Where Does SpaceSniffer Store Settings?
SpaceSniffer portable ini file and export defaults on Windows for disk treemap scan views and daily use.
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SpaceSniffer is portable with settings beside the binary. The ini file is SpaceSniffer.ini in the same folder as the exe. Filters, colors, and geometry persist there on exit.
Scan results are live views, not stored databases. Export through File to save snapshots where needed. Back up the ini with the exe folder to preserve layouts. No registry keys are required for the portable build. Filters and colors persist across runs. Run as admin to scan system folders fully. Treemaps beat tables for spotting media hogs.
Where SpaceSniffer stores this, by platform
SpaceSniffer.ini (next to SpaceSniffer.exe)
Settings file created beside the exe on first exit. Keep both together for portable use. Delete to reset filters and window layout.
Frequently asked questions
how do i keep SpaceSniffer settings portable
Keep SpaceSniffer.exe with SpaceSniffer.ini in the same folder. Settings save beside the binary on exit. Moving the exe without the ini resets filters and colors.
where do SpaceSniffer exports save
Use File, Export to save the current view as text or snapshot. Exports go wherever you point them, often Documents. The ini only holds settings, not scan results.
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