup checks on customer PCs.
A modern PC with an SSD gains little from registry cleaning; Windows’ own tools may be enough.
FAQ
Yes. The standard edition of Glary Utilities is free for personal use and includes 1-Click Maintenance and the main toolbox. Glary Utilities Pro is a paid upgrade (list price $39.95 per year for up to 3 PCs) that adds automatic, scheduled maintenance and other extras.
Nowhere — the file downloads directly from Glarysoft’s official server, download.glarysoft.com, and you stay on this page. The installer is gusetup.exe (about 27 MB); the portable edition is guportable.zip (about 32 MB).
Version 6.50.0.54, released on November 9, 2026. You can read Glarysoft’s official release notes for the details of each build.
Yes. Glarysoft lists support for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP, including 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
No. Glary Utilities is a Windows program. Apps on other platforms using the Glary name are not this software — read our guide on Glary Utilities for Android.
Choose the installer for your own PC: it adds shortcuts, updates and optional startup integration. Choose the portable ZIP for USB drives, repair kits or computers where you don’t want to install anything.
The installer is digitally signed by Glarysoft Ltd, which has made the software since 2003. As with any cleaner, review what it plans to remove, keep the registry backups it creates and avoid deleting items you don’t recognise.
Usually not for speed. Microsoft doesn’t support registry cleaners, and cleaning the registry rarely makes a modern PC faster. Glary’s Registry Repair is most useful for removing leftovers after uninstalling software — and it backs up changes first.
Pro adds automatic and scheduled maintenance, deeper cleaning options, automatic update checks and free technical support from Glarysoft. A 30-day free trial is available from Glarysoft.
Glary Utilities can start with Windows to run background checks. If you prefer, turn off automatic startup in its settings and run it manually once a week or month.
Glary Utilities 6 replaced version 5. Install the current 6.x release to get the latest fixes and Windows 11 improvements.
Open Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Glary Utilities and choose Uninstall. The portable edition is removed simply by deleting its folder.
Glary Utilities 6.50 · free for Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 · direct download from Glarysoft’s official server.