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Open Data in DeskAcross settings to find storage locations, manage backups, troubleshoot the app, and configure updates.

Find data and logs or clear unused cache files

Open Data → Storage Locations.

Setting	What it does
Data Directory	Shows the current data folder. Select the folder icon to open it.
Log Directory	Select Open to find runtime logs for troubleshooting.
Clean Cache	Removes cached images, thumbnails, and icons that history no longer references.

To remove older clipboard records, see Manage Clipboard History.

Open Data → Backup & Migration.

Export Backup. Select Export to create a backup file. The app uses password encryption by default. Keep the password available for restoration.
Import Backup. Select Import, choose the backup file, and choose between merge and overwrite recovery. Use merge to bring in backup data while retaining current data. Export a fresh backup before choosing overwrite if you may need the current data later.

Open Data → Diagnostics.

Window Lifecycle. Select View to inspect window lifecycle, destroy protection, and lightweight-mode state when troubleshooting resource usage while the window is hidden.
Reset All Preferences. Select Reset to restore preference defaults. Clipboard history records are kept.

Open Data → Updates.

Setting	What it does
Automatically Check for Updates	Periodically checks whether a new version is available.
Receive Beta Updates	Includes beta test versions when checking for updates.
Receive Nightly Updates	Includes nightly builds when checking for updates.