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How to find and delete the biggest files in your Downloads folder

Make a KeyRoutines routine you run from the tray, with List files sorted by largest and limited to 20, Choose from a list showing their names, Ask Yes or No to confirm, and Delete to Recycle Bin for the file you picked. Show notification tells you how much space came back.

Steps

  1. 1

    Run it when you need it

    Add Run manually with "Show in tray" on, so it sits in the tray menu.

  2. 2

    List the big files

    Add List files on your Downloads folder, sorted by largest, with a limit of 20 and changed more than a week ago.

  3. 3

    Pick one

    Add Choose from a list with the file names from List files.

  4. 4

    Confirm and delete

    Add Ask Yes or No with the file's name and size, then Delete to Recycle Bin for that file inside an If on the answer.

  5. 5

    Report

    Add Show notification with the file's size.

Tips

  • Delete to Recycle Bin is recorded, so Undo file moves on the run's page brings the file back.
  • Wrap the steps in a Repeat to keep picking files until you choose to stop.

Questions

Does it empty the Recycle Bin?
No. Files go to the Recycle Bin, so the space comes back once you empty it yourself.
Is it free?
Yes. Every block here is free.

Blocks this routine uses

Trigger · Flow and routinesFree

Run manually

Run manually is the trigger for routines you start yourself. It doesn't watch anything; it marks the routine as hand-started and can pin it to the tray menu for one-click access.

Step · FilesFree

List files

List files collects the files in a folder that match your filters and gives you the list to work with. It is usually paired with For each so a routine can deal with many files one at a time.

Step · NotificationsFree

Choose from a list

Choose from a list shows a question with a list of answers and waits for you to pick one. It lets one routine cover several variations, such as different projects, games or layouts.

Step · NotificationsFree

Ask Yes or No

Ask Yes or No asks a simple question and waits for an answer. It's the safety catch before steps you don't always want, like closing apps or shutting down.

Step · FilesFree

Delete to Recycle Bin

Delete to Recycle Bin removes one item, or every item in a folder that matches a name pattern, by putting it in the Recycle Bin. It is the safe way to automate clean-ups because nothing is gone for good.

Step · NotificationsFree

Show notification

Show notification pops up a regular Windows notification from KeyRoutines and copies it to the bell. A typical use is the last step of a setup routine, like telling you a game is ready.

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