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    Why register/upgrade?

    This section does not apply to the Mac App Store edition of DaisyDisk.

    DaisyDisk is a “try-before-you-buy” software. You can evaluate DaisyDisk as long as you wish, but we encourage you to purchase a license and support further development.

    Registration benefits:

    • No “nag-screens”, badges or overlays
    • All functions, including the in-app deletion, are available
    • Free updates
    • Priority support by e-mail
    • One license can be used on multiple Macs

    DaisyDisk has a very non-restrictive and flexible licensing policy:

    SetupLicenses required
    Several Macs owned by one personPersonal
    One shared MacPersonal
    A household with several Mac ownersFamily license or 1 personal license per person
    Commercial use1 personal license per Mac or corporate license

    If you don’t have a license yet, you can purchase it in our online store. Feel free to contact our support if you have any questions.

    Upgrade from DaisyDisk 1.x

    The upgrade from DaisyDisk 1.x to 2.x normally costs $9.95. However, if your license was issued before October 15, 2009 or after September 1, 2010, you can upgrade for free.

    To upgrade, just launch DaisyDisk 2 (the stand-alone edition) and you will see your upgrade options and directions.

    Even though you can keep using DaisyDisk 2 with your existing DaisyDisk 1.x keys, the in-app file deletion will be blocked and the application will display reminders on every launch.

    You can only upgrade to the stand-alone edition of DaisyDisk 2. Migrating to the Mac App Store edition without re-purchasing the application is technically impossible.

    Table of Content

    Getting started

    • Overview of disks, scanning
    • Understanding the disk map
    • Locating space wasters
    • Previewing file content and details
    • Deleting files

    Advanced usage

    • Scanning as administrator
    • Parallel scanning
    • FileVault support
    • Local snapshots, versions and Time Machine
    • Hidden disk space
    • Oddities with disk space calculations
    • A brief history of sunburst visualization
    • DaisyDisk versions
    • Tips and tricks
    • Keyboard shortcuts and multi-touch gestures
    • Troubleshooting

    Registration

    • Why register/upgrade?
    • Registering your license

    See also

    • Version 4, English
    • Version 3, English
    • Version 2
      • English
      • Русский
    • Version 1, English
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