Use the built-in settings to delete files older than 14 days from the recycle bin.
Use the built-in settings to delete files older than 14 days from the recycle bin.
In short, you want to automate removing files older than 30 days from your Recycle Bin on Windows 10. Since the option for items older than 14 days isn’t visible, you’ll need to adjust the settings or use a workaround to target those older files. The feature should be accessible in Windows 10, but you may need to explore advanced options or third-party tools to achieve this automatically.
Use the scheduler to clear your recycle bin automatically at scheduled times. Launch Task Scheduler, navigate to the Task Scheduler Library, create a new folder named "My Tasks" or similar, then add a task. Assign a name and set the trigger to run the desired action. Choose scenarios that suit you, then in the Action tab select "New" under Settings Programs/script. Enter the command to clear the recycle bin using cmd.exe and save it as a script. The task will execute whenever your condition is met.
I understand the need. Remove everything that’s been there for over a week, not just five minutes. I need to keep items that have stayed in the recycle bin for at least two weeks.
I guess you are stuck for the time being until MS makes a change or adds 14/15 day option. Do you recycle that much that you are worried over drive space?
Consider moving or exporting large files to an external storage device temporarily. Once you’re confident the deletion is complete, remove the drive from your system. If needed later, you can restore the files back in place. This approach works well for occasional deletions. You might also want to upgrade to a larger drive or add another storage unit to ease future management. WD offers 1-3TB blue or green drives at reasonable prices, with minor differences between desktop and laptop options.
I’m expecting a 1.5TB NAS unit soon, yet I’d like to remove these files once a specific period has passed.