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                              General Information
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Type.................: Freeware Application
Platform.............: Windows 10/11
Publisher............: Alfred Wallace
Operating System.....: Windows
Compatibility........: Windows 10 or later
Version..............: 2026 v1.00
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                              Description
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GuardSweep is a safe file cleaning utility designed to scan and move temporary,
cache, log, and leftover files from your system without permanently deleting them.

The application focuses on safety by moving selected elements into a structured
backup folder instead of removing them. This ensures that no data is lost and
allows recovery if needed.

GuardSweep scans predefined safe locations such as temporary folders, browser
caches, application caches, Visual Studio caches, crash dumps, and the recycle
bin. Only files matching selected filters are included in the results.

Before moving any file, the application checks if it is accessible and not locked.
Files that are currently in use or restricted are automatically skipped.

The original folder structure is preserved inside the backup session folder,
making it easy to locate and restore files if necessary.

GuardSweep is lightweight, requires no installation, and runs as a standalone
executable without relying on external services or network connections.

The interface is designed to be clear and efficient, allowing users to scan,
review, and clean files with full control over what is moved.


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                              Usage
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To use the application, simply launch GuardSweep.exe.

- Start Scan: Scans selected locations for removable files.
- Cancel Scan: Stops the current scan operation.
- Select files: Choose which elements should be moved.
- Clean Selected Elements: Moves selected files into a backup session folder.
- Open backup: Opens the folder containing previous cleaning sessions.

Users can customize scan locations and file filters before starting a scan.

All moved elements are stored in a timestamped folder using UTC format,
preserving the original directory structure.

If some files cannot be moved, they will be skipped and reported in the results.

Running the application as administrator may allow additional system files
to be processed.