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:
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the ClearKun icon and select Run as administrator to ensure sufficient permissions to scan system temp and locked volumes.
- Close Competing Heavy Disk Processes: Temporarily pause heavy game downloads (Steam/Epic) or antivirus full scans that may saturate disk I/O.
- Restart the Application: Fully exit ClearKun from the system tray and relaunch.
Getting Direct Support
If you encounter an unresolvable issue:
- Check our FAQ for quick answers.
- Contact our engineering team via Contact Support or email
[email protected].
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