Hi everyone, some good news about PowerArchiver… I’ve managed to get in touch with the original developer of PowerArchiver, Ivan Petrovic, and he has confirmed that the product is not dead or abandoned, in fact it is still very much alive! There has been a hiatus over the past months for various reasons, but that we should expect to see stuff coming through in the coming months (hopefully the next 2 months).
The Windows 11 context menu for PowerArchiver on normal files (to be compressed, etc.) is now showing multiple tiers with two identical menus. See attached captures of the issue:
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Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 24H2
OS build 26100.2605
Hello!
I’ve just created SFX-Archives both from ZIP and 7z-Archives and none has an Icon as it seems.
I use the new version 22.00.11.
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Basically I used powerarchiver context menus to zip up a folder then i used windows 11 own built in zip extractor via the context menu to extract all and this is where it throw up a fault. , I’m using windows 11 .
The file that was a problem in the zip that windows 11 could not extract was iva “babe” cotton.jpg
I know it has non standard quotes in it.
However I had winrar on the computer and tried the exact same method with their context menu compress to zip and then I extracted the file with windows own extract all context menu and it had no problems. This indicates that powerarchiver is doing something different with iva “babe” cotton.jpg compressing to zip.
Then I changed iva “babe” cotton.jpg to iva babe cotton.jpg and compressed it with powerarchiver and then tried it with windows 11 extract all and had no problems. It looks like powerarchiver is doing something to that one file that has quotes in it.
Please note that powerarchiver extracted both zip files with no problems, only windows built in zip extraction had the fault. Reason I’m letting people know in case they send zip files with special characters in files names to people who do not have powerarchiver.
When will a fix be implemented?
On installing the program I am getting the error message:
"Unable to execute file c:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\pashutil.exe
CreateProcess failed: code 2
The system cannot find the file specified"
This can’t be right!
I am using the latest official build of Windows 11
Buttons are not properly aligned on About screen.
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Buttons not aligned on configuration window.
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New version:
PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.10:
Download:
https://u.powerarchiver.com/pa2023/powarc220010.exe
New build for some bug fixes and issues - full list to come with new update. Please test and see if you have any issues.
Thanks everyone for your assistance!
New version:
PowerArchiver 2023 - 22.00.11:
Download:
https://u.powerarchiver.com/pa2023/powarc220011.exe
New build for some bug fixes and issues - full list to come with new update. Please test and see if you have any issues.
Thanks everyone for your assistance!
Just tried using the Modern (Windows 10) Icon set and seeing a few missing icons in both PowerArchiver Burner and PowerArchiver Encryption screens . They are all there in the Minimalistik icon set and the only difference I can see is the former is blue and the latter grey. In version 22.00.9
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I had a large .tar file (a backed up WSL) and I want to delete a few directories and their contents from it using PA2023.
PA just destroys the whole archive as soon as I try to delete a directory, leaving it in a state where PA2023 won’t even open it any more.
I tried several times and also tried compressing it to .tar.xz instead - same result.
This should either actually work, or it should say operation not supported and do nothing.
Hello!
The regular version of PA 2023 is out for over 6 months now, but there is still no sign of the portable release.
(When) will there be one?
Thanks!
Hello!
Is there currently no portable version of PA2023 available?
(When) do you plan to release one?
Thanks!
Win 11 64 bit
I have some archives which have been encrypted, using the encrypt option either in pbs or when interactively creating a zip. When I open these, and look at files, I am asked for passwords, which I know, and then can view items or decrypt the files in the archive (tools>decrypt files).
However, when I use the Actions>Remove Archive Encryption (whether using the same zip or asking to write another), the routine shows progress bar to the end, but then just hangs i.e. “OK” never activates. All process information shows this stalled/hanging.
What can I do to sort this out?
For example:
Download this ZIP file: http://dslstats.me.uk/files/dslstats32W-6.5.zip
Everything in the ZIP file is in a directory “dslstats32W-6.5”.
However when I extract using right click “Extract Here” the name of the directory created is “2W-6.5” !
I am running PA 22.00.09 on Windows 11. I have seen the same happen with some other kinds of archive too.
If I compress a folder to a .pa using right click, Compress to folder.pa and use the new Windows 11 menu then the Options, Configuration, Miscellaneous, Use normal relative path setting is always enabled.
But I like this option disabled so I have to use the old style menu in order to get PA to compress a folder in the way I wish.
An issue with 2010 Pro version
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Hi guys
I love the new PA and I am using the beta 11.50.49
I have a Pentium Quad Core 2.4 GHz with 4 gb of ram and PA 2010 takes anywhere between 10 to 12 seconds to start.
I know it is a beta program but I am wondering whether this is an issue that other ppl are experiencing or if it is an issue that is gettign looked at.
Thank you very much
Mame
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Try this version:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/alpha115/powarc1150rc5.exeLet us know if that helps.
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if that above doesnt work, then it is definetly not reported before. What happens when you:
1. Options> Reset to defaults
2. delete HKCU\Software\PowerArchiver key (complete).does that change anything?
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if it would be extra cool if you could check this out before night is at its peak :-).
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:-O hint dropping!!!
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k
update
Uninstalled the old version. Rebooted (as per uninstaller instructions).
Installed the version u linked. Rebooted
Ran again
Fist startup 5 seconds.
Subsequent startups ~3 seconds.Better.
A clarification for the problem before:
Only the first startup per windows session was really slow. Subsequent ones were about 5 seconds.
Currently, it still seems slow compared to the way 2009 ran but i know it’s beta and I can live with it.
Gonna try the registry trick now will reply in a few.
Mame
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P.S. OS is Vista 64 bit SP1.
Might upgrade to SP2 soon.
Mame
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I can’t find the registry key you mentioned.
Does the registry of Vista 64 bit store it in a different place? I tried to run a search in regedit and I am lost in a sea of stuff I am not sure I should be touching O_O
Mameluke
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there will be nothing different in final version :-).
(another hint? :P)Not sure if it should be faster or slower than PA 2009, i think when it comes to that, they should be very similar with same settings.
But i do believe that shell extensions startup is now a lot faster than before, and of course, actual speed of compression is much better (dare I say 4x on your quad core? :P).
What you had in RC2 was issue with one of the most recently used archives being on network drive and PA waiting for network drive to respond, this was fixed in internal RC5.
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I can’t find the registry key you mentioned.
Does the registry of Vista 64 bit store it in a different place? I tried to run a search in regedit and I am lost in a sea of stuff I am not sure I should be touching O_O
Mameluke
This is exact key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\PowerArchiverjust right click on it and hit delete. Yikes!
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K figured it out and deleted it.
PA opens in 2 seconds now :(
Annoying nag screen adding delays……or registered but slow to load.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place :(
Mame
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K figured it out and deleted it.
PA opens in 2 seconds now :(
Annoying nag screen adding delays……or registered but slow to load.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place :(
Mame
register it again and see if it changes…. it becomes 3 seconds?
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registration is the same as in PA 2009, nothing changed there.
What changed, and made PA 2010 slightly slower than PA 2009 was that compression engine is now loaded from the start up vs loading when used in PA 2009. So that adds slight delay at the start where that delay was previously there when you started adding or extracting from archives in PA 2009.
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I re-registered and rebooted.
Back to 5 seconds and 2.5-3 seconds after that.
Keep in mind that I lost my custom button arrangement (not using any outside skin or anything just had my button setup in my own way in the configuration menu) when i deleted the registry key so that may be a factor.
I need to catch the Zzzz train so this will be my last post for the night.
Once more to recap:
2.4 Ghz Quad core
4 gig ram
Vista 64bit SP1
Got the latest updates for the OS (minus SP2).Cheers and I hope you guys can get to the bottom of this.
<3
Mame
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I re-registered and rebooted.
Back to 5 seconds and 2.5-3 seconds after that.
Keep in mind that I lost my custom button arrangement (not using any outside skin or anything just had my button setup in my own way in the configuration menu) when i deleted the registry key so that may be a factor.
I need to catch the Zzzz train so this will be my last post for the night.
Once more to recap:
2.4 Ghz Quad core
4 gig ram
Vista 64bit SP1
Got the latest updates for the OS (minus SP2).Cheers and I hope you guys can get to the bottom of this.
<3
Mame
yeah, that obviously makes the difference (not having any options than default).
Its unclear to me if took 2 seconds first time and then 2 seconds afterwards so difference was between 5 and 2 seconds, or if difference was between 2 and 3 seconds :-).
Also, when you re-registered (no need to rebot) did you keep rest of the settings default or?
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Once the registry entry was removed:
It took around 2 seconds for both first as well as subsequent starts.
Once registered with the new Rc5:
5 seconds first start 2.5-3 seconds subsequent starts
Seems to be something related to the registry for sure.
Mame
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Update:
I never usually turn off my computer.
I ran PA just now to double check and first run was 12 seconds again. ~2 seconds for the subsequent runs.
I really dunno what is happening anymore. Am i the only one with this issue?
Mame
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My startup times appear to be 3-5 seconds on my laptop, I haven’t timed it on my desktop.
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Yes my settings were on default.
Now I have changed them and registered and it’s back to slooooooooow mode :(
Yuck :(
Mame
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Yes my settings were on default.
Now I have changed them and registered and it’s back to slooooooooow mode :(
Yuck :(
Mame
12 seconds again or?
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yes 12 seconds.
I leave my computer on as I mentioned and I guess after a while (number of hours) it “resets” back to 12 seconds on the first run and then a few seconds for the subsequent runs. This will repeat the next day when I come back from work so no way to know how many hour until the next "reset"back to 12 sec.
It’s something to do with the custom bars ( I use the classic buttons NOT the ribbon btw) and/or the registration. I do hope you guys get to the bottom of this.
As a comparison the latest Winrar beta fires up in under 1 second.
Good luck
Mame
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you have explorer view on? It could be something like your hard drive coming out of sleep mode?
You can send us your registry settings (HKCU\Software\PowerArchiver), zipped, to support @ conexware . com.
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I sent them in and I got some automated response. Hope you got them
Also: I disabled any type of power saving features. I have everythign on at all times. Monitor and HD.
Mame
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Updates:
I have upgraded to Service Pack 2 (It was time)
A cold start is now 5 seconds and the subsequent one about 2 seconds.
Did the registry keys I sent reveal anything?
Mame
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Updates:
I have upgraded to Service Pack 2 (It was time)
A cold start is now 5 seconds and the subsequent one about 2 seconds.
Did the registry keys I sent reveal anything?
Mame
nope, nothing interesting there. So you dont get that 12 seconds delay after you leave computer for several hours?
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No but like I said I no longer have SP1 now I upgraded to Vista SP2. That may have somethign to do with it.
Mame
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Weird.
Anyway, here is one of the last pre-release versions:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/release10/powarc1150final.exeWe worked hard to improved startup speed, it should be noticable in older computers, depending on settings used, this is now 30% faster at startup.
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With the new version I got a 4 second first start and instant subsequent starts.
Mame
Edit: Spelling
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With the new version I got a 4 second first start and instant subsequent starts.
Mame
Edit: Spelling
good…