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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:
a) PA always issues a UAC prompt to do this!
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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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Please let us know here if you have Mac and can test latest builds.Features implemented:
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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.
PowerArchiver has taken over. Please help.
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PowerArchiver 2007 (most recent version) is installed on Vista 32 bit with all the updates. When I click a .zip from within Internet Explorer, the file is wisked away to an unknown temporary location and immediately opend up by PowerArchiver.
I understand this is either a feature, or a function of how IE handles .zip files. What I CAN’T figure out is how to change or disable it. I want to download .zip files and save them. If PowerArchiver let me download the file and save it where I wanted, THEN opened it up, I might be ok with that.
Regardless, after an hour of sifting through PowerArchiver settings (no context help to explain what everthing does?) and IE and Vista, I can’t fix this. Any help would be appreciated.
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It seems you set IE to Open files by default. It has nothing to do with PowerArchiver, other than it being default “editor” for file type you are downloading.
Doesnt PA give you an option to save the file before you close it? That should help at least.
Did you try going to IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Reset?
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What happens when you right click on the file and select Save target as?
Thats how you get save prompt to pick where you can save the file (zip in this case).
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The right click to “Save As” does work. But before I installed PowerArchiver, .zip files got downloaded.
I figured there was an option within Vista to change how it handles .zip file types, but I cannot find anything, just the fact that .zip is associated with PowerArchiver. What frustrates me is that it should NOT act that way with a hyperlink. Personally, I find that to be a security issue.
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By default, Vista shows you the dialogue to chose Run, Save, Cancel.
It has to be some Internet Explorer option - it has nothing to do with associations.
Did you try reseting IE options?
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Agree with spwolf, It has nothing to do with PowerArchiver’s associations.
Reset IE to default, also if you have any type of Browser Protection ie Firewall/Virus checker with file type handling processes check them aswell.
It is possible and I know this from expereince with Avast! That when downloading certain files that pose a potential “security threat” ie Zip’s,CAB’s, Exe’s the firewal/virus scanner will scan during download and may move to a temp location ie Quarantine Folder untill sectioned as safe.
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I can’t fix the problem. It did not exist until I recently updated PowerArchiver. And, when I uninstall PowerArchiver, everything goes back to normal.
I’ll try reinstalling one more time. But if it does it again, I think i’ll just uninstall it and leave it that way. I’m disappointed that this program changes how downloads are handled and it cannot be changed. I did not have this same behavior with either WinZip or WinAce.
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I can’t fix the problem. It did not exist until I recently updated PowerArchiver. And, when I uninstall PowerArchiver, everything goes back to normal.
I’ll try reinstalling one more time. But if it does it again, I think i’ll just uninstall it and leave it that way. I’m disappointed that this program changes how downloads are handled and it cannot be changed. I did not have this same behavior with either WinZip or WinAce.
Since it is not PowerArchiver doing anything, reinstalling it wont fix the issue.
Once again, did you try reseting IE options?
PowerArchiver does not influence what IE does, whatsoever nor it changes any of your IE settings.
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So, here is what you did.
When you click on zip file in IE, it shows an window with 3 options: Open, Save, Cancel.
There is also an checkbox: Always ask for this file type.
You unchecked this checkbox. Which means now when you click on Zip (which is “PowerArchiver Zip File”), it will automatically Open the file.
I would think that reseting IE options would reset that choice as well.
thanks,
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Can someone please tell me WHERE to find this option to reset it?
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Method 4: Reset Internet Explorer 7 settings
To determine whether a performance issue or an error message is caused by configuration settings, reset Internet Explorer 7 to its default configuration. This was its state when Windows Vista was originally installed. To do this, follow these
steps1. Open Internet Explorer 7.
2. Click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
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Ok, I followed the above directions, exactly. I even rebooted the computer. It did not change anything.
I think spitwolf was close when he posted this:
By default, Vista shows you the dialogue to chose Run, Save, Cancel.
It has to be some Internet Explorer option - it has nothing to do with associations.
Did you try reseting IE options?It’s not IE, it’s a Windows association thing. What action should windows take when you click on this file type. Those settings are made by the program. For example, if I install a new program that uses the .abc file type, the next time you click on an .abc file, the program will load the file, play the file, open the file for editing, etc. It all depends on how the program setup the associations.
I can edit them easily enough in XP, but I can’t seem to in Vista.
Other suggestions?
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At the momment I only use XP Pro SP2… my Vista Computer Blew up some time ago and have yet decided what computer to buy… So I cant help you sorry.
Does anyone using vista have an idea on this?
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On my Vista Premium computer.
Start|Default Programs
Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
Find the file type and click on Change program.
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On my Vista Premium computer.
Start|Default Programs
Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
Find the file type and click on Change program.
That’ll let me pick a different program, but not how the program handles the file. In XP, thats where you can change the default action when you double click the file type.
What I don’t understand is why this action is carried over into IE.
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That’ll let me pick a different program, but not how the program handles the file. In XP, thats where you can change the default action when you double click the file type.
What I don’t understand is why this action is carried over into IE.
I explained EXACTLY why this happened.
Because in IE, you clicked on option to not show dialogue window anymore.
Here is how to disable it in IE:
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That’ll let me pick a different program, but not how the program handles the file. In XP, thats where you can change the default action when you double click the file type.
That’s all there is in Vista AFAIK
What I don’t understand is why this action is carried over into IE.
Don’t know sorry. :(
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Here is the one for Vista:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/06/15/reset-always-ask-before-opening-this-type-of-file-check-box-in-vista-ie/That did it! Thanks, you saved me! :D
