Optimize archive on Context Menu

[joakim_46]

Version 4.45 beta 2007-04-17
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• Now it’s possible to specify the size of solid block and the number
  of CPU threads in “Add to archive” dialog box.
• Default dictionary size was increased: Normal: 16 MB, Max: 32 MB.
• Speed optimizations.
• Benchmark was improved (new “b” command in command line version).
• The number of DLL files was reduced.
• Now it’s possible to associate 7-zip with combined types like .tbz2
• switch -mhcf=off is not supported now.
• If -t{Type} switch is not specified, 7-Zip now uses extension of archive to
  detect the type of archive.
• Some bugs were fixed.
• New localization: Welsh.

As it includes speed optimizations it would be nice to have it included with the next version. I think there’s a simpler way to provide updated 3rd party libraries for PA using your plugin feature or providing them on your website. It’s not pleasant having to wait for the next PA release to enjoy the latest 7-Zip benefits.

[guido]

you could always try to replace the file in you PA folder. It might work.

Guido

[joakim_46]

I think it will not work because ConexWare signed all those DLLs.

[spwolf]

try replacing it and see if it works… Signing does not matter.

As to the dll, it will be included in next PA update, as usual.

[joakim_46]

Is PA using BCJ2 pre-processor for executables by default? I don’t think so.

[spwolf]

i believe it depends on the level of compression you use…

[joakim_46]

I always use Ultra compression. Does it enables BCJ2 pre-processor on PowerArchiver?

[spwolf]

i am pretty sure it does…