Get Rid of Junk Files in Windows 11 (Free Methods)

There are many things that can slow down Windows computers, and junk files are one of them. Junk files are temporary files made by the internet cache and cookies, system error logs, apps, junk internet files, and other things. Not only do they slow down your system, but if you don’t clean them out often, they also take up more space.

The good news for people who use Windows 11 is that the OS comes with built-in tools that let you get rid of this kind of useless storage on your computer.

Four ways to get rid of Junk Files in Windows 11

Let’s start with the one that makes the most sense. which is to take out the trash.

The files you deleted that you didn’t want to keep are stored in this section until you delete them permanently.

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The next important way to clean up Windows 11 is to get rid of temporary files (or Junk Files). Temporary files are where Windows or the programs that users use store data.

If you don’t delete these files, they add up and may start to make everything look messy. By following the steps below, it’s easy to get rid of them in Windows 11:

• Search for the Settings app in the Windows search bar to open it.
• Next, click on “Storage.”

Choose the option for Temporary Files.

Now, click on the option that says, “Remove files”, and then click on “Continue” to move on.

Using Storage Sense is another way to get rid of temporary files. It’s a unique feature that lets you automatically delete temporary files and files from the Recycle bin.

Here are the steps to turn on this feature.

• Go to Settings > Storage.
• Toggle on Storage Sense.

Choose to set up Storage Sense.

Now, make sure that the first option, “Keep Windows running smoothly” is turned on.

Also, turn on the Automatic user content cleanup option.

Next, you can choose whether you want the junk files to be cleaned up daily, monthly, or weekly.

Once you’re done, click the Run Storage Sense now button. After the time you set, Storage Sense will delete the files from Windows 11.

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Disk Cleanup is a tool in Windows that lets users get rid of files that are no longer needed. You can get rid of useless files like program files, cache, thumbnails, temporary internet files, and many more. Follow the steps below to get rid of them.

Type “Disk Cleanup” into the search box in Windows.

Now, click OK after choosing the Drives: > (C) you want to clean up.

Find the checkboxes and mark the parts you want to get rid of. Now, click OK, and then click delete files.

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Use a tool from a third party

Microsoft approves of the ways listed above, but they are not the only ways to get rid of junk files on your PC. You can also delete junk files by using third-party tools like CCleaner.

How it works is as follows:

Install and run CCleaner, then go to the section called “Customer Clean”.

The Windows and Applications tab will be on a separate tab. The Windows tab is good for getting rid of junk files from Microsoft programs like Explorer, Edge, System areas, etc., while the Applications tab is good for getting rid of junk files from web browsers and other third-party programs.

Next, select Run Cleaner to delete junk files. Before you delete the files, you can also choose the Analyze option to see in detail what to clean and what not to clean.

Conclusion

All of the above ways to get rid of junk files on Windows 11 are the best ways to do it. By using them, you can get rid of files you don’t need, free up storage space, and make your PC run more smoothly.

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