Q: Does TreeSize Free support scanning network drives?
A: Yes, scanning network drives is fully supported by the free version, unless the network share lies within a Windows domain. This is mostly the case in larger environments, such as a company network. The professional edition also supports scans in Windows domains.
Q: Can I use TreeSize Free to scan my mobile phone?
A: Yes, TreeSize Free can scan mobile devices that are connected to the PC via USB. Most smartphones and digital cameras use the MTP (Media transfer protocol), which is not supported by many disk space managers. TreeSize, on the other hand, is able to scan these devices and show the disk space that is occupied on your mobile device.
| Q: | Do you offer a portable version of TreeSize Free ? |
| A: | Yes, our download page allows you to select either the .exe setup file, which can be used for a full installation, or a .zip file that contains the TreeSize Free executable, which can be run without installation. |
| Q: | Am I allowed to use TreeSize Free in a corporate environment? |
| A: | Yes, you may use the free version in a corporate environment. However, scanning of network shares within Windows domains, as it is often the case in corporate environments, is only possible with the professional version. |
| Q: | Why does TreeSize Free show different size values than Windows Explorer? |
| A: | These differences can occur because the free version does not take all NTFS-specific features into account.The personal and professional edition come with an option to analyze NTFS features like hardlinks and alternate data streams, which may make the results more accurate. |