Macware Releases DiskTools Pro 3.8.3

OMAHA, NE – September 25, 2012 – Macware, a leading Mac software publisher, announced today version 3.8.3 of DiskTools Pro is now available as a free update to users of its popular Mac utility suite software. The new version now supports Mountain Lion, as well as all previous operating systems through Mac OS X 10.4. Current users can update DiskTools Pro by selecting “Check for Updates Now…” in the Update menu. “DiskTools Pro is the only major disk utility software that offers continued support for earlier Apple operating systems without compromising its powerful features,” said Jason Hogrefe, Product Development Manager for Macware. “This level of support, combined with its perfect track record in disk repair, makes this one of the top Mac utility products for Mac OS X.” DiskTools Pro is a total system utility for the Mac, and the only one that allows you to schedule when to perform important tasks such as file defragmentation, backup and bad sector repair in a single, easy-to-use interface. This intuitive software utility also doesn’t require you to boot from a DVD, CD or separate volume in order to find and repair bad sectors, defragment files and perform many other tasks on the startup volume. Features of DiskTools Pro include: * Defragment your files * Create bootable backups * Find and fix bad sectors * Repair volumes * Receive S.M.A.R.T. alerts * Test disk integrity * Benchmark your volumes * Analyze drive capacity * Repair damaged preference files * Monitor your CPU * Find and repair broken aliases * And more DiskTools Pro is now available online for an MSRP of $79.99. More information is available on the Macware website. System Requirements: * Requires Mac OS X 10.4 and higher (including Mountain Lion) * 256.0 MB of RAM * 80.0 MB Hard Disk Space Pricing and Availability: DiskTools Pro 3.8.3 is now available online for an MSRP of $79.99 USD. More information is available on the Macware website.     About Macware, Inc. Macware develops and publishes award winning intuitive software designed for Mac users. Headquartered in Omaha, the company is committed to the interests of creative Mac users with products available through major retailers in North America, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan, as well as on the Internet. For additional information please visit our website at http://www.macwareinc.com. Press Contact: Rebecca Deterding Macware, Inc. (402) 554-1400 beckyd@macwareinc.com Macware is a registered trademark of Macware, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  

  

Macware Releases DiskTools Pro 3.6.0

OMAHA, NE – January 12, 2010 – Macware, a leading Mac software publisher, announced today version 3.6.0 of DiskTools Pro is now available as a free update to users of its popular Mac utility suite software. The new version supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later, including Apple’s new Snow Leopard. Current users can update DiskTools Pro by selecting “Check for Updates Now…” in the Update menu.

“This update is focused almost completely on our goal of continuously improving upon the features of DiskTools Pro, as well as adding new features that can help Mac users better maintain a healthy computer,” said Ishan Amin, Vice Presidnet of Product Development for Macware. “Very few Mac utilities out there offer this level of continued product support outside of making their applications compatible with new OS upgrades.”

DiskTools Pro is a total system utility for the Mac, and the only one that allows you to schedule when to perform important tasks such as file defragmentation, backup and bad sector repair in a single, easy-to-use interface. This intuitive software utility also doesn’t require you to boot from a DVD, CD or separate volume in order to find and repair bad sectors, defragment files and perform many other tasks on the startup volume.

The new DiskTools Pro update features major enhancements with the defrag tool, along with other new features and options including:

-Added ability to see which files are Fragmented and which files were unable to be Defragmented (with error code explanation).

-Dramatically improved scanning speed (up to 5 times faster) and significantly reduced overall CPU usage while Checking for and Defragging files.

-You can now quickly cancel defragmenting a file without having to wait until the entire file is completely defragmented.

-Added ability to Export fragmented file report to Apple’s TextEdit, Clipboard and/or to a text file.

-Added ability to Scan and Repair Bad Sectors on hard disk media which is not mounted.

-Added Preference File Inspector. Identify and remove/repair damaged Preference (.plist) files across an entire volume or in a selected folder. New feature includes “Export” options.

-Added “Common MacOS Error Codes” description table as a floating window. This window is accessible via the main Help menu.

-Added: You can now choose to point a broken alias/sym link file to a file/folder within a package.

-Added Last Update Check (Date and Time) to the Main Update menu.

-Added ability to open Volume/Device and Log Information directly in Apple’s TextEdit application. This new Export option allows you to print and/or save your data as a PDF file instantly.

-Added ability to cancel Mounting/Unmounting volumes.

-Added “Inspect All Preference Files on All Volumes” option to Advanced Menu.

-Added ability to drag and drop items from the Finder onto the Archive Selected Items list (in Backup/Restore Volume task).

 

 

About Macware, Inc.
Macware develops and publishes award winning intuitive software designed for Mac users. Headquartered in Omaha, the company is committed to the interests of creative Mac users with products available through major retailers in North America, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan, as well as on the Internet.

For additional information please visit our website at http://www.macwareinc.com.

Press Contact:
Rebecca Deterding
Macware, Inc.
(402) 554-1400
beckyd@macwareinc.com

Macware is a registered trademark of Macware, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

 

  

Macware Releases DiskTools Pro 3.5.1

OMAHA, NE – October 27, 2009 – Macware, a leading Mac software publisher, announced today version 3.5.1 of DiskTools Pro is now available as a free update to users of its popular Mac utility suite software. The new version supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later, including Apple’s new Snow Leopard. Current users can update DiskTools Pro by selecting “Check for Updates Now.” in the Update menu.

DiskTools Pro is a total system utility for the Mac, and the only one that allows you to schedule when to perform important tasks such as file defragmentation, backup and bad sector repair in a single, easy-to-use interface. This intuitive software utility also doesn’t require you to boot from a DVD, CD or separate volume in order to find and repair bad sectors, defragment files and perform many other tasks on the startup volume.

The new DiskTools Pro update features:

– Snow Leopard support

– New animated, multi-view task selection interface

– Ability to schedule important folder backups

– Monitor and alert when available hard disk space becomes low

– New CPU monitoring meter to show you how much of your system resources are being used

– Ability to export repair and maintenance logs and Volume/Device information to RTF compatible text files

– New application preferences which include an emphasis on MacBook battery usage protection

– Significantly reduced memory and CPU usage on many built-in tasks

– An updated Users Guide

– Many other minor improvements throughout

DiskTools Pro is now available in Apple retail stores, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Fry’s Electronics, Micro Center and other Mac software retailers, or online for an MSRP of $79.99. More information is available on the Macware website at:

http://www.macwareinc.com/products/DiskToolsPro/overview.html

 

 

About Macware, Inc.
Macware develops and publishes award winning intuitive software designed for Mac users. Headquartered in Omaha, the company is committed to the interests of creative Mac users with products available through major retailers in North America, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan, as well as on the Internet.

For additional information please visit our website at http://www.macwareinc.com.

Press Contact:
Rebecca Deterding
Macware, Inc.
(402) 554-1400
beckyd@macwareinc.com

Macware is a registered trademark of Macware, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.