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How Do I Clean up My PC on Windows 11?
How to clean up PC Windows 11? Uninstalling unnecessary apps and using Storage Sense to automate cleanup are effective ways to free up space and optimize your Windows 11 PC. Here's a quick guide:
Uninstall Unnecessary Apps
1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I.
2. Go to Apps: Click on Apps > Installed apps.
3. Review and Uninstall:
Scroll through the list and identify apps you no longer use.
Click the three dots next to an app and select Uninstall.
4. Confirm: Follow prompts to remove the app completely.
Use Storage Sense for Automated Cleanup if you are planning to clean up PC Windows 11
1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I.
2. Navigate to Storage:
Click on System > Storage.
3. Configure Storage Sense:
Toggle Storage Sense to On.
Click Configure Storage Sense or run it now.
4. Set Cleanup Preferences:
Choose how often Storage Sense runs (e.g., every day, week, month).
Decide whether to delete temporary files, Recycle Bin contents, and downloaded files that haven't been used in a set period.
Enable options like Delete files in Downloads folder that haven't been opened in X days.
5. Run Manually or Wait for Automation:
You can run Storage Sense immediately by clicking Run Storage Sense now.