It’s a pain to have to go through the Recycle Bin and delete files by hand, and the space they take up on our computer. What if there was some way to automate things, even a little, such that the files in the Recycle Bin were deleted automatically after a certain amount of time had passed?
With Windows 11, users can specify a deletion time for items in the Recycle Bin.
Want to know how to activate it? Just stick to our detailed instructions!
- Get into the System Preferences: To open Windows Settings, press Win + I.
- To get to Storage, go to the “System” menu on the left and then pick “Storage” from there.
- Install and set up Storage Sense: Select “Temporary files” and then “Configure Storage Sense or run it now.”
- Activate the Space Gauge: Set the “Storage Sense” switch to “On.” This makes the function available.
- Set Up the Wastebasket: Select “Adjust how we automatically make space available.”
- Modify the Recycling Bin’s Actions: Pick your interval: once a day, once a week, or once a month. To get started,
- just hit the “Clean now” button.
- Keep Preferences: With Windows 11, you may set a timer to automatically empty the Recycle Bin. Please be aware that this only affects the active user session.
Important Considerations
Scheduled Times: Pick a time when your computer will be on but not be in use.
What’s in the recycling bin: Caution is advised when emptying the Recycle Bin, as all files within cannot be recovered. Make sure the trash contains only the documents you intend to remove.
Admin Access: Make sure the admins can create and edit tasks.
Keeping your Windows 11 system neat and tidy with no effort is as simple as following these instructions and thinking about the advice given.
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