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When the function for testing archives is invoked via the shell context menu (PowerArchiver > Test) then all the files in the archive get extracted to the current folder.
The test dialog reports as many errors as there are files in the archive but it fails to give any hint as to which files are supposed to be erroneous or what the nature of the problem might be. Comparing the extracted files to the originals shows no differences at all.
The .7z in question was produced with maximised compression settings in 7zip (taking forever but resulting in smaller archives than .7z produced by PowerArchiver with maximised settings). Therefore I wanted to see whether PowerArchiver can at least test .7z that it produced itself. Hence I had PowerArchiver convert a .pa with the same contents to .7z. There weren’t any errors reported but the resulting .7z contained fewer than half of the files contained in the .pa (137 of 366), so I scratched that test.
Performance is abysmal when testing via the context menu (e.g. almost 2 minutes for testing a .7z that 7zip tests in 4 seconds), but that is most likely due to the fact that the extracted files are written to disk. Testing the same .7z in the PowerArchiver GUI takes only 8 seconds but causes the mysterious appearance of a UAC dialog, as reported elsewhere.
The testing function is vital because PowerArchiver has a history of producing archives that it cannot unpack without errors or that do not conform to the respective file format standards (e.g. ZIP) so that other programs report them as erroneous.
The point of creating archives is that the files in them will most likely have to be extracted at some point. If the extraction cannot be guaranteed to produce correct results then the whole program is absolutely pointless. Actually, worse than pointless - it causes data loss and hence damage.
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In PowerArchiver 2023 22.00.06 configuration, the option labelled “Start PowerArchiver 2023 Starter when my computer starts” seems to be redundant.
I am only allowed to change this option when PA Starter is disabled, and then it seems to be ignored.
When I enable PA Starter this option is forced to the enabled state.
I think it’d be good to remove “Start PowerArchiver 2023 Starter when my computer starts” completely. I’ve always found it confusing having both options.
Added later: However i don’t particularly want to use queue but I do like having the PAStarter icon in my tray area.
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W10 Pro 22H2 - 64 -bit
PA 22.00.06 (PA 2023)
It has been the case with previous versions of PowerArchiver, but I had hoped that the latest might behave differently. Not so, I’m afraid.
I have, for various obscure reasons, created a few .pa archives, mainly in the hope that they will save me some more space. From time to time, I use the “Test” option to check that important archives are OK and uncorrupted.
With every .pa archive I’ve tested, the process runs through OK but then reports that there are errors. This is always the number of files in the archive e.g. if 11 files, then 11 errors reported.
In the .pa, I can:-
preview the files (usually PDF) extract some or all files and look at or use them convert the .pa to a .zip or .zipx archive, which then works fine and tests without errorsIs it the case that the Test routine isn’t designed for .pa archives, or is there another reason? Although the .pa seems to function properly, despite the test reporting errors, I would like to be sure that every .pa is OK and not “broken”.
Some of the .pas are quite old and produced with earlier PA versions (they are truly “archives”). If I extract all the files in the old .pa, create a new, fresh .pa and add back the files to that, then test the new, no errors (at least in the .pa I’ve tried this on) are reported. This would suggest a mismatch between old .pas and newer versions of PA itself.
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PA 21.00.18 running on Windows 7 64 bit.
I made a big .PA file and thought I’d check it was made correctly with Menu / Actions / Test.
Discovered:
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See the, supposedly, blank space where the green box is? It’s like that in Modern Light theme too. I can toggle it, but it’s missing text or shouldn’t be there I guess?
Thanks :)
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Dear @Alpha-Testers and all of our users,
time has come for testing of PowerArchiver and PACL for macOS.
Please let us know here if you have Mac and can test latest builds.Features implemented:
PowerArchiver 2020 - tabbing, opening, extracting, adding, testing, favorite folders, support for multiple languages, opening via Finder, explorer mode, installer.
PACL 10 - support for most formats and features in Windows version.Upcoming: Tools such as archive converter, batch zip, multi-extract.
To start testing, please sign up here in this thread, and we will send you latest build.
thank you!
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For some reason, the PowerArchiver functions in the Windows 11 context menu no longer work after the last Windows Update. Only the functions in the classic context menu function as they should.
I’ve tried uninstalling PowerArchiver and using RevoUninstaller to remove all bits and pieces that were left behind and did a clean install of PowerArchiver, it didn’t fix the issue. Other items in the Windows 11 context menu work.
Outook Addin for 2007- No Tab
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Hi, I installed the beta 2 Outlook for 2007 add-on on my home machine with Vista Ultimate and Office 2007 Enterprise. When I went into Outlook and tools then Options there was no PowerArchiver tab. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling several time but it still was the same. I then installed it on my laptop which was XP Pro and Office 2007 Enterprise and it is the same, no PowerArchiver tab. I then tried it on my machine at work which is Vista Business and Office 2007 Enterprise and on that machine it works ok. So why would it not work on mt home desktop or laptop?
Carmen
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Hi Carmen,
did you exit Outlook before installation or restart your computer after installation? Without that, you can not install it properly.
Anyone else similar experiences? Can some regulars post what installations worked for them? Just to be safe :-).
thanks!
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Well I couldn’t even install beta 2.
When it got to Unregistering… I got a message box (Title: Microsoft Outlook) saying Windows should be closed :confused:
Office 2003 / Win XP / Trying to “upgrade” from Beta 1.Tried twice - same result.
Then noticed both Beta 1 AND Beta 2 were in Add/Remove so have now uninstalled both and want to try again on Monday before saying more.
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Hi Spwolf,
I didn’t even open Outlook after starting up the PC and restarted after PA Outlook add-in install, no different. My machine at work installed fine even after having Outlook open and closed and no reboot. If I go into Trust Center in Outlook and check there the add-in is not listed anywhere. Is there a way to manually install the DLL to see if that will make the Tab show up?
Carmen
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Well I couldn’t even install beta 2.
When it got to Unregistering… I got a message box (Title: Microsoft Outlook) saying Windows should be closed :confused:
Office 2003 / Win XP / Trying to “upgrade” from Beta 1.Tried twice - same result.
Then noticed both Beta 1 AND Beta 2 were in Add/Remove so have now uninstalled both and want to try again on Monday before saying more.
just press confirm or continue (dont remember what is it) and it will work fine. Or at least it did in my example.
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just press confirm or continue (dont remember what is it) and it will work fine. Or at least it did in my example.
Tried that, but it didn’t work - at least the PA options/tab was removed from Outlook.
Note : Unistalling beta 2 from add/remove also failed.But I can try again Monday - my second PC is broken at the moment :(
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After removing all previous PAOP entries via Add/Remove, beta 2 has now installed OK.
Small “gripe” - it didn’t find the installed PowerArchiver folder on my D:\ drive, only offered to install into “default” folder on C:\ :rolleyes:
WinXP SP2/ Office 2003 / PA 2007
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Anyone else?
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I just attempted to install 2.0 beta 2 plug-in. It said it installed, but when I opened Outlook 2003, it still showed the old plug-in. Restarted the computer, rechecked, still old plug-in. Went to control panel and found both of the plug-in installed. Uninstalled both, re-installed 2.0 and now it shows that I have the latest one installed.
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Restarted your computer?
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Yes, restarted, rechecked Outlook, and the old plug-in was still showing. Uninstalled both, re-installed the 2.0 and then opened Outlook and the new plug-in was there.
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I just installed the plug-in on my other desktop and it installed fine. I didn’t need to restart the computer. Still shows both 1.10 and 2.0 plug-in installed in the control panel.
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that was due to the dll being in use - it should have been updated after restart.
thanks for the info!
