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    anything planned for the future or is this software just dead now?

    Tech Support 22 days ago
    News/Update on PowerArchiver/Connexion in 2024
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    Hi everyone, some good news about PowerArchiver… I’ve managed to get in touch with the original developer of PowerArchiver, Ivan Petrovic, and he has confirmed that the product is not dead or abandoned, in fact it is still very much alive! There has been a hiatus over the past months for various reasons, but that we should expect to see stuff coming through in the coming months (hopefully the next 2 months).

    Tech Support Feb 27, 2025, 2:18 PM
    BETA PowerArchive 22.00.11 - Windows 11 Context Menu duplicated/additional tier
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    The Windows 11 context menu for PowerArchiver on normal files (to be compressed, etc.) is now showing multiple tiers with two identical menus. See attached captures of the issue:

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    Edition Windows 11 Pro
    Version 24H2
    OS build 26100.2605

    Tech Support Jan 19, 2025, 8:56 AM
    No Icons for SFX-Archives
    M

    Hello!

    I’ve just created SFX-Archives both from ZIP and 7z-Archives and none has an Icon as it seems.
    I use the new version 22.00.11.

    Zwischenablage_10-22-2024_01.jpg

    Tech Support Oct 23, 2024, 5:19 PM
    Zip extraction from windows 11 by windows
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    Basically I used powerarchiver context menus to zip up a folder then i used windows 11 own built in zip extractor via the context menu to extract all and this is where it throw up a fault. , I’m using windows 11 .

    The file that was a problem in the zip that windows 11 could not extract was iva “babe” cotton.jpg
    I know it has non standard quotes in it.

    However I had winrar on the computer and tried the exact same method with their context menu compress to zip and then I extracted the file with windows own extract all context menu and it had no problems. This indicates that powerarchiver is doing something different with iva “babe” cotton.jpg compressing to zip.

    Then I changed iva “babe” cotton.jpg to iva babe cotton.jpg and compressed it with powerarchiver and then tried it with windows 11 extract all and had no problems. It looks like powerarchiver is doing something to that one file that has quotes in it.

    Please note that powerarchiver extracted both zip files with no problems, only windows built in zip extraction had the fault. Reason I’m letting people know in case they send zip files with special characters in files names to people who do not have powerarchiver.

    When will a fix be implemented?

    Tech Support Oct 21, 2024, 7:18 AM
    Installer problem
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    On installing the program I am getting the error message:

    "Unable to execute file c:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\pashutil.exe

    CreateProcess failed: code 2

    The system cannot find the file specified"

    This can’t be right!

    I am using the latest official build of Windows 11

    Tech Support Oct 14, 2024, 6:37 AM
    Button alignment. About window.
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    Buttons are not properly aligned on About screen.
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    Tech Support Oct 7, 2024, 12:10 PM
    Button alignment on config window.
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    Buttons not aligned on configuration window.
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    Tech Support Oct 7, 2024, 12:09 PM
    BETA: PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.10
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    New version:
    PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.10:

    Download:
    https://u.powerarchiver.com/pa2023/powarc220010.exe

    New build for some bug fixes and issues - full list to come with new update. Please test and see if you have any issues.

    Thanks everyone for your assistance!

    Tech Support Oct 7, 2024, 9:33 AM
    BETA: PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.11
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    New version:
    PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.11:

    Download:
    https://u.powerarchiver.com/pa2023/powarc220011.exe

    New build for some bug fixes and issues - full list to come with new update. Please test and see if you have any issues.

    Thanks everyone for your assistance!

    Tech Support Oct 7, 2024, 9:32 AM
    Missing Icons
    LuxorL

    Just tried using the Modern (Windows 10) Icon set and seeing a few missing icons in both PowerArchiver Burner and PowerArchiver Encryption screens . They are all there in the Minimalistik icon set and the only difference I can see is the former is blue and the latter grey. In version 22.00.9

    powerarc_2023-09-18_17-00-19.png

    powerarc_2023-09-18_17-01-05.png

    Tech Support Sep 21, 2024, 10:33 AM
    THE SSL CERTIFICATE FOR *.POWERARCHIVER.COM HAS EXPIRED.
    Brian GregoryB

    @spwolf @Mili THE SSL CERTIFICATE FOR *.POWERARCHIVER.COM HAS EXPIRED.

    Tech Support Aug 14, 2024, 2:49 PM
    PA2023 22.00.09 trying to delete a directory from a tar file.
    Brian GregoryB

    I had a large .tar file (a backed up WSL) and I want to delete a few directories and their contents from it using PA2023.
    PA just destroys the whole archive as soon as I try to delete a directory, leaving it in a state where PA2023 won’t even open it any more.
    I tried several times and also tried compressing it to .tar.xz instead - same result.

    This should either actually work, or it should say operation not supported and do nothing.

    Tech Support Jul 8, 2024, 9:51 PM
    PA 2023: No portable version?
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    Hello!
    The regular version of PA 2023 is out for over 6 months now, but there is still no sign of the portable release.
    (When) will there be one?
    Thanks!

    Tech Support Jul 5, 2024, 5:04 PM
    PA2023: Portable version missing?
    A

    Hello!
    Is there currently no portable version of PA2023 available?
    (When) do you plan to release one?
    Thanks!

    Tech Support Jul 2, 2024, 7:09 AM
    2024
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    Will you be releasing 2024 soon?

    Tech Support Jul 2, 2024, 7:07 AM
    PA 2023 Toolbox - 22.00.09 - Remove archive encryption
    PA_FanP

    Win 11 64 bit

    I have some archives which have been encrypted, using the encrypt option either in pbs or when interactively creating a zip. When I open these, and look at files, I am asked for passwords, which I know, and then can view items or decrypt the files in the archive (tools>decrypt files).

    However, when I use the Actions>Remove Archive Encryption (whether using the same zip or asking to write another), the routine shows progress bar to the end, but then just hangs i.e. “OK” never activates. All process information shows this stalled/hanging.

    What can I do to sort this out?

    Tech Support Feb 17, 2024, 10:53 AM
    Bug extracting from ZIP etc using Extract here with PA 22.00.09
    Brian GregoryB

    For example:
    Download this ZIP file: http://dslstats.me.uk/files/dslstats32W-6.5.zip
    Everything in the ZIP file is in a directory “dslstats32W-6.5”.
    However when I extract using right click “Extract Here” the name of the directory created is “2W-6.5” !
    I am running PA 22.00.09 on Windows 11. I have seen the same happen with some other kinds of archive too.

    Tech Support Dec 9, 2023, 3:02 PM
    Updates
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    Any updates going to happen for the bugs reported?

    Tech Support Dec 1, 2023, 8:24 AM

    PA2007 What do you think?

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    • RJWaringR
      RJWaring
      last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 2:32 PM

      Since the 1st Beta release of PowerArchiver 2007 there have been many Forums, comments and amendments to the new Ultimate Achiver!

      However, we have yet had a poll to allow us all to vote on our thoughts on the programs success and wither or not we as users, customers or potential customers think so far.

      Taking into consideration we are still in Beta Please feel free to vote and add your comments about the new version.

      “Please note that this is for technical issues but more for us to speak freely on our experience and thoughts about PA2007”

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        spwolf conexware
        last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 5:08 PM

        Be warned, whoever gives negative feedback will get their registration codes nulled!

        :-)

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          spwolf conexware
          last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 5:09 PM

          p.s. its too many options… usually good poll is 3-4 options total.

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          • RJWaringR
            RJWaring @spwolf
            last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 10:53 PM

            I know, I was going to host a pile of questions on my site and then send it to you guys. However, this was the quickest method!

            Its a shame your poll doesnt allow you to have multiple quesions.
            e.g
            1.Do you like the look and feel of PA
            a. DAM RITE!
            b. Its ok i guess
            c. ow? has it changed!

            2. What do you think of the features?
            a. What dont i think!! its great!
            b. Versitile
            c. It has features? where are they then?

            OW and ignore Spywolf Guys hes only joking about taking away your serials…… “i think” :confused:

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              spwolf conexware @RJWaring
              last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 10:57 PM

              @Sir:

              OW and ignore Spywolf Guys there only joking about taking away your serials……:confused:

              i think everyone got that part :D

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              • RJWaringR
                RJWaring
                last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 11:00 PM

                Your one of them guys who laur someone into a false sense of security arnt you! :D

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                  spwolf conexware @RJWaring
                  last edited by Jan 29, 2007, 11:04 PM

                  @Sir:

                  Your one of them guys who laur someone into a false sense of security arnt you! :D

                  … and then … ZAP… and keys are gone… better behave guys…

                  or am I joking?

                  :P

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                  • TBGBeT
                    TBGBe @spwolf
                    last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 9:46 AM

                    Yet again - a poll that I may not vote on :confused:

                    Still, that I guess that means my reg code is safe :p

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                      spwolf conexware @TBGBe
                      last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 11:18 AM

                      @TBGBe:

                      Yet again - a poll that I may not vote on :confused:

                      Still, that I guess that means my reg code is safe :p

                      you are priviledged, such tasks are below your standards :-).

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                      • RJWaringR
                        RJWaring
                        last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 12:46 PM

                        I see what you are doing Spywolf! using reverse Psychology in order to make others feel they are above completing polls on PA and that such tasks are obtuse to their standards.

                        But from looking at the poll so far 85% of users beleave the new version of PA Rules! with 42% who prefer the new style Menu’s! I would guess that that number should go up once they learn how to use the ribbon menu.

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                        • TBGBeT
                          TBGBe @RJWaring
                          last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 2:13 PM

                          By the way, Sir Richard…
                          Where’s the
                          “Don’t use GUI - I do everything via shell extensions” option :confused:
                          {Also aren’t polls invalid when there is no “Just Drink Beer” option :D }

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                            andy2004
                            last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 3:52 PM

                            I just downloaded and installed the 10 beta 7, to things immediately jumped out at me, 1, the new layout of the toolbar, change it to use the old which i prefer, and the size of the .dat file to create 7-zip sfx files at 294kb, jeez, and thats compressed using UPX, i was expecting something in the region of 60-70kb upx compressed, due to the fact the 1 i’m currently using is only 47kb, note by changing the upx packer to Upack reduced to 203024 bytes, Upack is also freeware, sorry i just couldnt help myself to re-compressing the .dat file.
                            I believe you could make the 7-zip dat file smaller without recompressing it.

                            Upack by Dwing available here, http://www.wex.cn/dwing/mycomp.htm#upack and it comes with a gui to

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                              spwolf conexware @andy2004
                              last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 3:57 PM

                              @andy2004:

                              I just downloaded and installed the 10 beta 7, to things immediately jumped out at me, 1, the new layout of the toolbar, change it to use the old which i prefer, and the size of the .dat file to create 7-zip sfx files at 294kb, jeez, and thats compressed using UPX, i was expecting something in the region of 60-70kb upx compressed, due to the fact the 1 i’m currently using is only 47kb, note by changing the upx packer to Upack reduced to 203024 bytes, Upack is also freeware, sorry i just couldnt help myself to re-compressing the .dat file

                              whats the link for upack?

                              yeah, it is big, and not something we can change easily, 7zip dll itself is 160kb or more and then we are left with interface :-).

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                                spwolf conexware @RJWaring
                                last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 4:12 PM

                                i dont get it? Everyone likes it according to poll… Thats why you dont have poll where 6 answers are positive ones :-).

                                There are only 2 negative answers on the poll… And nobody picked them.

                                If someone dont likes Office UI…they dont have to use it :-).

                                We probably got around 100 emails so far on people liking it, and so far got 1 negative email, so ratio is good.

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                                  spwolf conexware @RJWaring
                                  last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 4:13 PM

                                  @Sir:

                                  I see what you are doing Spywolf! using reverse Psychology in order to make others feel they are above completing polls on PA and that such tasks are obtuse to their standards.

                                  Not really, it is hard to expect anything but mostly good answers on PowerArchiver forums, since people here like…PowerArchiver:-).

                                  It is hard to expect that people who visit daily dont like it :-).

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                                    andy2004
                                    last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 4:35 PM

                                    if u look at my previous post spywolf i added the webpage to Upack, there are 2 gui’s for it, winUpack is standard and UPO is for running it through the numbers, to get the best size, itstead of doing it manually
                                    for the 7-zip dat file, it would be 3,47 with a filesize of 202924 bytes for the smallest size, talking of filesizes, wouldnt it be possible for you to modify a sfx file already made as small as possible without compression, add info to that.

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                                      spwolf conexware @andy2004
                                      last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 4:58 PM

                                      @andy2004:

                                      if u look at my previous post spywolf i added the webpage to Upack, there are 2 gui’s for it, winUpack is standard and UPO is for running it through the numbers, to get the best size, itstead of doing it manually
                                      for the 7-zip dat file, it would be 3,47 with a filesize of 202924 bytes for the smallest size, talking of filesizes, wouldnt it be possible for you to modify a sfx file already made as small as possible without compression, add info to that.

                                      you have to consider that we have to have full interface. When we modified 7zip sfx, we couldnt add all the features we wanted, without size going up. And more important was that we found out that modified sfx was slower than using dll, which is why we moved to dll.

                                      It is mostly for distributing files that are large - larger than 10-15 MB compressed, so extra 150kb for interface doesnt really matter…

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                                        spwolf conexware
                                        last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 5:07 PM

                                        we did try upack, but for reason that escapes me now, we decided un upx implementation… could be false positives or some incompatibility, not sure anymore.

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                                        • RJWaringR
                                          RJWaring
                                          last edited by Jan 30, 2007, 8:08 PM

                                          What are you saying?? that I fixed the poll??? ;)

                                          I am discusted! after all I am an honorable “Sir!”

                                          huhh fixing polls!..…

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                                          • manuangiM
                                            manuangi
                                            last edited by Feb 25, 2007, 11:20 PM

                                            lol ^^

                                            ivan, spwolf, it’s not fair you voted too! :P

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                                              spwolf conexware @manuangi
                                              last edited by Feb 25, 2007, 11:35 PM

                                              @manuangi:

                                              lol ^^

                                              ivan, spwolf, it’s not fair you voted too! :P

                                              and where is your vote?

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                                                pantalone @spwolf
                                                last edited by Feb 26, 2007, 2:16 AM

                                                @spwolf:

                                                Not really, it is hard to expect anything but mostly good answers on PowerArchiver forums, since people here like…PowerArchiver:-).

                                                It is hard to expect that people who visit daily dont like it :-).

                                                Okay, you forced me to reply. I’ve been using PA 2006 for a few months and I love it! I was a registered user of that other software (initials W.Z.) but they ticked me off by asking me to pay for the most recent upgrade.

                                                PA 2007 seems to work just fine (save for a few bugs I’m sure will be worked out before final release) but I really don’t like the new interface. It’s too “busy”. But as long as I can use the “classic” interface, I’ve got no problem. Of course, I’m still using the “Windows Classic” style on my XP machine, too…

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                                                  Grizzly @spwolf
                                                  last edited by Feb 26, 2007, 10:27 PM

                                                  Hi!

                                                  Great job guys!

                                                  However there are two things that annoy me.
                                                  Why is it not possible to cascade the context menu like in PA2006?
                                                  Some Buttons are to small for the German translation.

                                                  Best Regards
                                                  Felix

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                                                    spwolf conexware @Grizzly
                                                    last edited by Feb 26, 2007, 10:31 PM

                                                    @Grizzly:

                                                    Hi!

                                                    Great job guys!

                                                    However there are two things that annoy me.
                                                    Why is it not possible to cascade the context menu like in PA2006?
                                                    Some Buttons are to small for the German translation.

                                                    Best Regards
                                                    Felix

                                                    sure it is… you just have to do via Add to submenu button…

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                                                      Grizzly @spwolf
                                                      last edited by Feb 26, 2007, 10:42 PM

                                                      @spwolf:

                                                      sure it is… you just have to do via Add to submenu button…

                                                      Thanks for the fast help!

                                                      Now I saw the button. :o
                                                      I didn’t know it was this button because some parts of the text are missing in the German translation. ;)

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                                                        spwolf conexware @Grizzly
                                                        last edited by Feb 26, 2007, 11:35 PM

                                                        @Grizzly:

                                                        Thanks for the fast help!

                                                        Now I saw the button. :o
                                                        I didn’t know it was this button because some parts of the text are missing in the German translation. ;)

                                                        :-)

                                                        We enlarged everything to the maximum especially for the germans….

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