Configure Storage Sense cadence

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1903

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\StorageSense

Options

ConfigStorageSenseGlobalCadence enum
  • Every day -> 1
  • Every week -> 7
  • Every month -> 30
  • During low free disk space -> 0

Description

Storage Sense can automatically clean some of the user’s files to free up disk space. If the group policy "Allow Storage Sense" is disabled, then this policy does not have any effect. Enabled: You must provide the desired Storage Sense cadence. Supported options are: daily, weekly, monthly, and during low free disk space. The default is 0 (during low free disk space). Disabled or Not Configured: By default, the Storage Sense cadence is set to “during low free disk space”. Users can configure this setting in Storage settings.