Older versions of Windows gave you the option to limit the space used by the Recycle Bin. However, with Windows 10, you can automatically empty the trash on a schedule. Of course, the previous version of Windows allows you to optionally empty the Recycle Bin, and that hasn’t changed with Windows 10. However, if you hate emptying the Recycle Bin manually, we have a solution for you. Today, we will show you how to automatically empty the Windows Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and delete all the Recycle Bin files on a schedule.
Empty Recycle Bin Automatically in Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to use Windows 10. Storage Perception The ability to periodically delete trash from the Recycle Bin. Not only does it help you gain additional storage for apps and games, it also keeps your computer clutter-free. We will also show you how to configure your Windows 10 PC to remove deleted content directly instead of moving it to the Recycle Bin first. So let’s get started right away.
Delete Files Directly Without Moving them to the Recycle Bin
When you delete files on your computer, you do not delete them permanently. Instead, Windows 10 just moves them to the Recycle Bin; this means that the files continue to take up valuable space on the hard drive. The big advantage here is that you can restore them at any time, but it’s not the most space-efficient solution. Here’s how you can save valuable storage space by deleting your files directly without moving them to the Recycle Bin:
- Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop and Features.
- In the Properties window, select the driver whose setting you want to change. Next, select the option that says, “Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted“. Finally, shoot To apply to save your setting
- Repeat the process for other drivers on your Windows 10 PC. When you’re done, hit OK To save your new configuration and close the window
When you change this setting, you should be careful about deleting the files as they are permanently removed and you cannot restore them.
Automatically Empty Scheduled Recycle Bin in Windows 10
The easiest way to automatically empty the Recycle Bin on a schedule is a Windows feature called Storage Sense. Here’s how to enable it:
- Open Settings (Windows Key + I) and click on system.
- In the left pane, select . to store and then open Storage Perception. Click now”Configure Storage Sense or run it nowHere you can choose how often you want Windows 10 to automatically empty the Recycle Bin.
- Next, go to the drop-down menu below “Delete files in my recycle bin if they’ve been there for a long time” under Temporary Files. Here you can specify how often you want Windows 10 to automatically delete the Recycle Bin files on your PC.
- As you can see, the options range from 1 day to 60 days. Choose one that fits your needs. You can also choose ‘Never’ if you want to restore any file deleted from Recycle Bin at any time.
This much! All Recycle Bin files and folders on your Windows 10 computer will now be automatically deleted based on the time period you selected.
Reclaim Storage by Cleaning the Recycle Bin Automatically
Now that you know how to automatically delete Recycle Bin files, we hope you can reclaim some storage space on your Windows 10 computer. To save even more space, check out our detailed guide on how to delete temporary files in Windows 10. Also check out how you can speed up your Windows 10 PC so it never feels slow or laggy. Finally, if you need additional storage, check out the best budget SSDs you can buy right now.
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