How to increase or decrease the storage capacity in the Recycle Bin
The recycle bin is a storage location in Windows where deleted files are temporarily stored before they are permanently deleted. To delete files permanently from the recycle bin, you can either right-click on the recycle bin icon on your desktop and select "Empty Recycle Bin," or you can open the recycle bin and click on the "Empty Recycle Bin" button in the toolbar. Your files are not permanently stored in the Recycle Bin.
When using Windows, the Recycle Bin is automatically set up to hold files that you remove, taking up a specific percentage of the partition's capacity. When the space allotted for new files is filled, older files will be automatically removed. You should exercise caution when deleting large files if you frequently do so in the hopes that you can always recover them from the Recycle Bin. In the unlikely event that you frequently need to recover files from the Recycle Bin, you may also alter the amount of storage space set aside for deleted items.
- You can change the reserved storage capacity from the Recycle Bin properties. Right click on Recycle Bin and select Properties. Click on C drive and find the Maximize size field.
- Now, let's determine the specific size in MB to adjust the reserved capacity. Remember that 1GB is equivalent to 1024MB, so you will need to do a little mental math if you want your Recycle Bin to store files in gigabytes.
- When you're done, click OK to save and exit.
Increasing or decreasing the storage capacity in the Recycle Bin on Windows 11 offers several advantages:
- Efficient storage management
- Customization to your needs
- Enhanced data recovery
- Flexibility for different drives
- Real-time adjustments
By taking advantage of the option to increase or decrease the storage capacity in the Recycle Bin on Windows 11, you can effectively manage your deleted files, optimize disk space usage, and improve data recovery capabilities. It is one of the recycle bin settings on Windows 11 you should know.
