Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Want Windows 11 to empty your Recycle Bin automatically? In this video, I'll show you how to use Storage Sense to automatically remove files from the Recycle Bin after a set number of days. It's a quick way to free up storage space and keep your PC running more efficiently without having to empty the Recycle Bin yourself.

In this tutorial you'll learn:
• How to enable Storage Sense
• How to automatically empty the Recycle Bin
• How to choose when deleted files are permanently removed
• How to run Storage Sense manually

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 How to Automatically Empty the Recycle Bin
0:17 Open Storage Settings
0:41 Turn On Storage Sense
1:04 Configure Recycle Bin Cleanup
1:18 Choose When Files Are Deleted
1:38 Before You Permanently Delete Files
1:50 Save Your Storage Sense Settings
2:06 Run Storage Sense Now
2:21 Thanks for Watching

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