Summary

Microsoft Windows Storage Sense is a silent process that runs in the background of both Windows 10 & 11. It frees up space by removing locally available files, that you aren’t using anymore, or by removing old temporary and/or cached files from your local c: drive. 

Storage Sense is a Windows operating system tool that helps manage online and offline storage on the system, by automatically:

• Deleting temporary files

• Emptying your Recycle Bin

• Deleting junk files

• Clearing your Downloads folder and more

All without requiring users to manually delete.

How do I use Microsoft Windows Storage Sense?

1. To enable Storage Sense, in Windows 10 or Windows 11, start off by going to Settings > System > Storage.

2. The below screen will appear. You can then move the selection bar across to “on” to enable the Storage Sense option.

3. You can then use the Configure Storage Sense or run it now option to choose whether to delete temporary files that your apps aren’t using, free up space by removing unused cloud-backed content and free up space by cleaning up files.

Further Information

If you have any questions about this or need assistance, then please contact the GCC Group Support Team on 0345 260 1151 or servicedesk@gccgroup.co.uk

Microsoft 365

In our personal and business lives, we’re becoming more connected than ever. Microsoft 365 is the world-class cloud-based platform which helps you to achieve your goals from anywhere.

Microsoft 365 is a suite of apps bringing together all the greatest Office applications in one cloud-based platform, enabling your people to connect, collaborate and get things done from anywhere.

Applications that help you stay connected and get things done include:

• Word
  Microsoft’s iconic word processing program allows you to create and share documents, now with intelligent document support.

• Excel
  Simplify complex data with the world’s most-used spreadsheet program.

• PowerPoint
  Create and share outstanding presentations.

• Teams
  Bring everyone together with secure video & call conferencing, instant messaging, and collaboration.

• Outlook
  Manage all your emails in one place.

• One Drive
  Save files securely and access them at any time, from anywhere.

• SharePoint
  Create team sites to share information, files, and resources.

Plus, other useful applications such as Exchange, Intune and Azure Information Protection.

Speak to us today to find out how which Microsoft applications could be deployed in your business.