FAQ

FAQ

Is c² flux free?

Yes. c² flux is free and open-source software licensed under GPLv3.

Does c² flux upload my data?

No. Scan results, history, settings, and language files stay on your computer.

The automatic update check only contacts GitHub to check for a newer release.

Why does Windows ask for administrator rights?

Administrator rights can improve scan speed and access.

They also allow c² flux to use the faster MFT scan on supported NTFS drives.

Where is the data stored?

• Settings\settings.json
  Application settings

• ScanHistory\storage_history.json
  Storage History data

• ScanHistory\...db
  Optional SQLite database for scan comparison

• Languages\lang_*.json
  Additional language files

Can I move the SQLite database?

Yes. Open:

File → Settings → Statistics

Why is a folder missing?

Some protected, unreadable, or restricted folders may be skipped.

How do I verify a download?

Compare the SHA-256 hash of the downloaded ZIP with SHA256SUMS.txt from the same GitHub release.

Was AI involved?

Yes. LLMs were used for coding assistance, debugging, and iteration.

The project still required several hundred hours of human architecture, testing, validation, refinement, and decision-making.