Computers often get overloaded with temporary files and other junk that we often don't have time to clean up. This is where automatic cleaning comes in and you should start using it right away.
How to set up automatic cleanup in Windows
Windows has several built-in tools that help your PC clean up and optimize automatically. These include Storage Sense, automatic disk cleanup with Task Scheduler , and several built-in automations that help keep Windows tidy.
Storage Sense is the easiest automatic cleanup tool to configure on Windows. Just follow these steps:
Once the setup is complete, you should click the Run Storage Sense now button at the bottom of the screen to start the automatic cleaning cycle immediately.
Clean up your disk automatically with Task Scheduler
Storage Sense is convenient to set up, but doesn't give you much control over what gets cleaned up. If you don't mind getting a little technical, you can set up automatic disk cleanup using the Windows Task Scheduler:
From this point on, the selected files will be automatically deleted according to your schedule without any further action required.
Automatic Maintenance feature built into Windows
In addition to the tools, Windows also automatically runs automatic maintenance on your PC by default. Windows typically configures this to run every day at 2 a.m. on your system, but you can change these settings in the Control Panel:
This tool doesn’t have much functionality, but it’s better than nothing, which can make a difference in the long run. Additionally, it can wake your computer to perform maintenance tasks, then put it back to sleep. So even if you shut down your PC every night, this maintenance is still happening.
Other automated cleaning methods you can use
If Windows' built-in tools aren't up to the task, you can also use third-party alternatives. These tools often offer more control and flexibility when it comes to cleaning up. Some even offer additional features like software and driver updates, and give you a clearer picture of your overall system health, all in one app:
The biggest drawback to using third-party programs to automate PC cleaning is that you'll likely have to pay a license fee (except for BleachBit) to get the most out of their features. The free or trial versions of these utilities are often quite limited and can easily be replaced by Windows' built-in tools.
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