Many users are familiar with the Disk Cleanup tool but may not know how to use it effectively. This utility is available on Windows 11 and can help you manage your storage by removing unnecessary files such as those in the recycle bin, outdated installation files, and junk files. Using Disk Cleanup can free up space and enhance your system’s performance. If you’re dealing with performance issues or low storage, running Disk Cleanup on Windows 11 is a good idea.
1. Run Disk Cleanup Utility from Windows Search
1. Click on the Windows 11 search icon and type “Disk Cleanup.” Select Disk Cleanup from the search results.
2. In the Disk Cleanup utility, choose the drive you want to clean. For example, select the C: Drive.
3. Click “OK.” The utility will display a list of files that can be deleted.
4. Scroll through the list and select the files you wish to remove. Uncheck any items you are unsure about.
5. The utility will show you how much space you will gain from deleting the selected files.
6. After making your selections, click “OK.”
7. On the Disk Cleanup confirmation prompt, click “Delete Files” to proceed.
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2. Use Disk Cleanup Utility through Windows RUN
If you prefer using Windows RUN, you can access Disk Cleanup with a simple command:
1. Press `Windows Key + R` to open the RUN dialog box.
2. Type `cleanmgr` and press Enter.
This will launch the Disk Cleanup utility, and you can follow the steps outlined above to clean your storage.
3. Open Disk Cleanup on Windows 11 via Control Panel
If you have trouble accessing the Start Menu or RUN dialog, you can use the Control Panel:
1. Type “Control Panel” into the Windows 11 search bar and select the Control Panel app from the results.
2. In the Control Panel, click on “Windows Tools.”
3. Locate and double-click on the Disk Cleanup tool.
4. Run Disk Cleanup via Storage Sense
You can also set up Storage Sense to automatically run Disk Cleanup:
1. Click the Windows 11 Start button and select “Settings.”
2. In the Settings menu, click on “System,” then choose “Storage.”
3. Scroll down and enable the “Storage Sense” option.
4. Click on “Storage Sense” to configure it. Check the box under the “Cleanup of Temporary Files” section.
5. Select your preferred frequency from the drop-down menu under “Run Storage Sense.”
6. You can also set Storage Sense to automatically delete files in the Recycle Bin after a set number of days.
7. Configure options to delete files from your Downloads folder by choosing a frequency from the drop-down menu.
8. To immediately free up space, scroll to the bottom and click “Run Storage Sense Now.”
If you find that the Disk Cleanup utility is missing or not working properly, it may be due to corrupted or missing system files. Running the SFC (System File Checker) command can help detect and repair corrupted system files. Alternatively, you may need to reset your Windows 11 PC. learn more
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