Compatibility
Glarysoft lists Glary Utilities 6.50 for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP, in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. Recent builds have specifically improved Windows 11 compatibility, for example in Process Manager.
| Windows version | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Windows 10 (32/64-bit) | Supported |
| Windows 8.1 / 8 | Supported |
| Windows 7 | Supported |
| Vista / XP | Listed by Glarysoft |
Install on Windows 11 or 10
- Download
gusetup.exefrom the official server (button below). - If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen appears, click More info and check the publisher is Glarysoft Ltd before choosing Run anyway.
- Approve the User Account Control prompt.
- Read each setup screen and untick optional offers.
- Launch Glary Utilities and run 1-Click Maintenance.
Download Glary Utilities
Free for Windows 11 and Windows 10 — download starts on this page.
Settings for modern PCs
- SSDs: skip Disk Defrag; Windows’ Optimize Drives handles SSD maintenance.
- Startup: decide whether Glary Utilities itself should start with Windows.
- Windows Update: keep it on — Glary’s Software Update checks third-party apps, not Windows itself.
- Storage Sense: Windows’ built-in cleaner works alongside Glary; you don’t need to disable either.
Glary Utilities 5 vs 6
Glary Utilities 6 is the current generation and replaced version 5. Version 6 continues to receive monthly-style updates, while old 5.x installers are no longer current. If you still have Glary Utilities 5, install the latest 6.x release to get current fixes and Windows 11 improvements.
The official installer always delivers the latest Glary Utilities 6 release. Old version-5 installers from third-party archives are out of date.
After installing
Run a first scan, review the results carefully and create a restore point before large registry repairs. Then check Startup Manager — it’s often the quickest way to make Windows 10 or 11 boot faster.
Quick answers
Is Glary Utilities free for Windows 10?
Yes. The same free edition works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Does it work on Windows 11 ARM laptops?
Glarysoft doesn’t list ARM separately, so treat it as unconfirmed and test carefully before relying on it.
Should I run it every day?
No. Once a month is plenty for most Windows 10 and 11 PCs.
Best tools for Windows 11 and 10
- Startup Manager — often the biggest real-world improvement in boot time.
- Uninstall Manager — removes the leftovers that Windows’ own uninstaller misses.
- Disk Analyzer — finds space hogs on small laptop SSDs.
- Tracks Eraser — clears browser data from Edge, Chrome and Firefox in one go.