Empty Folder Cleaner is a free software that cleans computer clutter by removing empty folders and restoring performance. It also allows the user to keep backup files and undo deletions.

This program is useful since deleting empty folders that contain only empty subfolders or junk files will speed up file searches and boost overall performance. You can specify which folders you would like to scan for empty folders and sort the empty folders that are found in a tree or a list structure. The selection of empty folders that will be deleted is easily made through the scan result.
Backups of the folders that are deleted can be kept and each deletion can be undone if necessary. The user is also given the freedom to specify ‘junk files’ that should be considered when scanning for empty folders using wildcards and regular expressions.
Furthermore, the user can specify protected files, folders, or even entire drives that the software should avoid scanning for empty folders. This can be easily achieved using wildcards and regular expressions for your convenience.
Any folders that are empty and/or those that have empty subfolders are classed as empty. Additionally, folders that contain files of zero file size, or files that are thought to be junk files (e.g. desktop.ini, thumbs.db), are also considered empty.
Once the empty folders have been selected for deletion, the program gives you several options on how to delete them. You can either permanently delete them, send them to the recycle bin, or store them safely as backup compressed in a zip file. The application unlocks folders and files that are currently in use, making it possible to delete folders with locked files without using another application.
This program is compatible with Windows shell and can be integrated into your Windows Explorer, making scans for empty folders available through a right mouse click. A portable version of the software is also made available, meaning you can email it to someone, install it on an external drive, or run it on multiple computers.
Empty Folder Cleaner supports over 38 languages and is an excellent tool which we highly recommend to anyone who wants to keep their computer organized and fast-performing.
Version 3.3: Fixed bugs.
Version 2.6: Fixed bugs.