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  • Aug, Mon, 2023

Schedule Windows to Automatically Empty Recycle Bin

Schedule Windows to Empty Recycle Bin Automatically

Are you tired of the clutter in your Recycle Bin? Is manual emptying becoming a repetitive chore? We have a solution for you! With the Windows Task Scheduler, you can automate the process of emptying your Recycle Bin, ensuring your computer stays organized without any effort from your side.

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Follow these simple steps to schedule your Windows system to automatically empty the Recycle Bin:

1. Open Task Scheduler Press the Windows Key + R, and then type taskschd.msc to open the Task Scheduler.

2. Create a Basic Task Under the “Action” category, click on the option “Create Basic task.”

3. Set Task Name and Description In the Task Creation Wizard, provide a Name for the Task and an optional Description. Click the “Next” button to proceed.

4. Choose Time Interval Select the desired time interval for the Task from the given options. Click “Next.”

5. Configure Task Actions Continue setting up the task until you reach the screen where you’ll define the action.

6. Running the Empty Recycle Bin Script On the next screen, type cmd.exe in the Program/Script field. In the “Add Arguments” field, paste the following command: /c "echo Y|PowerShell.exe -NoProfile -Command Clear-RecycleBin"

7. Review and Finish Review all your settings and click the “Finish” button.

8. Test the Scheduled Task To check the Scheduled Task, select the task from the main window of Task Scheduler and then click “Run.” Watch as your Recycle Bin gets automatically emptied!

Step-by-Step Guide: Using Task Scheduler for Automated Recycle Bin Emptying

With just a few simple steps, you can free yourself from the task of manually emptying the Recycle Bin. Let your computer do the work for you with the Task Scheduler. Enjoy a cleaner and more organized digital space effortlessly.

Start now and experience the convenience of an automatically emptied Recycle Bin on your Windows system!