Cleanup Recommendations is a Windows 11 feature that makes it easier to free up space by identifying and organizing content you may want to delete. This is done by deleting temporary files, certain large or unused files, unused apps, or copies of files that are stored on the cloud.
Read below to learn how to use cleanup recommendations to clear up disk space and improve your Windows 11 performance.
How to delete temporary files
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙.
- Click on System and select Storage.
- Under Storage management, click on Cleanup recommendations.
- Click on Temporary files.
- Click on the check box next to the files you want to delete. You can also click on See advanced options and select Temporary files to access more files.
- Once you have selected the files you wish to delete, click on Clean up.
How to delete large or unused files
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙.
- Click on System and select Storage.
- Under Storage management, click on Cleanup recommendations.
- Click on Large or unused files.
- Click on the check box next to the suggested files you wish to delete.
- Click on Clean up.
How to delete files in cloud storage
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙.
- Click on System and select Storage.
- Under Storage management, click on Cleanup recommendations.
- Click on Files synced to the cloud.
- Select the files available locally.
- Click on Cleanup.
How to delete unused apps
- Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙.
- Click on System and select Storage.
- Under Storage management, click on Cleanup recommendations.
- Click on Unused apps.
- Click on the check box next to the files you wish to delete.
- Click on Clean up.
