09-09-2024, 11:16 AM
How to Run Storage Sense Now in Windows 11
Storage Sense is a built-in feature in Windows 11 that helps free up disk space by automatically deleting unnecessary files such as temporary files, recycle bin contents, and previous Windows installations. While it runs automatically based on your settings, you can also manually trigger it to run at any time. This guide will show you how to run Storage Sense immediately in Windows 11.
Step 1: Open the Settings App
1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on System.
3. Scroll down and select Storage.
Step 2: Access Storage Sense Settings
1. In the Storage section, you will see an option labeled Storage Sense.
2. Ensure the toggle next to Automatic User content cleanup is switched On. This enables Storage Sense to run based on your configured schedule.
3. Click on the Storage Sense option or the arrow to the right to access the detailed settings.
Step 3: Run Storage Sense Manually
1. Once you're in the Storage Sense settings, scroll down to the section labeled Run Storage Sense now.
2. Click the Run Storage Sense now button to immediately start the cleanup process.
Step 4: Customize Storage Sense Settings (Optional)
If you want to adjust how Storage Sense operates, you can configure the following options before running it:
1. Run Storage Sense: Choose how often you want Storage Sense to run automatically (every day, week, month, or only when disk space is low).
2. Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for over: Set how long files can remain in the Recycle Bin before being deleted (1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days).
3. Delete files in my Downloads folder if they haven't been opened for more than: You can automatically delete files in the Downloads folder if they haven't been accessed within a certain period (Never, 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days).
These settings allow you to customize how Storage Sense manages your system's storage and automatically removes files.
Step 5: Check the Cleanup Results
Once Storage Sense has completed running, you can verify the amount of space it freed up:
1. Return to the Storage settings in the System section.
2. Scroll through the various categories, such as Temporary files or Recycle Bin, to see how much space has been reclaimed.
Conclusion
Storage Sense is a convenient tool for keeping your Windows 11 system clean and efficient by managing storage automatically. You can also run Storage Sense manually at any time to free up disk space. Follow this guide to run it now and configure your preferences for how it manages your files.
Storage Sense is a built-in feature in Windows 11 that helps free up disk space by automatically deleting unnecessary files such as temporary files, recycle bin contents, and previous Windows installations. While it runs automatically based on your settings, you can also manually trigger it to run at any time. This guide will show you how to run Storage Sense immediately in Windows 11.
Step 1: Open the Settings App
1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on System.
3. Scroll down and select Storage.
Step 2: Access Storage Sense Settings
1. In the Storage section, you will see an option labeled Storage Sense.
2. Ensure the toggle next to Automatic User content cleanup is switched On. This enables Storage Sense to run based on your configured schedule.
3. Click on the Storage Sense option or the arrow to the right to access the detailed settings.
Step 3: Run Storage Sense Manually
1. Once you're in the Storage Sense settings, scroll down to the section labeled Run Storage Sense now.
2. Click the Run Storage Sense now button to immediately start the cleanup process.
Quote:Note: Storage Sense will begin scanning and deleting unnecessary files based on your current settings. This may take a few minutes depending on how much data it needs to clean up.
Step 4: Customize Storage Sense Settings (Optional)
If you want to adjust how Storage Sense operates, you can configure the following options before running it:
1. Run Storage Sense: Choose how often you want Storage Sense to run automatically (every day, week, month, or only when disk space is low).
2. Delete files in my recycle bin if they have been there for over: Set how long files can remain in the Recycle Bin before being deleted (1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days).
3. Delete files in my Downloads folder if they haven't been opened for more than: You can automatically delete files in the Downloads folder if they haven't been accessed within a certain period (Never, 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days).
These settings allow you to customize how Storage Sense manages your system's storage and automatically removes files.
Step 5: Check the Cleanup Results
Once Storage Sense has completed running, you can verify the amount of space it freed up:
1. Return to the Storage settings in the System section.
2. Scroll through the various categories, such as Temporary files or Recycle Bin, to see how much space has been reclaimed.
Conclusion
Storage Sense is a convenient tool for keeping your Windows 11 system clean and efficient by managing storage automatically. You can also run Storage Sense manually at any time to free up disk space. Follow this guide to run it now and configure your preferences for how it manages your files.
