Scheduled File Cleaner

Automated file cleanup using Windows Task Scheduler. Deletes files from specified folders on a timed schedule.

Overview

This project contains batch scripts (.bat) that automatically delete files from specific folders (e.g., Screenshots and Downloads).
The cleanup process is scheduled to run daily at 00:00.

Features

✅ Deletes files from specific folders.
✅ Runs automatically every day at midnight (customizable).
✅ Uses Windows Task Scheduler for execution.
✅ If the scheduled task is missed, it runs as soon as the user logs in.
✅ Purpose: Prevents manual file accumulation and saves disk space.

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Installation & Setup

Configure the Batch Scripts

You can find a collection of .bat scripts on https://github.com/t-ros/Scheduled-File-Cleaner/tree/main/Scripts, edit them to specify the directories you want to clean.

Create a Scheduled Task in Windows

Open Task Scheduler

1. Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.
2. Click "Create Task..." in the right panel.

General Settings

• Name: Scheduled File Cleaner
• Security options:
  ✅ "Run only when user is logged on"
  ✅ (Optional) "Run with highest privileges"

Additional Settings

1. Go to the Settings tab:
   ✅ "Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed"
   ✅ (Optional) "Stop the task if it runs longer than X minutes"
2. Click OK.

Configure the Trigger (Schedule Customization)

1. Go to the Triggers tab → Click "New...".
2. Begin the task: On a schedule
3. Settings: Daily
4. Start time: 00:00
5. Repeat every: 1 days

Set the Action (Run the Script)

1. Go to the Actions tab → Click "New...".
2. Action: Start a program
3. Program/script: Browse and select your .bat file.

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Testing the Task

To verify if the script runs correctly:

• Right-click the task in Task Scheduler → "Run".
• Check the folders you tried cleaning to confirm files were deleted.

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Important Notes

⚠️ Files will be permanently deleted.
⚠️ Customize the script before running to target only the folders you want to clean.
⚠️ Consider making a Backup before running new scripts.

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