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    • Optimize archive on Context Menu

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      I noticed that the option to add the optimize archive function to the context menu is missing on Windows 10.
      Opening each archive with the interface in order to click it becomes tedious with many files.

      Same for others functions like Remove Archive Encryption

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    • Support for Zstandard .zst/.zstd archives

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      It would be nice to be able to at least extract Zstandard archives.

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    • Highlighting files and folders in Add modes

      PA_Fan

      I prefer to use light themes, and when, for example, I have set up my main archive screen to be Classic Toolbar with Blizzard Blue, files in the archive are highlighted (no checkboxes, full row select) with white text on grey background. They are easy to see .

      However, in the Add screens, the files and folders are black type upon a pale blue background, which is not so readily visible, especially when highlighting separate files in lists with Ctrl/Click for addition. It would be ideal if the backgrounds to files in these screens could be set to mimic the highlighting of those in the main archive window.

      I have tried experimenting with different themes and settings for skins, toolbars and so forth, but, unless I’ve missed something, none seem to give me the effect I want.

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    • .BH in Windows 11 Context Menu

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      Re: Windows 11 Context menu support

      It would really make me happy if you put .BH in the Windows 11 context menu. I know it’s in the “More Options” section, but this would make it more convenient. Don’t know why the option to add it to the menu isn’t there in the first place. P-L-E-A-S-E ??? :) Thanks You!

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    • paq9a support

      R

      Any chance of including this format in a future release?

      https://github.com/FS-make-simple/paq9a

      Exceptional compression levels.

      Thanks.

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    • Windows Store Delivery (and ideally updates)

      TheAndyMac

      Now that the Windows Store is making support for non-UWP apps mainstream, including those with their own update delivery process, it would be nice to see PowerArchiver in the Windows Store going forwards - at least as a channel for the product to be available.

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    • What features do you want in new format?

      spwolf

      Tell us what features you want from new format…

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    • Windows 11 Context menu support

      BigMike

      In Windows 11 a new explorer context menu is introduced.
      The “old” context menu may still be accessed through an additional mouse click, to reach the PowerArchiver context menu functions, but this isn’t comfortable at all.

      Could you add PowerArchiver items to the first level (and ideally disable the Windows native ZIP entry)

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    • OneDrive for Business support

      Z

      I’m surprised that OneDrive for Business isn’t supported. I can’t link my company’s OneDrive account, but a personal (free) account works fine.

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    • Better handling for protected archives

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to propose an improvement for password protected archives.

      Actual behavior is:
      If I open an archive, which is password protected and make a typo in the password dialog, I’ll get the message, that the password was wrong and I end up with an empty window. I need to reopen the archive to be able to enter the password again.

      Improved behavior:
      Tell me, that the password was wrong and give me the chance to enter the correct password to decrypt the archive.

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    • ZIPX: Add support for packing JPEG with specialized algorithm

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      Hello!
      I know I have been asking for this feature some time ago, but as nothing has changed let me ask again:
      The ZIPX-format offers an algorithm, that compresses JPEG-files by about 20-30%. Please add compression (packing) support for this in ZIPX-archives to Powerarchiver. Extraction of JPEGs packed into ZIPX by this algorithm is already supported by Powerarchiver for a long time, so it should not be difficult? Or is it a licensing problem?
      Thanks!

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    • Better archive type handling with drag & drop

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to suggest, that the correct archive type is (always) selected, when adding files by drag & drop to an archive.

      This is already happening if the archive has the correct extension. For example, if I’m adding files to test.zip, zip will be selected. If I’m adding files to test.7z, 7z will be selected as format in “Add dialog”.

      But this won’t be working, if the archive has not the “right” extension.
      So XPI files (Firefox addons) for example are ZIP files. PowerArchiver opens them without any problems, but if I try to add file by drag & drop, PowerArchiver won’t auto select “ZIP”, but use the last selected archive format, while PowerArchiver already knows, that I’m trying to add files to a ZIP.

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    Creation of a U3 (portable) package

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      ahbrown41 last edited by

      Have you considered creating a U3 or USB drive portable package for PowerArchiver? I think an archiver would be an excellent addition to the list of software programs for U3 drives. I think creation of the package is pretty simple and it is free.

      Thanks!

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        spoirier last edited by

        I second this suggestion. WinRAR is already available for U3 and I think users should have a better option. :)

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          spwolf conexware @spoirier last edited by

          I am glad we will have beta testers ready for our U3 release :-).

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            spoirier @spwolf last edited by

            Any guess when you will have a beta version available? :D

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              spwolf conexware @spoirier last edited by

              next Monday I hope…I think most of things have been completed already, just waiting to be tested a bit internally.

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                baard @spwolf last edited by

                any news on the release…

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                  Claude Renaud @baard last edited by

                  I would be very interested in it too …

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                    spoirier @Claude Renaud last edited by

                    Spywolf,

                    Any new information about a U3 package? :)

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                      spwolf conexware @spoirier last edited by

                      @spoirier:

                      Spywolf,

                      Any new information about a U3 package? :)

                      soon, we will have some time soon to complete it….

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                        By-Tor @spwolf last edited by

                        I just got a U3 drive and can’t wait to test PA on it too. :)

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                          spwolf conexware @By-Tor last edited by

                          heh, interesting… we wont lack testers I see :-)

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                            spwolf conexware @spwolf last edited by

                            ready?

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                              spoirier @spwolf last edited by

                              Ready and waiting!!! :)

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                                baard @spoirier last edited by

                                yes…yes…please…

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                                  davidsplash @baard last edited by

                                  what is the main difference between the standard pa and u3 version. Just curious as i can already use pa on a usb key.

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                                    spwolf conexware @davidsplash last edited by

                                    U3 is emulating self contained system, once you eject it, all traces dissapear from host OS.

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                                      spwolf conexware @spwolf last edited by

                                      Here you go:
                                      http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/release/powarc962u3.exe

                                      It will be published later on the main pages…

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                                        spoirier @spwolf last edited by

                                        Installation went just fine. Will be testing it tomorrow and report the results. :)

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                                          By-Tor @spoirier last edited by

                                          The installation couldn’t have gone smoother. I haven’t found a problem yet. The only thing that worries me is setting the file associations on the host computer. I’ll have to play around with this more tomorrow.

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                                            spwolf conexware @By-Tor last edited by

                                            @By-Tor:

                                            The installation couldn’t have gone smoother. I haven’t found a problem yet. The only thing that worries me is setting the file associations on the host computer. I’ll have to play around with this more tomorrow.

                                            well thats the whole point of U3 version, that associations and shell extensions get removed properly…

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                                              spwolf conexware @spwolf last edited by

                                              i would guess everything is fine then? :-)

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                                                davidsplash @spwolf last edited by

                                                will development of the u3 package be on the same lines as powerarchiver desktop version. i.e as one version getts better so does the other

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                                                  ivan conexware @davidsplash last edited by

                                                  Yes, of course. As new PowerArchiver comes out, U3 version will come in at most 1-2 days after.

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                                                    By-Tor @spwolf last edited by

                                                    @spwolf:

                                                    i would guess everything is fine then? :-)

                                                    Your guess would be correct. :)

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                                                      spoirier @By-Tor last edited by

                                                      It seems that the Shell Extentions are not being removed when you exit the program. I have the regular version of PA installed on my system with Shell Extentions turned on. After running then exiting the U3 version, the context menu still displays 'PowerArchiver 2006 U3". The regular version of PA has also lost its file associations. I would have thought that PA U3 would save current system settings at startup and restore them when exiting.

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                                                        spwolf conexware @spoirier last edited by

                                                        @spoirier:

                                                        It seems that the Shell Extentions are not being removed when you exit the program. I have the regular version of PA installed on my system with Shell Extentions turned on. After running then exiting the U3 version, the context menu still displays 'PowerArchiver 2006 U3". The regular version of PA has also lost its file associations. I would have thought that PA U3 would save current system settings at startup and restore them when exiting.

                                                        well, it does that actually. What OS are you using and what version of PA U3? I suggest that you try the latest version.

                                                        thanks,

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                                                          spwolf conexware @spwolf last edited by

                                                          Context menu should dissapear once you eject your U3 disk BTW, are you doing that or simply exiting PowerArchiver?

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                                                            spoirier @spwolf last edited by

                                                            Win XP/SP2 and all of the patches from Microsoft. Both Desktop and U3 versions are 9.63.01. Even after ejecting my U3 the context menu still displays 'PowerArchiver 2006 U3".

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                                                              spwolf conexware @spoirier last edited by

                                                              @spoirier:

                                                              Win XP/SP2 and all of the patches from Microsoft. Both Desktop and U3 versions are 9.63.01. Even after ejecting my U3 the context menu still displays 'PowerArchiver 2006 U3".

                                                              you have to eject it for it to do anything - if you simply close PA, it will do nothing.

                                                              With regards to not deleting U3 conext menu - does normal PA menu appear after you eject? If so, what happens when you restart?

                                                              It might be Explorer caching dlls which happens sometimes so only “cure” is restarting the explorer via restart (or closing and starting explorer.exe).

                                                              thanks,

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                                                                spoirier @spwolf last edited by

                                                                I remember having an eject that failed. Perhaps this is what caused my problems. I reinstalled the desktop version to get the context menu sorted out. Now inserting the U3 and running PAU3 updates the context menu correctly. Ejecting the the U3 correctly restores the context menu.

                                                                Sorry for the confusion! :confused:

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                                                                  baard @spoirier last edited by

                                                                  The same thing happened to me, I did the exact same thing as you did to fix the problem. Also thanks to Spywolf for helping understand the mysteries of U3…

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                                                                    By-Tor @baard last edited by

                                                                    Another problem I discovered is that after ejecting the flash drive, I lose the icons configured on the host system for associated files.

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                                                                      spwolf conexware @By-Tor last edited by

                                                                      @By-Tor:

                                                                      Another problem I discovered is that after ejecting the flash drive, I lose the icons configured on the host system for associated files.

                                                                      PA returns associations as they were before (as long as you are using the latest version, we updated U3 version several times in past month).

                                                                      Problem might be with icon caching in Explorer. Same goes with dll caching. Only way some of these things can be “fixed” is restarting explorer.exe or your computer.

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                                                                        By-Tor @spwolf last edited by

                                                                        @spwolf:

                                                                        Problem might be with icon caching in Explorer. Same goes with dll caching. Only way some of these things can be “fixed” is restarting explorer.exe or your computer.

                                                                        After going through the process of restarting and using TweakUI, the icons still went back to the default icons. I had to reload the skin I was using before I got my icons back.

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                                                                          davidsplash @By-Tor last edited by

                                                                          basically the answer to the last quest is simple. The computer does not know that power archiver is alreday installed on the computer so when u take the u3 package out of the usb port it simply deletes the details of powerarchiver from your system.

                                                                          The simply answer that every person is missing is that powerarchiver and the u3 package do not work togther how can they. The u3 deletes all powerarchiver detail;s on exit including icons. basically if you use the u3 package then u will need to reinstall the powerarchiver that is already on your system.

                                                                          you can not have two pa’s on your sytem at the same time thats the problem if using u3 package.

                                                                          I have yested this with and without powerarchiver alreday installed on my computer and have come to this conclusion from the results i had .

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                                                                            spwolf conexware @davidsplash last edited by

                                                                            @davidsplash:

                                                                            basically the answer to the last quest is simple. The computer does not know that power archiver is alreday installed on the computer so when u take the u3 package out of the usb port it simply deletes the details of powerarchiver from your system.

                                                                            The simply answer that every person is missing is that powerarchiver and the u3 package do not work togther how can they. The u3 deletes all powerarchiver detail;s on exit including icons. basically if you use the u3 package then u will need to reinstall the powerarchiver that is already on your system.

                                                                            you can not have two pa’s on your sytem at the same time thats the problem if using u3 package.

                                                                            I have yested this with and without powerarchiver alreday installed on my computer and have come to this conclusion from the results i had .

                                                                            except that your conclusion is not true… those two versions will work together just fine. As long as you properly use the USB stick it should be great.

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                                                                              spwolf conexware @By-Tor last edited by

                                                                              @By-Tor:

                                                                              After going through the process of restarting and using TweakUI, the icons still went back to the default icons. I had to reload the skin I was using before I got my icons back.

                                                                              what do you mean by default icons?

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                                                                                By-Tor @spwolf last edited by

                                                                                @spwolf:

                                                                                what do you mean by default icons?

                                                                                The default icons as used by PA for associated archives as opposed to the ones used by the skin I use - SmoothVista.

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                                                                                  davidsplash @By-Tor last edited by

                                                                                  as i correct that the u3 package actually gets rid of itself after it is taken ouit of the usb port. if so how can it detect that two versions of pa are different.

                                                                                  I had exactly the same problem with portable thunderbird and open office.

                                                                                  I was told by their developers that its because they don’t recoimmend suing u3 packages with standard windows versions of their packages.

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                                                                                    spwolf conexware @By-Tor last edited by

                                                                                    @By-Tor:

                                                                                    The default icons as used by PA for associated archives as opposed to the ones used by the skin I use - SmoothVista.

                                                                                    ah, I thought you got NA icons… we will check it out, thanks.

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                                                                                      spwolf conexware @davidsplash last edited by

                                                                                      @davidsplash:

                                                                                      as i correct that the u3 package actually gets rid of itself after it is taken ouit of the usb port. if so how can it detect that two versions of pa are different.

                                                                                      I had exactly the same problem with portable thunderbird and open office.

                                                                                      I was told by their developers that its because they don’t recoimmend suing u3 packages with standard windows versions of their packages.

                                                                                      i dont really understand what you are saying. U3 and Desktop version of PA will work fine on same computer.

                                                                                      However, while you are using U3 version, then you should not use desktop version at the same time. Once you eject U3, you can continue using desktop version as you were before.

                                                                                      PA uses different registry keys for U3 and desktop version, so there are no conflicts there…

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                                                                                        zerone @baard last edited by

                                                                                        is there hope for a localized build of the u3 package (german) and the option to store the registration information into an .ini file (like SpeedCommander U3)?

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                                                                                          spwolf conexware @zerone last edited by

                                                                                          @zerone:

                                                                                          is there hope for a localized build of the u3 package (german) and the option to store the registration information into an .ini file (like SpeedCommander U3)?

                                                                                          sure, if enough of people ask for it…

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                                                                                            zerone @spwolf last edited by

                                                                                            @spwolf:

                                                                                            sure, if enough of people ask for it…

                                                                                            maybe earlier? register on every PC i plugged my U3 drive is not an option. To register SpeedCommander without registry you can put a “register.ini” in the homefolder with this content:

                                                                                            [register]
                                                                                            KeyCode=abcd....
                                                                                            RegOwner=efgh...
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            the same can be done with the settings (of the u3 version - also stored in registy or am i wrong) and its easy to implement

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                                                                                              Socrates Banned @ivan last edited by

                                                                                              11.5 has been out about a month; will the U3 version be far behind?

                                                                                              Hugh

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                                                                                                spwolf conexware @Socrates last edited by

                                                                                                @Socrates:

                                                                                                11.5 has been out about a month; will the U3 version be far behind?

                                                                                                Hugh

                                                                                                i am glad everyone is waiting for USB version… it will be out after 11.51 :)

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