How to Automatically Clear Cache in Windows 11

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: Windows 11 |

If you're into technology and computers, then you might already know what cache is. So, basically, a cache is a very small file or folder used to store temporary files or some other data or information. It takes up space on your mobile device or also on your desktop using hardware and software components. In Windows 11, the most common hardware cache is a CPU cache. Caches can be hardware or software caches. They are of no use and take up unnecessary space in your device. Sometimes people also called them junk files or folders. Windows 11 gives you the option to automatically clear cache in Windows 11.

To automatically clear caches in Windows 11 is a very easy process. Also, it says a lot of time and size on your computer or laptop. Also if there are some unnecessary downloaded or default apps on your computer. Then you must know how to delete apps in Windows 11. Meanwhile, read the article below to know how to automatically clear cache in Windows 11.

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Automatically Clear Cache in Windows 11 in 6 Steps

Step-1 Click on ‘Start’: First of all you have to click on the start button from your desktop screen.

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Step-2 Then open 'settings': As the next step, click on the ‘Settings’ option. Or simply, type the shortcut 'Win+I' on your keyboard to go to the settings app.

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Step-3 Click on the 'System' option: Go to the System section from the left sidebar. It is the topmost option among other settings.

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Step-4 next click on the 'storage' option: When you are on the system settings page. Then, click on 'Storage' in the right pane of the menu bar.

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Step-5 Click on the toggle button of 'Storage Sense': Then, you have to enable the toggle for 'Storage Sense', and that’s it. Now, Windows 11 will now take care of clearing the cache in the background. You do not have to worry about your device filling up with the necessary cache.

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Step-6 Customize the cache clearing setting: Also, you should know that the Storage Sense feature offers you customization options. With the help of these options, you can choose how long you wish to keep the cache and temporary files on your PC.

To customize, click on 'Storage Sense'. And it will configure cleanup schedules on the next settings page.

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Do cache files contain viruses or can they be harmful to our device?

The cache data that comes automatically to your device from the CPU or the memory of your computer does not contain any harmful virus. It just takes extra and unnecessary space in your device. But if you are downloading some file or some data from an unknown website. Then it may contain some cache files which might be having viruses. You should be very careful while downloading data from an open-source website. Always install a virus detector on your device.

How can we change our password in Windows 11 easily?

Passwords are very important if your laptop desktop or any other device contains personal information. Or it may also contain some confidential information or data. They are very important to maintain your privacy. If you want to change your password then it is very easy to change your password in Windows 11. You just have to follow a simple process.

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