However the recorded data usage may become outdated or difficult to track after changing networks or starting a new billing period. In these situations, clearing or resetting the network data usage statistics can provide a fresh starting point.
Method 1. Reset Network Data Usage from Settings
The quickest way to clear network data usage is through the Windows 11 Settings app.
Step 1. Open Settings
Press Win + I to open Settings.
Step 2. Open Data Usage
Select Network & internet from the left pane, then click Data usage.
Windows will display the amount of data used by the selected network connection, along with a breakdown of usage by application. Use the dropdown menu to select the network you want to reset (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular).
Step 3. Reset the Usage
Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Reset usage stats. Click Reset, then confirm the action when prompted.
Method 2. Manually Delete the Contents of the SRU Folder
When the Settings reset option is unavailable or does not clear the usage information as expected, the network usage data can be removed manually from the Windows system folder.
Step 1. Open the SRU Folder
Start Windows in Safe Mode. Once in Safe Mode, press Win + E to open File Explorer. Navigate to the following path:
C:\Windows\System32\sru
Step 2. Delete the Contents of the SRU Folder
Select all files and folders inside the sru folder, then delete them.
Method 3. Clear Network Data Usage with Wise Care 365
Wise Care 365 provides a simpler way to clean Network Data Usage files without manually browsing to the SRU folder.
Step 1. Download and Install Wise Care 365
Download and install Wise Wise Care 365 from the official website.
Step 2. Select Common Cleaner
Select System Cleaner from the top navigation, then select Common Cleaner from the left panel.
Step 3. Select Network Data Usage
Under Files in Computer, expand Windows System. Find Network Data Usage in the list and check its box.
Step 4. Scan for Network Data Usage Files
Click the Scan button in the upper-right corner. Wise Care 365 will scan the selected cleanup item and identify the Network Data Usage files that can be removed.
Step 5. Clean the Network Data Usage Files
After the scan is complete, review the results and click Clean.
Conclusion
Whether you're starting a new billing cycle, troubleshooting a frozen data page, or performing a comprehensive system tune-up, Windows 11 gives you multiple ways to handle network data resets. Choose the method that best fits your comfort level and current needs.
