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    • Functions in Windows 11 context menu no longer work after last Windows Update

      T

      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.

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    • File Explorer Shell Extension crash on Junction

      W

      Re: Explorer.exe Crash on right click

      This appears to be happening again with the Power Archiver 2022 shell extensions.

      When I have Use Explorer Shell Extensions enabled in Power Archiver Configuration and right-click on c:\Users\username\Start Menu, (hidden Junction file), File Explorer crashes.

      I have version 21.00.15 (03/2022) 64-bit installed in Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Build 19044.1826).

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    • PA 21.00.18 Action / Test behaves oddly for me on .PA files

      Brian Gregory

      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!
      b) PA always says there are many errors in PA files.

      Tech Support
    • Functions in Windows 11 Context Menu don't work in some directories

      P

      In the latest version of PA, on W11 (latest build/SP) when you try to use the first level context menu - NOTHING HAPPENS (particularly when you do this from Downloads or Documents folders) - however I noticed that it DOES WORK when you use the context menu from the Desktop. Going to the second level context menu does work however.

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    • Missing virtual driver in Patchbeam

      pirrbe

      PA 2023 22.00.08
      Long time no seeing. So I start up the new year with a first problem : the virtual driver cannot be installed. Reason : it is missing in the Fast Ring PatchBeam Update Service…
      Virtual driver PA 2023-01-28 152607.png
      It seems a standard problem with new releases :-)
      Can I have a link or can it be fixed. Thank you. CU later

      Tech Support
    • PA 21.00.18 testing via context menu causes extraction of files

      D

      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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    • Start PowerArchiver 2023 Starter when my computer starts

      Brian Gregory

      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.

      Tech Support
    • Testing .pa archives

      PA_Fan

      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 errors

      Is 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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    • Small UI / Theme bug in 2023

      Z

      Clipboard02.jpg

      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 :)

      Tech Support

    An issue with 2010 Pro version

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      Mameluke last edited by

      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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      • spwolf
        spwolf conexware last edited by

        Try this version:
        http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/alpha115/powarc1150rc5.exe

        Let us know if that helps.

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        • spwolf
          spwolf conexware last edited by

          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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          • spwolf
            spwolf conexware last edited by

            if it would be extra cool if you could check this out before night is at its peak :-).

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              rev23dev @spwolf last edited by

              :-O hint dropping!!!

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                Mameluke @rev23dev last edited by

                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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                  Mameluke @Mameluke last edited by

                  P.S. OS is Vista 64 bit SP1.

                  Might upgrade to SP2 soon.

                  Mame

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                    Mameluke @Mameluke last edited by

                    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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                    • spwolf
                      spwolf conexware last edited by

                      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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                      • spwolf
                        spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                        @Mameluke:

                        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\PowerArchiver

                        just right click on it and hit delete. Yikes!

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                          Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                          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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                          • spwolf
                            spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                            @Mameluke:

                            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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                            • spwolf
                              spwolf conexware last edited by

                              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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                                Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                                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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                                • spwolf
                                  spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                                  @Mameluke:

                                  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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                                    Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                                    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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                                      Mameluke last edited by

                                      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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                                        amh209 last edited by

                                        My startup times appear to be 3-5 seconds on my laptop, I haven’t timed it on my desktop.

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                                          Mameluke @amh209 last edited by

                                          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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                                          • spwolf
                                            spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                                            @Mameluke:

                                            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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                                              Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                                              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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                                              • spwolf
                                                spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                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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                                                  Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                                                  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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                                                    Mameluke @Mameluke last edited by

                                                    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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                                                      spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                                                      @Mameluke:

                                                      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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                                                        Mameluke @spwolf last edited by

                                                        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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                                                        • spwolf
                                                          spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                          Weird.

                                                          Anyway, here is one of the last pre-release versions:
                                                          http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/release10/powarc1150final.exe

                                                          We 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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                                                            Mameluke last edited by

                                                            With the new version I got a 4 second first start and instant subsequent starts.

                                                            Mame

                                                            Edit: Spelling

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                                                              spwolf conexware @Mameluke last edited by

                                                              @Mameluke:

                                                              With the new version I got a 4 second first start and instant subsequent starts.

                                                              Mame

                                                              Edit: Spelling

                                                              good…

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