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    DaisyDisk versions

    Why having two editions?

    Mac App Store submission guidelines have certain requirements for what an app can and can’t do. One of such requirements is inability to operate in privileged mode.

    While being generally useful (as it prevents some apps from damaging your system) this requirement may influence functionality of applications that need low-level system access. In order to comply with these rules we’ve removed a few features from the Mac App Store edition of DaisyDisk.

    Differences

    Here’s a complete list of differences between two editions of DaisyDisk:

    Stand-aloneMac App Store
    System versionOS X 10.7 or newer*OS X 10.7 or newer
    Safety measuresDeveloper IDSandboxing
    Advanced featuresScan as administrator—
    Deleting “stuck” files—
    Hidden space detection—
    Updates viaBuilt-in updaterMac App Store
    RegistrationLicense keysApple DRM
    BuyStand-alone versionMac App Store version

    Legacy versions for OS X 10.5 —10.6 users are available.

    Version migration

    If you wish to migrate from the Mac App Store to the stand-alone edition, simply download the stand-alone app. It will detect your Mac App Store purchase and work without requiring a key. Alternatively, you can send your purchase receipt or a screenshot of your App Store’s Purchased tab with DaisyDisk visible to support@daisydiskapp.com and we’ll send you back the key.

    Migration from stand-alone to the Mac App Store edition is technically impossible without re-purchasing DaisyDisk.

    Table of Content

    Using DaisyDisk

    • Disk overview, scanning
    • Understanding the disk map
    • Locating space wasters
    • Previewing
    • Deleting files

    Advanced features

    • Scanning as administrator
    • Parallel scanning
    • Local snapshots, versions and Time Machine
    • Hidden disk space
    • Tips and tricks

    Registration

    • Why purchase?
    • Registering DaisyDisk

    FAQ

    • DaisyDisk versions
    • Keyboard shortcuts and multi-touch gestures

    Troubleshooting

    • Troubleshooting
    • Oddities with disk space calculations

    See also

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