How to Delete Files Older Than a Specific Date in Windows 10

Do you have any idea how to delete files older than a specific date?

This post fromMiniToolprovides you with several helpful methods to remove files older than X days.

In previous posts, we talked abouthow to add the Permanently delete option to the context menuanddelete files permanently.

Now you might see how to delete files of a particular date range in a couple of ways.

How to Delete Files Older Than a Specific Date

Way 1. you’re able to follow the guide below to delete files older than a specific date.

PressWindows + Ekey combinations to open File Explorer.

ClickDate modifiedand select a time range of unwanted files as shown below.

Wait for the search result to load completely, and pressCtrl + Ato select all files.

Then right-click them to selectDelete.

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Way 2.

Using Windows tweaks

The second way to remove files older than X days is by using Windows tweaks.

PressWindows + Ikey combinations to open parameters.

ClickSystem>Storage>Change how we free up space.

Turn onStorage senseby highlighting the button under it.

Then check the checkboxes under theTemporary Filessection based on your own needs.

ClickClean nowto free up the space now.

Way 3.

Using CMD

As you could see, you could remove files older than X days in controls.

However, you cannot specify specific files or folders to be deleted.

To break this limit, you’ve got the option to useCMDto delete unwanted files.

Typecmdin the Windows search box and right-clickCommand Promptfrom the best match result to selectRun as administrator.

PressEnterto execute the command line.

However, some needed files may be deleted due to wrong operations or other reasons.

In this situation, how to get them back?

you might download the free edition to have a try.

Launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery.

Under theLogical Drivestab, snag the partition where lost files are stored before and click theScanbutton.

Preview and select all needed files.

Wrapping Things Up

Now you should know how to delete files older than a specific date.

Hope the methods listed above are helpful for you.

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