The Storage Sense feature is located within the Settings app of Windows 11 and requires manual configuration. We’ve previously shared several guides on Ugamasontech about Storage Sense, including topics like automatically deleting recycle bin items and identifying what’s consuming space on your device.
Today, we’ll explore another useful aspect of Windows 11’s Storage Sense: Automatic User Content Cleanup. Let’s dive into what it is and how to enable it.
What is Automatic User Content Cleanup in Storage Sense?
Automatic User Content Cleanup is a feature that triggers Storage Sense to run when your disk space is low. This function automatically activates Storage Sense, performing cleanup tasks to help your system operate efficiently.
After enabling Automatic User Content Cleanup, you’ll need to set up cleanup schedules for Storage Sense. This involves selecting when Windows 11 should execute Storage Sense, when to delete files in the recycle bin, and when to remove files from the Downloads folder.
How to Enable Automatic User Content Cleanup
Enabling the Automatic User Content Cleanup feature in Storage Sense is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button in Windows 11 and select Settings.
2. In the Settings app, click on the System tab in the left pane.
3. On the right side, scroll down and click on Storage.
4. In the Storage screen, scroll down and select Storage Sense.
5. On the next screen, toggle on the Automatic User Content Cleanup option.
Once enabled, Storage Sense will activate whenever low disk space is detected on your device, ensuring automatic cleanup on your Windows 11 computer.
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Configure Cleanup Schedules in Storage Sense
Now, let’s configure the cleanup schedules in Storage Sense. Follow these simple steps:
1. Click the Start button and open the Settings app.
2. Select the System tab on the left pane.
3. Scroll down on the right side and click on Storage.
4. Next, scroll down and select Storage Sense.
5. In the Storage Sense screen, navigate to the Configure cleanup schedules section. Choose when you want Windows 11 to run Storage Sense from the first drop-down menu.
6. In the second drop-down, select when you want Storage Sense to delete files from the recycle bin.
7. For the third drop-down, specify when Storage Sense should remove files from your Downloads folder.
8. If you want to free up space immediately, click the Run Storage Sense Now button at the bottom of the screen.
By following these steps, you can easily free up storage space on your Windows 11 computer or laptop! Learn More
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