How to empty the recycle bin automatically in windows 10

If you are one of those who deletes your files to keep the PC clean, but forget to empty the Recycle Bin, we are going to show you step by step how to do it automatically so you don't have to worry about it filling up.

How to empty the recycle bin automatically step by step

Although we know that emptying the recycle bin is super easy, most of the time we forget to do it. But to be programmed it is as if the toilet passes through our PC in the same way that it passes through our houses.

Therefore, today you will learn how to automatically empty your recycle bin in Windows 10, for this you must do the following:

1 - In the Start menu you will do a search for " Task Scheduler" and press the Enter key.

2 - Now you will click on “Task Scheduler Library” and then click on “ New Folder” . They will ask you for a name for this folder.

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3 - Now you are going to click on the folder you created and select " Create task" .

4 - In the tab that opens, you are going to write a name for this task, it can be emptying my trash or cleaning the Windows trash.

5 - Now in the activation tab you will click " New" so that you can create an action that activates the task.

6 - You can configure what suits you best, by logging in, weekly, monthly or on a specific date. Remember that it is not as fast as every time the computer starts. So that if you need it you can recover a file.

7 - In the " Actions" tab you will click " New" .

8 - In Configuration you will give Enter to " Programs / script in cmd.exe". And when " Add arguments" appears, enter the following: "/ c" echo Y | PowerShell.exe -NoProfile -Command Clear-RecycleBin " and click " OK " .

9 - Now click " OK" and the task will be completed according to the default settings.

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