How to Clean Your Windows PC Automatically

David Adubiina -

Having your PC all cluttered up with downloads and files is a one-way ticket to send your PC packing up on time. This is because as the hard drive and RAM get loaded with unnecessary data, your system slows down, and its performance deteriorates. Not only does it take longer to boot up, but your programs also run sluggishly, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.

But how can you get rid of this without spending so much time every day checking your system to see if it’s full again? With Windows Storage Sense, you can automate the cleaning process, ensuring that your PC stays clutter-free and runs smoothly without constant manual intervention.

This built-in tool helps you manage and free up space by automatically deleting temporary files, managing downloaded files, and even clearing items in your Recycle Bin at set intervals.

Here in this tech guide, you will learn how to access and use this trick to maintain your PC.

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Important: Activating Storage Sense on your Windows PC has the potential to accidentally delete important files if you aren't careful with its settings.

Steps to Clean Your Windows PC Automatically

Step 1: Press "Windows + X" on your PC to access the menu panel. Alternatively, you can click the Start button and search for "System", then select the one labeled (Control Panel).

Step 2: Select "System" from the menu panel. This will take you to the system settings where you can manage various aspects of your PC.

Step 3: On the left side of the system settings screen, select "Storage." Here, you will see details about how your storage space is being used, including temporary files, apps, and other data.

Step 4: Toggle on the button at the top of the Storage settings page.

Step 5: Once it’s turned on, Windows Storage Sense will automatically start cleaning up unnecessary files whenever your PC is running low on space. You can further customize how it operates by clicking "Configure Storage Sense or run it now."

Step 6: Under the configuration settings, you can:

  • Set how often Storage Sense should run (Every day, Every week, Every month, or when disk space is low).
  • Choose to delete temporary files that apps no longer need.
  • Configure how long files remain in your Recycle Bin and Downloads folder before being automatically deleted.
  • Manually run Storage Sense anytime by clicking "Clean now."

Conclusion

Now you don't have to go through the stress of manually cleaning your PC or making it clutter-free every day. All you need is to enable and customize Windows Storage Sense and your system automatically manages disk space without your intervention. This helps boost performance, free up storage, and extend your PC's lifespan.

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