Is SpaceShift freeware?
No, but it's not crippled either. You can download and use every feature without buying a license, nothing is locked or disabled. The only difference is a 15 second wait each time you launch it, as a reminder to pick up a license when you're ready.
Do I need to buy it for every computer I own?
Each purchase covers one computer, so buy a license for each computer you want to run it on. You can move a license between computers whenever you like: open License Management in SpaceShift and click Remove License on the old computer to free it up, then activate the new one from your account page.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and SpaceShift is yours, updates included.
Do I need an internet connection to use it?
No, SpaceShift runs completely offline day to day. You only need a connection once, to grab your license key.
How is this different from Windows virtual desktops?
Windows virtual desktops are separate, invisible workspaces you switch between. SpaceShift is one continuous desktop. You scroll across it, you see your windows move, and the radar always shows you the whole picture. Nothing is ever hidden.
Why does it ask for administrator rights?
SpaceShift moves other applications' windows. Administrator rights let it manage every window on your desktop, including apps that run elevated. It never touches anything else.
Can I keep some apps from moving?
Yes, add them to the Exclusion List and they stay put while everything else scrolls. SpaceShift also has plenty of other options to control, recall, and manage your windows beyond that.
Do I need a mouse, or is a laptop trackpad okay?
A trackpad works fine. Scrolling is based on where your cursor is, not what device moved it. You can also set your own hotkeys to scroll instead of touching the edges at all.
Does it work with multiple monitors?
Yes. SpaceShift runs on your primary monitor and leaves windows on your other monitors exactly where they are.
Can I use it with Windows' virtual desktops?
Yes. SpaceShift works on whichever desktop you launch it on, and it only ever touches windows on that desktop. Anything you keep on your other virtual desktops stays exactly where it is. Its grid and edge glow live on the desktop you started it on, so switching to another desktop leaves them behind. To use SpaceShift on a different desktop, just launch it there, or pin it to all desktops from Task View (right-click the window, then Show this window on all desktops).
Does it work on Mac or Linux?
Not yet. SpaceShift is Windows only right now. We're working on other platforms and will announce it when it's ready.
What happens to my windows if I close SpaceShift?
SpaceShift automatically puts every window back where it was before you opened it. Nothing stays scrolled off-screen or out of place.
Will this slow down my computer?
No. SpaceShift is lightweight and runs quietly in the background. You'll only notice it while you're actively scrolling or using the radar.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 (version 1809 or newer) or Windows 11, 64-bit. It runs best on Windows 11. On hardware, a dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 200 MB of free disk space is all it needs, any PC from the last several years will run it comfortably.