Storage Sense is a helpful tool in Windows 11 that cleans up space on your computer automatically. It can delete temporary files, empty your Recycle Bin, and remove old files from your Downloads folder, so your PC has more free space and runs better.

You can set Storage Sense to run by itself every day, week, or month — or only when your computer is running low on space.

If you don’t want to wait, you can also run Storage Sense right now to clean up space instantly.

How to Run Storage Sense Now

Follow these simple steps to run Storage Sense immediately:

1. Open the Settings app:
   
   Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner), then click Settings.
   
   Or, press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open Settings quickly.
   
   Learn more about opening Settings.
   
2. In the Settings window, click System on the left side.
   
   

   

   
   
3. On the right, click on Storage.
   
   

   

   
   
4. Scroll down a little and find Storage Sense, then click it.
   
   

   

   
   
5. Click the Run Storage Sense now button to start cleaning up your disk.
   
   

   

   
   
6. Wait a moment. Windows will show how much space it cleared after running.
   
   

   

   
   
7. When done, you can close the Settings window.
   

Summary

• Storage Sense helps you free up space by deleting files your computer doesn’t need anymore.
• You can set Storage Sense to run automatically or run it yourself anytime using the steps above.
• Using Storage Sense regularly helps your PC run smoothly and keeps your storage from getting full.

If you want to learn more about Storage Sense and other Windows 11 tips, visit Geek Rewind.