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How to turn on Storage Sense in Windows 11

Storage Sense deletes temporary files and can empty the recycle bin on a schedule. It is in Settings > System > Storage. The risky checkbox is the one that cleans your Downloads folder. Turn that off if you keep files there.

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  1. WindowsLet Storage Sense empty the recycle bin on a scheduleSettings > System > Storage > Storage Sense. Uncheck Downloads if you keep installers there.Moderate · 3 min

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