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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...

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      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?

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      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

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

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    • Transfer License

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      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?

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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.

      de9b4a2d-07e7-4323-a5a3-1b91e73dafc0-image.png

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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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      lit2fly last edited by

      when will PA 2007 be out? I can’t wait to buy it :D

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      • RJWaring
        RJWaring last edited by

        Hi,

        Once all the bugs have been fixed and PA Beta Testers are happy then I’m sure the release will come soon. We are in the second week of beta 8 with 9 soon to follow.

        If you are purchasing for a personal basis up to 5 computers then then you can buy Now! and you will receive the upgrade to PowerArchiver 2007 free.

        For more information visit;
        http://www.powerarchiver.com/order/

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        • spwolf
          spwolf conexware last edited by

          p.s. all customers get additional free PA 2007 update, if they purchased in 2007

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          • moles42
            moles42 Alpha Testers @spwolf last edited by

            although I accept that programs are upgraded and improved upon as newer versions are released I’m afraid I don’t see it that way with PA10 this time around.

            I’ve been an avid user of your software for a number of years now and always held it in high regards when I needed to zip or create self-extracting files but now I fear the program seems to be taking the same route as Ahead Nero did a year or so ago…they too made a massive change to layout and upgrades only to
            find themselves providing customers with ‘bloated’ software.

            all bells & whistles trying to impress the customer
            when really all the customer wants is simplicity.
            what makes me qualified to say so? well nothing really apart from being one of those said customers who have used many many versions of the 2 products mentioned here.

            my reply here isn’t trying to devalue the product but merely for me to voice MY opinion about the latest version of PA…I’m afraid I for one will be staying with previous versions of your product and I’m sure it will serve me well for many years to come.

            for me it seemed like a backward step in many respects and although it does still give me the opportunity to use the ‘classic’ layout I don’t see any reason for me to upgrade on a permenant basis to PA10.

            I still like the ability to create a self-extracting file without additional windows popping up for me to confirm my choices but I’m sure your product will have many more positive votes than my negative one.

            I still hold your product in high regards but for me an earlier 9+ version will be the way to go.

            thanks for letting me air my views.

            Mike.

            Windows 10 Pro x64
            Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
            4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
            NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

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            • spwolf
              spwolf conexware @moles42 last edited by

              @moles42:

              although I accept that programs are upgraded and improved upon as newer versions are released I’m afraid I don’t see it that way with PA10 this time around.

              I’ve been an avid user of your software for a number of years now and always held it in high regards when I needed to zip or create self-extracting files but now I fear the program seems to be taking the same route as Ahead Nero did a year or so ago…they too made a massive change to layout and upgrades only to
              find themselves providing customers with ‘bloated’ software.

              all bells & whistles trying to impress the customer
              when really all the customer wants is simplicity.
              what makes me qualified to say so? well nothing really apart from being one of those said customers who have used many many versions of the 2 products mentioned here.

              my reply here isn’t trying to devalue the product but merely for me to voice MY opinion about the latest version of PA…I’m afraid I for one will be staying with previous versions of your product and I’m sure it will serve me well for many years to come.

              for me it seemed like a backward step in many respects and although it does still give me the opportunity to use the ‘classic’ layout I don’t see any reason for me to upgrade on a permenant basis to PA10.

              I still like the ability to create a self-extracting file without additional windows popping up for me to confirm my choices but I’m sure your product will have many more positive votes than my negative one.

              I still hold your product in high regards but for me an earlier 9+ version will be the way to go.

              thanks for letting me air my views.

              Mike.

              I dont think you can call PowerArchiver bloated, as PA 10 is smaller than PA 9, if you take away Vista icons and 7zip SFX, which were not there in PA 9, and thats despite other features and new UI.

              It is also faster than PA 9 due to optimizations we did, in both compression (such as 7zip) as well as startup of main application.

              We actually worked pretty hard to optimize PowerArchiver to be both faster and take up less space. If we didnt, we would probably save 2 months of development time :-).

              I am glad we decided to keep old interface as well, since obviously not everyone will like the new one.

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              • RJWaring
                RJWaring last edited by

                Mike,

                I respect your comments and to some part agree with you. I myself am a heavy system user and have experience in many fields most of which involve using multiple OS’s, applications and office documents.

                But I know one thing our main achievement and I mean “Our” as in the human race is within Communication Technology and Software development. Programmers & Developers are continually creating ways to improve our lives and make things more user friendly and automated by doing so the end user becomes more able by saving time and given the ability of multi-tasking.

                Unfortunately, GUI “Graphical User Interfaces” will change and this happens once every 5 years on average!

                Most businesses within the next 2 years would have implemented Office 2007 and Vista as Microsoft will cease all updates to Office 2003 and XP after the final Service Pack 3 or 4!

                This means if you wish for further support and security updates as well as your own Documents to be compatible with a majority of users and companies throughout the globe you too will have to update and “adapt” to the changes.

                And quite right PowerArchiver have re-developed their program to a new style and improved on the usability and overall performance in order to align themselves to the new version of Windows and Office thus enabling users to easily adapt to their software.

                So in the next 3-5 years when everyone is using the new Ribbon Menus, programs that still use the old style drop down menus will lose revenue as users will find it harder to remember the old ways and more time consuming to do simple tasks.

                An example would be to look at the change from windows 3.1 to 95. It was a massive step but who hear would say they would prefer that system to that of XP? Not many! And that is because after the initial learning of XP, users from all aspects find it is so much easier and quicker than the previous versions.

                My advice not just to you but to everyone would be to grin a bare it, take on the new format on the final release of 2007 because it will benefit you in a couple of months time, And at least then you’re not having to be forced to learn a whole new GUI format that everyone else has been using in the next year or two.

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                • moles42
                  moles42 Alpha Testers @RJWaring last edited by

                  Thanks to you guys especially you Richard for the feedback…I was hoping to prompt a strong reply in favour of the product…in all honesty I wouldn’t expect anthing less from you guys.

                  As I said my post wasn’t to put PA10 down but just to voice how my tastes preferred the older versions as opposed to the new…true the new version is still in it’s infancy and I suppose I haven’t given it an opportunity but it’s not it’s performance I question but moreso it’s now overwhelming appearance and growth in on screen display.

                  Yes I’m sure it can be configured to fit in a matchbox but for the novice it can seem a daunting task at first glance as opposed to the smaller sleeker earlier vserions.

                  I know it can still run with the best of them and that products have to evolve in order to keep potential customers happy but I for one still prefer the older more compact versions…I’m not referring to size of program or the amount of memory used but for me it’s the simplicity of it all.

                  We can discuss the pros and cons of this all day I suppose but each to their own I guess and for now I’ve made my decision…can’t teach an old dog new tricks or so they reckon well I must be that old dog…:)

                  thanks again for a healthy discussion…
                  I will still be following the progress of your product…
                  it’s been a loyal servant over the years.

                  regards,

                  Mike.

                  Windows 10 Pro x64
                  Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
                  4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
                  NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

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                  • RJWaring
                    RJWaring @moles42 last edited by

                    Hi Mike,

                    I think your allot like everyone else, change can be great but when you are using a program day in and day out it is nice to keep it simple. It works for Winzip as they have made little to no changes to their GUI Since it was created.

                    The only problem with Winzip is its over hyped and the price is just to expensive for some who just want a archive utility that can read and write compression formats.

                    I’m sure in a year you will be back :) thinking… Mmmm i liked the old format but the new Ribbon Menu is growing on me.

                    Well here is hopeing anyway! Keep in touch and again even if you dont use the application or are not keen on the new style it is still helpful to have feed back from outside users.

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                    • spwolf
                      spwolf conexware @moles42 last edited by

                      @moles42:

                      Thanks to you guys especially you Richard for the feedback…I was hoping to prompt a strong reply in favour of the product…in all honesty I wouldn’t expect anthing less from you guys.

                      As I said my post wasn’t to put PA10 down but just to voice how my tastes preferred the older versions as opposed to the new…true the new version is still in it’s infancy and I suppose I haven’t given it an opportunity but it’s not it’s performance I question but moreso it’s now overwhelming appearance and growth in on screen display.

                      Yes I’m sure it can be configured to fit in a matchbox but for the novice it can seem a daunting task at first glance as opposed to the smaller sleeker earlier vserions.

                      I know it can still run with the best of them and that products have to evolve in order to keep potential customers happy but I for one still prefer the older more compact versions…I’m not referring to size of program or the amount of memory used but for me it’s the simplicity of it all.

                      We can discuss the pros and cons of this all day I suppose but each to their own I guess and for now I’ve made my decision…can’t teach an old dog new tricks or so they reckon well I must be that old dog…:)

                      thanks again for a healthy discussion…
                      I will still be following the progress of your product…
                      it’s been a loyal servant over the years.

                      regards,

                      Mike.

                      but I still dont know why you cant just use classic interface :-) and enjoy all the other benefits of PA 10.

                      :-).

                      I know, its complicated…

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                        davidsplash @spwolf last edited by

                        the main reason for this user not likeing the new pa10 is that it has not been cracked yet all other versions are on the net already./ The new pa way of security for cracking is much harder and better which is a must in this day and age.

                        keep up the good work. The new version supports plugins so can be lighter and faster to a degree depending on what plugins you require.

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                          RJWaring @davidsplash last edited by

                          I agree that when it comes cracks available. I keep an active check on the software I purchase to see what serials have been sourced out onto the internet. For PA the last version cracked was 2006 v9.51.02 by Alan Cuteri. “I havnt provided the serial”

                          Please note I am not stating that the individual who’s name is mentioned is responsible for illigaly providing others with a serial as this breaches the contract between the user and ConeXware. I am mearly stating that the last serial I could find had the named individuals details on it this may of been put on against there will or knolage.;) “thats me covered!”

                          It is very easy to hack the PA Registry and obtain the regname and regnumber. I for example use regedit or tuneup registry editor to view interigate and extract keys So maybe its worth PA looking into other methods. such as encryted ini files to secure a users codes.

                          However, Either way the serials change on every major release so only users who purchase the software will recieve the updated serial code.

                          But… Yet again, if I was a user who cracks software and freeloads it to outside sources then I would be part of a large community of other users who do the same.

                          One of the known techniques is that a bunch of people put togeather money in a online paypal or similar account then buy one licence under a single name and company then share it out and there is nothing software vendors can do bar theaton to take them to court but that involes the software developers finding ways to identify those freeloaders.

                          This is why Companies like Norton, Mcafee, Adobé and Microsoft have an online Activation system in order to cut down on serial hacks… the issue there is it can cause problems for those loyal users who do buy their software.

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                            moles42 Alpha Testers @davidsplash last edited by

                            @davidsplash:

                            the main reason for this user not likeing the new pa10 is that it has not been cracked yet all other versions are on the net already./ The new pa way of security for cracking is much harder and better which is a must in this day and age.

                            keep up the good work. The new version supports plugins so can be lighter and faster to a degree depending on what plugins you require.

                            David were you referring to ME or yourself when using the term ‘This User’ ???

                            if it was me then I must stop you there in your assumption of me running a cracked version.
                            if however you weren’t referring to me then apologies
                            for assuming you may have been.

                            Mike.

                            Windows 10 Pro x64
                            Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
                            4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
                            NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

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                            • spwolf
                              spwolf conexware @moles42 last edited by

                              @moles42:

                              David were you referring to ME or yourself when using the term ‘This User’ ???

                              if it was me then I must stop you there in your assumption of me running a cracked version.
                              if however you weren’t referring to me then apologies
                              for assuming you may have been.

                              Mike.

                              mike, dont mind david :-).

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                              • spwolf
                                spwolf conexware @RJWaring last edited by

                                @Sir:

                                I agree that when it comes cracks available. I keep an active check on the software I purchase to see what serials have been sourced out onto the internet. For PA the last version cracked was 2006 v9.51.02 by Alan Cuteri. “I havnt provided the serial”

                                Please note I am not stating that the individual who’s name is mentioned is responsible for illigaly providing others with a serial as this breaches the contract between the user and ConeXware. I am mearly stating that the last serial I could find had the named individuals details on it this may of been put on against there will or knolage.;) “thats me covered!”

                                It is very easy to hack the PA Registry and obtain the regname and regnumber. I for example use regedit or tuneup registry editor to view interigate and extract keys So maybe its worth PA looking into other methods. such as encryted ini files to secure a users codes.

                                However, Either way the serials change on every major release so only users who purchase the software will recieve the updated serial code.

                                But… Yet again, if I was a user who cracks software and freeloads it to outside sources then I would be part of a large community of other users who do the same.

                                One of the known techniques is that a bunch of people put togeather money in a online paypal or similar account then buy one licence under a single name and company then share it out and there is nothing software vendors can do bar theaton to take them to court but that involes the software developers finding ways to identify those freeloaders.

                                This is why Companies like Norton, Mcafee, Adobé and Microsoft have an online Activation system in order to cut down on serial hacks… the issue there is it can cause problems for those loyal users who do buy their software.

                                I dont know how this turned into cracking thread… Poor Mr Cuteri got his credit card stolen, so I wouldnt be saying anything negative about him :-).

                                I think our current protection is more then appropriate and we dont want to inconvenience users any further…

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