Storage Sense is a great feature included in Windows 10. Storage Sense can take care of cleaning your Windows system. It essentially works, at least in part, as a substitute for external tools like CCleaner. You can use Storage Sense to set up The wastebasket to be automatically emptied after a predetermined number of days if you are running Windows 10 or 11. Files in the Recycle Bin can be scheduled by Storage Sense to be deleted after 1, 14, 30 or 60 days.
It is not possible to set different number of days for each file. Every thirty days, every file in the bucket will be deleted. For example, all files in the Recycle Bin the following day – including those you deleted today – will be gone if the last purge was completed 29 days ago.
- You can set up Storage Sense from the Settings app. Press Win + I to launch Settings and navigate to System > Storage > Storage Sense.
- Look for the option called Delete files in my recycle bin if they’ve been there for over and select the number of days. The default value is set to 30.
Adding The wastebasket to the system tray on Windows offers several advantages:
- Easy access to the trash
- Efficient file management
- Visual indicator of deleted files
- Adaptation and control
- Streamlined desktop look
By adding The wastebasket to the system tray, you can enjoy easy access, efficient file management, customization options and a streamlined desktop look. It is one of the Recycle Bin settings on Windows 11 that you should know. It improves the overall user experience and simplifies the process of managing and recovering deleted files on your Windows system.
