Microsoft appears to be focusing on a new system optimization solution that will more or less look like CCleaner, the famous app that's already on Windows.

Called PC Manager, Microsoft's new tool is expected to come with features that clearly remind of CCleaner, including handling the storage, checking out the running processes, and managing the applications designed to run at boot.

As noted by The Verge, a few of these features already are part of the default Windows experience, but Microsoft has become creating a dedicated app which brings everything under one roof.

At this time, the app is available using a Chinese Microsoft site, so it's not entirely clear exactly what the company's plans for PC Manager currently are so when we can expect the app to visit live for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.

Here is the feature lineup of CCleaner to fully understand what a system optimization solution is designed to do:

Standard privacy protection
Standard cleaning
Performance Optimizer
Driver Updater
Complete PC Health Check
Updates apps to reduce security risks
Complete cleaning
Keeps your browsing history private
Detects and removes internet trackers
Keeps you against running out of space
Priority customer support

"Inject instant speed into your machine by freezing resource-hogging apps and programs by removing the unnecessary files taking on room in your hard drive. Clear out errors, broken settings, increase drivers to improve stability. Protect your privacy by securely erasing tracking cookies and history," parents company says.

Of course, it'll be interesting to see if Microsoft is indeed trying to build a fully featured alternative to CCleaner or the company just really wants to move some system features out of the Settings app, but for now, it's remained completely tightlipped on this mysterious bit of software.