What is an Orphan file? What are the best orphan file finders?

Orphan files:

The files which are no more used / accessed in a computer are called Orphan files. When we uninstall an application, sometimes all the files associated with that application, DLL Files , images etc are not removed. So, the remaining files are called Orphan files as they are not being used anymore.

The Orphan files can be deleted either by a orphan file finder or manually. But be cautious if you are deleting ,manually. Make sure those files are not used by any other application.

Orphan file finders:

1. The Orphan file finders are softwares that helps to clean up a disc or web server by finding the Orphaned files.
2. The Orphan file finders also find duplicate files and remove them.
3. The Orphan file finders also clean internet browser history and system registry.

Best Orphan File finders:

The below links list a number of FREE Orphan File finders.
http://software.informer.com/getfree-orphan-file-finder/

Here all are PAID Orphan File finders, but there are trial versions for some Orphan File finder softwares to download. http://www.topshareware.com/orphan-file-finder/downloads/1.htm

Here all are PAID Orphan File finders, trial option not available for download. http://www.softplatz.com/software/orphaned-file-finder/