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    • Power Archiver Starter - CPU and power overhead

      PA_Fan

      I’m running PA 21.00.17 64-bit on a 64-bit i7 desktop with W10 Pro, latest version. This 32gb of installed RAM.

      As I use the PA pbs system for a number of scheduled archiving operations throughout the day, PA Starter is set to load and run at system startup.

      In the course of trying to identify some causes of slowness and bottlenecks in other processes, I notice that PA Starter (PAS) always runs at between 11% and 15% of CPU (see screenshot), usually at about 12-13%. This is by far the highest demanding process on the system, as shown by Task Manager. In Performance Monitor, PAS Average CPU is 8.32, with every other process at less that 1 i.e. in decimal places only.

      Task Manager also shows PAS Power Usage as “Very High”, and is the only process shown thus.

      I have looked again at the information about PAS at https://wiki.powerarchiver.com/en:help:details:powerarchiver_starter, which was last modified in 2016. The article states a low memory usage for PAS of 784k, which is fair enough, but it is the large CPU overhead which is of concern.

      It is of course possible to change the PAS priority, but this has no effect on CPU overhead.

      However, is it possible to change PAS, which is required only at intervals to initiate PA scheduled tasks, from consuming so much system resource for every moment of the day?

      PA Starter.jpg

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    • Command line

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      Hello,

      PowerArchiver Command Line 7 support file greater than 2 Go ?

      Thanks

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    • open file manager after extracting from archives...

      P

      i just registered my own copy and i need some help to set it…

      if i set the ‘configuration>shell extension>open folder after extracting’ checkbox, after decompress an archive is opened the file manager on that folder but… if somebody is using a different file manager how to open XYplorer or Directory Opus for example and NOT the MS file manager?

      consider this as a feature request also if not available within the 2022 version

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    • Need to find out how to disable "all users" to end UAC elevation prompt on running PA

      Q

      I am looking for a way to stop the UAC elevation prompt when running Powerarchiver. In an old post about PA 2019, someone asked this and got a response to uncheck “all users” at the prompt but I am not seeing where one can do this. It definitely seems like the way to go though as if I click on “More Details” at the prompt I see that it is trying to run “_pautil.exe /paassociate /allusers /my(long binary string)”. Can you let me know? Thanks.

      PS I tried renaming _pautil.exe and this worked, but I don’t know what the consequence of doing this may be so I would like to do this properly, thanks.

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    • Question is Ashampoo Zip Pro 4 built by the Powerarchiver team?

      D

      Just a question is Ashampoo zip pro 4 built by Powerrachiver as it is very similar and uses the pae encryption.

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    • Transfer PC License to MacBook iOS

      R

      Hi,
      Is it possible to transfer one of my existing PC Licenses to my MacBook?

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    • Transfer License

      R

      Re: Transfer PC License to MacBook iOS

      Here is the email…
      On Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 1:20 PM Rich DiBenedetto rmdibened@gmail.com wrote:
      Greetings,
      Could you assist me with this?
      Can I use my current licenses with MacOS?
      If not, can I transfer a license to MacOS?

      Cheers and Have a Great Day,
      Rich

      On Wed, Dec 9, 2020 at 6:35 AM ConeXware, Inc. ordering@conexware.com wrote:
      Dear Richard DiBenedetto,

      Thank you for supporting PowerArchiver! Please find your activation and registration codes below.

      *** Online Activation ***

      PowerArchiver Select for PowerArchiver Toolbox English - LIFETIME
      is valid until - not limited.

      E-Mail: RMDibened@gmail.com
      Activation Code: ***

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    • Does PA supports Intel's zlib?

      G

      There would be many of us with Intel Processors.

      and they have their own optimized zlib algorithm, which can result in more efficiency if used combined with their hardware processor.

      Reference:
      https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/white-papers/zlib-compression-whitepaper-copy.pdf

      Can we get the same Functionality Under Hardware Acceleration Feature?

      Zlib is not the only feature that intel has included with their processor, there’s many, which if combined can result in efficient and better compression ratios.

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    • GUI: Issue with buttons

      guido

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      Right buttons are not visible

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS - stuck with no support

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      Greetings, new customer searching for help and/or refund…

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    • Cannot login

      P

      Hi Dear,

      Cannot login and request resend license code for my fd

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    • Windows 10 File Explorer crashing context menu on Junction

      W

      With PowerArchiver context menu enabled, it is crashing Windows 10 File Explorer when right-clicking on the Default User junction in C:\Users. Had 2021 installed, updated to today’s 2022, still getting same crash. Must have Hidden files and folders set to Show, and Hide protected operating system files cleared in File Explorer Options|View.

      Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1708) (64-bit)
      PowerArchiver 2022 Version: 21.00.15 (03/2022) 64-bit
      Licensed:
      PowerArchiver Toolbox Edition Personal English

      Disabling PowerArchiver context menu using Autoruns: on the Explorer tab, uncheck PowerArchiver64 under HKLM\Software\Classes\Folders\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers and the crash does not happen.

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    • Conexware update

      W

      Hello,
      When clicking on the main ribbon for a new version I get a script error message.
      Actual version: 21.00.15 - French version
      OS: W10 21H2 19044.1645

      Best regards
      Wilfrid

      PS: Keep building such good software

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    • Update script error

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      when clciking on powerarchiver update from within powerarchiver we get a windows for the update but it nows sayes script errors. I think it could be due to windows update in windows 10 can you look into it. By pressing cancel it seems to be ok. It seems that the page being displayed as erros on it.

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS extract popup not showing buttons

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      From within PA on the extract popup, buttons are hidden, I must resize the window to get access to the OK/Cancel buttons. Tried on the default notebook screen (Macbook M1 Max 14") as well as on my external monitor (4k).Screenshot_2022-05-12_10-02-10.jpg

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS directory separator inside RAR

      F

      Just uncompressed a RAR file that has a folder within, PA created the folder but the files inside are not being saved into folder because directory separator is a BACKSLASH (Windows style) instead of SLASH (macOS).Screenshot_2022-05-12_09-59-08.jpg

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    • PDF Encrypt and Sign Section Missing

      W

      Ho già contattato il supporto con il modulo presente qui https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ da settimane ma non ho ricevuto riscontro e ora che ho aggiornato alla versione 21.00.15 ho notato che il problema persiste.
      Quando clicco PDF Encrypt & Sign nel tab Crittografia appare la schemata riportata sotto come se mancassero le funzionalità.

      I’ve already contacted support with the form here https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ weeks ago but I haven’t received any feedback and now that I’ve updated to version 21.00.15 I’ve noticed that the problem persists.
      When I click on PDF Encrypt & Sign in the Encryption tab the schematic below appears as if the functionality is missing.

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    • PowerArchiver 2022 Final does not find external DVD-Burner

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      I have tried to burn a DVD with PowerArchiver 2022 Final, but it didn’t work because PA didn’t found the external DVD-Burner.
      I have tried several burners from Sony, LG, Dell.
      I have connected the burners with several USB-Ports but unfortunately without any success.
      With other burning software, e. g. Nero, all burner worked perfect on each USB-Port.
      The same problem occured with PA2018 and it was solved with an update, but I don’t remember the detailed software version.
      Could you check the possibility of an bug, please?
      Thank you for your support in advance!

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    PowerArchiver 2007 10.00 Beta 5

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    • spwolf
      spwolf conexware last edited by

      Dear users,

      We are pleased to show you our latest and greatest version - PowerArchiver 2007 in BETA form.

      After several months of development, we think that time has come to share it with the “outside” world.

      In order to show appreciation to our customers, Beta 1, Beta 2 and Beta 3 will be released only to registered customers for download through their account.

      My Account:
      https://www.conexware.com/shop

      Note: You will need to resend codes to yourself and get latest PA 2007 codes that will be usable with final version of PA 2007 as well.

      Please understand that future versions will be available for everyone to try and use. We simply wanted to give something extra to the people who have supported us for so long.

      Thank you!

      PA Team,
      ConeXware, Inc.

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      • spwolf
        spwolf conexware last edited by

        Version 10.00 BETA [November/2006]
        Major improvements

        Major changes:

        • Completely new “Modern” Interface
        • Queue System (Add/Extract/Backup)
        • PowerArchiver Starter - system tray application
        • Support for transparent updating 7-zip archives
        • New Plug-in System - TC Compatible
        • Hybrid Shell Extensions
        • 7zip SFX creation support
        • True Multilanguage Edition
        • Portions re-written in assembler like language
        • Optimized speed, size and memory usage

        Improvements:

        • Improved Graphics and User Experience
        • Improved Updating System
        • Improved Progress Bar with Pause
        • Enhanced Explorer View support
        • Various minor updates and changes
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        • spwolf
          spwolf conexware last edited by

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          • spwolf
            spwolf conexware last edited by

            Please Note:

            This is an BETA release. It is not perfect. There are some known issues that will be improved in B2.

            Future improvements

            • Some of the graphics will be improved
            • Help will be updated with more info
            • 7zip SFX will be re-written for smaller size
            • Installation will be repackaged

            Please report any issues you find in these forums. There will be 3-4 beta releases before we release final PA 2007.

            thank you!

            PA Team
            ConeXware, Inc.

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            • spwolf
              spwolf conexware last edited by

              BETA 2

              Whats New:

              • New MSI based Installer
              • Smaller 7zip SFX
              • Graphics improved
              • Several smaller issues fixed
              • Small improvements

              Please download latest version from your account. We expect Beta 3 this week, and it should be first public Beta.

              You will probably want to uninstall previous versions of PowerArchiver, due to new installer. You dont really have to though.

              thank you,

              PA Team
              ConeXware, Inc.

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              • spwolf
                spwolf conexware last edited by

                BETA 3

                Numerous smaller updates and fixes. Please check your reported bugs and see if they have been fixed.

                You can download it from your PA account. Just download installer, there is no need to get new keys (PA 2007 keys will work throughout 2007 release).

                thank you!

                PA Team,
                ConeXware, Inc.

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                • spwolf
                  spwolf conexware last edited by

                  BETA 4

                  Please check your reported bugs and see if they have been fixed.

                  You can download it from your PA account. Just download installer, there is no need to get new keys (PA 2007 keys will work throughout 2007 release).

                  thank you!

                  PA Team,
                  ConeXware, Inc.

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                  • spwolf
                    spwolf conexware last edited by

                    BETA 5

                    Please check your reported bugs and see if they have been fixed.

                    You can download it from your PA account. Just download installer, there is no need to get new keys (PA 2007 keys will work throughout 2007 release).

                    This is first time Beta release is available to International license customers, and in German language!

                    thank you!

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