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    • Support for Zstandard .zst/.zstd archives

      Z

      It would be nice to be able to at least extract Zstandard archives.

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    • Highlighting files and folders in Add modes

      PA_Fan

      I prefer to use light themes, and when, for example, I have set up my main archive screen to be Classic Toolbar with Blizzard Blue, files in the archive are highlighted (no checkboxes, full row select) with white text on grey background. They are easy to see .

      However, in the Add screens, the files and folders are black type upon a pale blue background, which is not so readily visible, especially when highlighting separate files in lists with Ctrl/Click for addition. It would be ideal if the backgrounds to files in these screens could be set to mimic the highlighting of those in the main archive window.

      I have tried experimenting with different themes and settings for skins, toolbars and so forth, but, unless I’ve missed something, none seem to give me the effect I want.

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    • .BH in Windows 11 Context Menu

      C

      Re: Windows 11 Context menu support

      It would really make me happy if you put .BH in the Windows 11 context menu. I know it’s in the “More Options” section, but this would make it more convenient. Don’t know why the option to add it to the menu isn’t there in the first place. P-L-E-A-S-E ??? :) Thanks You!

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    • paq9a support

      R

      Any chance of including this format in a future release?

      https://github.com/FS-make-simple/paq9a

      Exceptional compression levels.

      Thanks.

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    • Windows Store Delivery (and ideally updates)

      TheAndyMac

      Now that the Windows Store is making support for non-UWP apps mainstream, including those with their own update delivery process, it would be nice to see PowerArchiver in the Windows Store going forwards - at least as a channel for the product to be available.

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    • What features do you want in new format?

      spwolf

      Tell us what features you want from new format…

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    • Windows 11 Context menu support

      BigMike

      In Windows 11 a new explorer context menu is introduced.
      The “old” context menu may still be accessed through an additional mouse click, to reach the PowerArchiver context menu functions, but this isn’t comfortable at all.

      Could you add PowerArchiver items to the first level (and ideally disable the Windows native ZIP entry)

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    • OneDrive for Business support

      Z

      I’m surprised that OneDrive for Business isn’t supported. I can’t link my company’s OneDrive account, but a personal (free) account works fine.

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    • Better handling for protected archives

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to propose an improvement for password protected archives.

      Actual behavior is:
      If I open an archive, which is password protected and make a typo in the password dialog, I’ll get the message, that the password was wrong and I end up with an empty window. I need to reopen the archive to be able to enter the password again.

      Improved behavior:
      Tell me, that the password was wrong and give me the chance to enter the correct password to decrypt the archive.

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    • ZIPX: Add support for packing JPEG with specialized algorithm

      A

      Hello!
      I know I have been asking for this feature some time ago, but as nothing has changed let me ask again:
      The ZIPX-format offers an algorithm, that compresses JPEG-files by about 20-30%. Please add compression (packing) support for this in ZIPX-archives to Powerarchiver. Extraction of JPEGs packed into ZIPX by this algorithm is already supported by Powerarchiver for a long time, so it should not be difficult? Or is it a licensing problem?
      Thanks!

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    • Better archive type handling with drag & drop

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to suggest, that the correct archive type is (always) selected, when adding files by drag & drop to an archive.

      This is already happening if the archive has the correct extension. For example, if I’m adding files to test.zip, zip will be selected. If I’m adding files to test.7z, 7z will be selected as format in “Add dialog”.

      But this won’t be working, if the archive has not the “right” extension.
      So XPI files (Firefox addons) for example are ZIP files. PowerArchiver opens them without any problems, but if I try to add file by drag & drop, PowerArchiver won’t auto select “ZIP”, but use the last selected archive format, while PowerArchiver already knows, that I’m trying to add files to a ZIP.

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    • Elevation of UAC in Mounting Images

      F

      I love this, only there is one problem. The UAC elevation feature does not extend to Mount Image option in the add-on software PA provided. It is most annoying whenever I am on highest UAC settings and I mount an ISO, every time I open and create a virtual drive UAC appears. I also do not want to completely disable UAC.

      Is adding UAC elevation for mount image feature possible?

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    • Bulkzip Nanozip (.nz) file format

      D

      The now defunct Bulkzip had Nanozip (nz) as an option this would be great to have for compatibility with my .nz files, so I don’t have to install Bulkzip separately.

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    • N
      nameless last edited by

      A simple idea, but the only archiver I’ve found that does this so far is WinZip:

      When creating a new archive using the shell extension, an option to open the archive after it is created. This makes it easier to work with the new archive, rather than having to manually hunt it down and open it.

      I’m thinking the option would be something like a checkbox titled “Open archive after creation” on the Add window.

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      • moles42
        moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

        from what I can see friend we already have that option…see screenshot.

        I extracted files and the folder opened instantly to show me my files…nice and handy…:)
        attachment_p_17344_0_snag00.png

        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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        • moles42
          moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

          ah forget that…just read your post again…you asked for it after creating a NEW archive…my bad sorry.

          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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          • MarcFou
            MarcFou @moles42 last edited by

            Sounds like a great feature. Something I would use.

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            • moles42
              moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

              yep some would find it useful…not me personally but many users I’m sure.

              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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              • N
                nameless last edited by

                Thank you, MarcFou, for supporting my request. I’ve been asking the WinRAR developer for years to add this simple feature, and have given up. That’s why I started asking for it to be added to PowerArchiver.

                I often create archives using the shell extension, starting with a single file or directory in one given location, but then want to continue adding files/directories from other locations. That’s why it would a convenience for me to be able to quickly create an archive using the shell extension, and then have it opened automatically so that I may edit it further. Currently, I create the archive, but then have to find and open it manually before proceeding.

                I realize that I could first run the archiver and then create the new archive that way, but that isn’t much easier than what I do now, and it defeats the convenience of the shell extension.

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                • TBGBe
                  TBGBe last edited by

                  @nameless:

                  I’m thinking the option would be something like a checkbox titled “Open archive after creation” on the Add window.

                  Would you want this to be active for every ADD (once selected) or only current ADD function?
                  It is not something I would use, so wondering if this should be P.A. configuration option or possibly an alternate shell command … (e.g. compress then open).

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                  • N
                    nameless last edited by

                    I was thinking it would simply be an option in the Add window, along with the usual Add window options.

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                    • spwolf
                      spwolf conexware last edited by

                      persistency is key to victory.

                      Add window in shell and Config option to mirror? Checked once, used always.

                      2 more bugs found and wish shall be granted.

                      deal?

                      :-)

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                      • N
                        nameless last edited by

                        Deal!

                        I’m fairly good at finding bugs, shouldn’t be a problem. :)

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                        • spwolf
                          spwolf conexware last edited by

                          i feel evil now.

                          :)

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                          • moles42
                            moles42 Alpha Testers @spwolf last edited by

                            @spwolf:

                            i feel evil now.

                            :)

                            Blackmailer…:p

                            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:

                              Blackmailer…:p

                              not bad strategy for the future :).

                              Step 1. Read wish thread
                              Step 2. Ask the hampster if wish is solid
                              Step 3. Decide how many bugs need to be found for the wish to come true.

                              Hampster is crucial though, as without Hampster we might end up with freaky PowerArchiver :-).

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                              • N
                                nameless last edited by

                                OK you lost me (you have a knack for doing that). What (or who) is “hampster”?

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                                • moles42
                                  moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                                  he could be referring to beta testers…little hamsters running around in their wheels doing the testing…lol
                                  or it could mean something completely different…that’s my take on it anyway…:)

                                  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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                                  • N
                                    nameless last edited by

                                    The “p” added to the confusion…

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                                    • spwolf
                                      spwolf conexware @nameless last edited by

                                      @nameless:

                                      OK you lost me (you have a knack for doing that). What (or who) is “hampster”?

                                      mythical being that lives inside of every cxware’s employee head, and that we consult on things that are more important than us.

                                      “p” was added so PETA wouldn’t sue us for making fun of hamsters.

                                      it was a joke, lighten up people! :-)

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                                      • TBGBe
                                        TBGBe @spwolf last edited by

                                        @spwolf:

                                        it was a joke, lighten up people! :-)

                                        I thought it was your pet name for Milli :p

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                                        • spwolf
                                          spwolf conexware last edited by

                                          we will build a remote switch inside PA which triggers self destruct mode for this option, if you decide to stop posting bugs after this wish is granted

                                          :-)

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                                          • N
                                            nameless last edited by

                                            This post is deleted!
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                                            • spwolf
                                              spwolf conexware last edited by

                                              of course not :P.

                                              just appreciating bug reports :)

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                                              • spwolf
                                                spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                If this was moles42’s thread i would like be Whos your daddy/boss now, but i have to restrain myself and just say :-)

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                                                • spwolf
                                                  spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                  so this has been implemented in preview #3… yay!

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                                                  • N
                                                    nameless last edited by

                                                    Yay indeed. Thank you. I do appreciate it.

                                                    I found that the “Compressing Files…” and “Mode:” items are grayed out until I select the “Open archive after creation…” option. For some reason, selecting that option “ungrays” those things. (The same type of thing happens with the other options in the dialog, although in some cases the applicable option has to be checked and then unchecked for the “ungraying” to occur.)

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                                                    • spwolf
                                                      spwolf conexware @nameless last edited by

                                                      @nameless:

                                                      Yay indeed. Thank you. I do appreciate it.

                                                      I found that the “Compressing Files…” and “Mode:” items are grayed out until I select the “Open archive after creation…” option. For some reason, selecting that option “ungrays” those things. (The same type of thing happens with the other options in the dialog, although in some cases the applicable option has to be checked and then unchecked for the “ungraying” to occur.)

                                                      thanks :)

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