Boost Windows 11 Performance: Delete Trash Automatically

Is your computer feeling sluggish? One of the easiest ways to speed it up is by automatically deleting old trash and temporary files. These files take up valuable space on your hard drive. When you remove them, your PC has more room to work and runs faster.

The good news? You don’t have to remember to clean up manually. Windows 11 can do it for you automatically. Let’s walk through how to set this up in just a few simple steps.

How to Automatically Delete Trash and Temporary Files with Storage Sense

Why use Storage Sense? It’s a built-in Windows 11 feature that cleans up unnecessary files on its own. You set it once, and then it works in the background without any effort from you.

Step 1: Open Settings

1. Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
2. Click on Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard as a shortcut.

Step 2: Go to Storage Settings

1. In Settings, click on System from the left menu.
2. Click on Storage on the right side.

Step 3: Turn On Storage Sense

1. On the Storage page, find Storage Sense.
2. Switch it to On.

What happens next? Storage Sense will now automatically delete temporary files and empty your recycle bin whenever it thinks it’s needed. Your computer stays cleaner without you doing anything.

Step 4 (Optional): Delete Temporary Files Right Now

If you want to clean up files immediately instead of waiting for the automatic schedule, here’s how:

1. Go back to the Storage page.
2. Click on Temporary files under Storage.

3. Check the boxes next to the types of files you want to delete.
4. Click the Remove files button.

What happens when you click Remove files? Windows deletes those temporary files immediately. You’ll see your available storage space increase right away.

Summary

• Temporary files and trash use up hard drive space and slow down your PC.
• Storage Sense is a built-in Windows 11 tool that cleans your computer automatically.
• Turning on Storage Sense takes just a few clicks.
• You can also delete temporary files manually whenever you want.
• With these steps, your computer will stay cleaner and run faster without any extra work from you.

Want to learn more Windows 11 tips and tricks? Check out this Windows 11 Settings guide.