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How to empty the Recycle Bin?
Empty Recycle Bin from Desktop
Empty trash from settings
For more information about deleting temporary files, please refer to How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11.
Empty the Recycle Bin with Storage Sense
See How to Set (On/Off) Windows 11 Storage Sense for advanced Storage Sense settings.
Empty Recycle Bin with Disk Cleanup
For more information about Disk Cleanup, please refer to How to Clean up Windows 11 Disk.
Empty Recycle Bin with PowerShell
Empty Recycle Bin with Command Prompt
This is the end of the tutorial on how to empty the Windows 11 Recycle Bin. We have summarized how to use other trash cans, so please refer to it.