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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

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      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.

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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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    Right clicl 'Extract to' missing in PA7 10.00.36?

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      Bobsen last edited by

      Hi all,
      Am I missing something? Prior to upgrading to the new version of PA it was possible to right click and extract, now this option seems to be missing. Forgive me if this has been asked before but the ‘search this forum’ option does not seem to work with Firefox….
      Regards,
      Bobsen

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        spwolf conexware last edited by

        did you restart your computer after PA 2007 installation?

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          Bobsen @spwolf last edited by

          Yes a couple of times actually, I only first noticed the problem today (I upgrade the other day and hadn’t used PA since then).
          Regards,
          Bobsen

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          • spwolf
            spwolf conexware last edited by

            easiest way to “fix” it would be to try to uninstall PA 2007 and then install it again… that will delete all the settings and it should work afterwards.

            thanks!

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            • skypx
              skypx @spwolf last edited by

              I’ve been experiencing a similar problem with the latest version of PA and vista. If I right click and drag a compresses file to another folder I do not get option to “extract here etc” If I try the same thing in XP, it works ok, but in vista the option is not there. Am I missing something? Thanks.

              ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
              AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
              G.SKILL DDR4 3000 16GB
              Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB
              GTX 1080ti
              Win10 x64

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              • spwolf
                spwolf conexware @skypx last edited by

                @skypx:

                I’ve been experiencing a similar problem with the latest version of PA and vista. If I right click and drag a compresses file to another folder I do not get option to “extract here etc” If I try the same thing in XP, it works ok, but in vista the option is not there. Am I missing something? Thanks.

                i just tried it and it seems to work fine, same as in XP. Original poster didnt get any shell extensions.

                Maybe it is some option set differently or something a bit more specific in your case…

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                • skypx
                  skypx @spwolf last edited by

                  @spwolf:

                  i just tried it and it seems to work fine, same as in XP. Original poster didnt get any shell extensions.

                  Maybe it is some option set differently or something a bit more specific in your case…

                  That’s strange, I’ve looked at all the shell extention options and I can’t seem be able to fix this issue. I wonder if it makes a difference when using the 64bit edition?

                  ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
                  AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
                  G.SKILL DDR4 3000 16GB
                  Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB
                  GTX 1080ti
                  Win10 x64

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                    skypx @skypx last edited by

                    @skypx:

                    That’s strange, I’ve looked at all the shell extention options and I can’t seem be able to fix this issue. I wonder if it makes a difference when using the 64bit edition?

                    I also uninstalled the old version before installing version 10.00.36

                    ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
                    AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
                    G.SKILL DDR4 3000 16GB
                    Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB
                    GTX 1080ti
                    Win10 x64

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                    • skypx
                      skypx @skypx last edited by

                      After uninstalling and reinstalling, I am experiencing the same problem. (Yes, I restarted after the uninstall)

                      Is the issue worth investigating?

                      ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
                      AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
                      G.SKILL DDR4 3000 16GB
                      Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB
                      GTX 1080ti
                      Win10 x64

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                      • spwolf
                        spwolf conexware @skypx last edited by

                        @skypx:

                        That’s strange, I’ve looked at all the shell extention options and I can’t seem be able to fix this issue. I wonder if it makes a difference when using the 64bit edition?

                        there you go - 64bit edition has completly different shell extensions, so this feature was never added there… I will put it on the list for future updates.

                        thanks,

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                        • skypx
                          skypx @spwolf last edited by

                          @spwolf:

                          there you go - 64bit edition has completly different shell extensions, so this feature was never added there… I will put it on the list for future updates.

                          thanks,

                          Cool!! Thanks. :)

                          ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
                          AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
                          G.SKILL DDR4 3000 16GB
                          Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB
                          GTX 1080ti
                          Win10 x64

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                            Bobsen @skypx last edited by

                            Uninstall/ reinstall did the trick thanks for the quick response. :)
                            Regards,
                            Bobsen

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