How to Automatically Delete Old Downloads to Save Space

Your Downloads folder grows every day —
but most files become useless after a week or two.

Here’s how to automatically delete old downloads and free up space without lifting a finger.

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✅ 1. Use Windows Storage Sense

• Go to: Settings → System → Storage

• Click “Storage Sense”

• Turn it on

Then configure:

• Delete files in Downloads after 30 days (or less)

• Empty recycle bin regularly

✅ Set it once — and forget it.

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✅ 2. Use Task Scheduler (advanced)

• Create a new task

• Run this command:

  bash

  복사편집

  forfiles /p "C:\Users\YourName\Downloads" /s /m *.* /D -30 /C "cmd /c del @path"


✅ Deletes all files older than 30 days.

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✅ 3. Use automation tools

• CCleaner (Free version): Custom rules for Downloads folder

• Wise Disk Cleaner: Automate temp + old download removal

✅ Safer than batch scripts for non-tech users.

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✅ 4. Use file age filters manually

In File Explorer:

• Sort by “Date modified”

• Select everything older than X days

• Delete or archive manually

✅ Great for once-a-month maintenance.

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✅ 5. Set up archiving instead of deleting

Optional:

• Move files older than 30 days to another drive or folder

• Tools like DropIt can do this automatically

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Key points to remember

• Downloads pile up fast — automatic cleanup saves time

• Windows Storage Sense is the easiest starting point

• Use Task Scheduler or tools for custom automation

• Archiving = safer alternative to deleting