How to automatically clear temporary files on Windows 11

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to automatically clear temporary files on Windows 11 without using third-party software.

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How to automatically clear temporary files on Windows 11

  1. Right-click the Windows start menu button.
  2. Click Settings.
    Open settings in Windows 11
  3. Click System.
    Open system settings in Windows 11
  4. Click Storage.
    Open storage settings in Windows 11
  5. Turn on Storage Sense by clicking the toggle button next to it.
    Turn on Storage Sense in Windows 11
  6. Click Storage Sense.
    Open Storage Sense settings in Windows 11
  7. Check the Keep Windows running smoothly by automatically cleaning up temporary system and app files option.
    The Keep Windows running smoothly by automatically cleaning up temporary system and app files option
  8. Click the 'Run Storage Sense' drop-down menu and select how often Storage Sense should run (e.g., every day, every week, etc.).
    Storage Sense drop-down menu
  9. Close settings.

Storage Sense will now automatically clear temporary files.

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References:

https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-automatically-clear-temporary-files-on-windows-11/