Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Overview

1 min read•Verified for Windows 10 & 11

Diagnostics, solutions, and answers for common issues when running ClearKun on Windows.


Quick Diagnostic Index

Choose the category that matches your issue:

  • ClearKun Not Starting: Startup crashes, SmartScreen alerts, or missing Visual C++ dependencies.
  • Scan Problems: Drive scanning freezes, access denied on locked volumes, or slow HDD indexing.
  • Cleaning Problems: File-in-use errors, antivirus blocks, or space not immediately reflecting in Windows Explorer.
  • Common Issues: License activation errors, long file path limits, and multi-monitor scaling.

General Troubleshooting Checklist

Before opening a support ticket, try these 3 quick fixes:

  1. Run as Administrator: Right-click the ClearKun icon and select Run as administrator to ensure sufficient permissions to scan system temp and locked volumes.
  2. Close Competing Heavy Disk Processes: Temporarily pause heavy game downloads (Steam/Epic) or antivirus full scans that may saturate disk I/O.
  3. Restart the Application: Fully exit ClearKun from the system tray and relaunch.

Getting Direct Support

If you encounter an unresolvable issue:

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