RoboBasket - software for auto file organizing

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Automatically delete old files

This tutorial lets you:

  • Auto delete outdated files
  • Delete files based on created date or last modified date.

First we need to download and install RoboBasket.

RoboBasket is an an automatic file sorter which can automatically process your files based on the user configured set of rules. No programming or script skills needed.

You can download RoboBasket from here.
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Let's see how to automatically delete old files based on created date or last modified date in three easy steps

STEP 1: Add the folder

Add the folder which your file locates by clicking on the "Add New Folder" button. By default RoboBasket cleans your folder in 15 minutes interval. You can click on the "Show Advanced Settings" and change the schedules for processing files.
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set schedules

STEP 2: Set up rules

Create rules with the condition "Date Modified" or "Date Created" and action "Recycle". You can create some rules like this:
If "Date Modified" is not in the last 3 days then "Recycle"
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STEP 3: Apply rules

Click "Start Watching Folders" button. RoboBasket will minimize to your system tray and do its work silently in the background, automatically filing, organizing and cleaning.

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