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.
Hello!
Is there currently no portable version of PA2023 available?
(When) do you plan to release one?
Thanks!
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.
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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PA 22.00.09
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PA 22.00.09 shows a nag screen, when I try to open some setting windows. I have already PA 2023 Toolbox and PA shows, that it’s licensed in the info dialog.
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PA 22.00.09
Some labels in the help toolbar are not translated:
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I’m looking forward to deploying PowerArchiver 2023 to my users. Can you tell us when the MSI will be available for download and distribution?
Thanks.
Hi there,
there were some security issues fixed in 7zip:
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1165/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1164/
As it seems, that PowerArchiver and PACL use the 7zip libraries, could you please update them to the latest version?
Hi,
From where I get PAVD2023.EXE? PowerArchiver 2023 tries to open it.
But it seems, it tries to download PAVD2021.EXE.
Thanks
I noticed that the version of ZPAQ used is older than the latest released 7.15 https://mattmahoney.net/dc/zpaq.html also there seems to be a newer fork that adds several features https://github.com/fcorbelli/zpaqfranz
It would be useful to implement this latest version (it also maintains the same syntax and behavior as the latest official release if used the -715 flag) and add when opening a zpaq file a choice of the version of the files to show (e.g. as dummy folders represented the various versions present). Since any previous changes are stored with this format, it is possible to extract a snapshot of a certain date/version.
If I open a password-protected zipper file (created with WinRAR but I think that’s irrelevant), open it with PowerArchiver and run “Remove Encryption” on the same file, then reopen it and add a password with “Encrypt Archive,” the resulting archive will be protected with the old ZipCrypto algorithm and not AES as indicated.
(this can be verified, for example, by trying to open the archive files with Windows Explorer, which does not support the AES algorithm)
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.
Slow startup under Windows 7
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I am experiencing a very slow PowerArchiver (latest version) startup, under Windows 7 64-bit. The issue is sporadic. It seems that once PowerArchiver loads (after a several second delay), then I no longer have the problem (at least for a while).
This isn’t a normal slow-program startup. My system is running super fast and I don’t have this issue with any other programs. I’m running ESET Antivirus, but I don’t think this is the cause since, as I say, after the first PowerArchiver load, it loads new ZIP files very quickly.
The startup speed doesn’t seem to be related to the size of the ZIP files. It appears to be PowerArchiver itself which is slow to start for the first time.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Hi Logidelic,
Your 100% correct that doesnt sound rite. I sometimes have a slow start up on the 1st fresh boot but after that everything runs smoothly.
Can you share your system specs?
This is something i would do;
1. Uninstall PowerArchiver including Patchbeam and the Virtual Driver.
2. If you have any system cleaning products on your computer such as ccleaner do a full clean including registry, then reboot your system.
3. Then download the latest version and install again.
Dont forget to backup your current configuration for PA , But on install “dont” import them untill you have tested the speed on a fresh install.
See if you notice a difference on a complete fresh install without any personal configurations.
After than then configure your product, personally i would do this from scratch.
I know this sounds like a pain in the backside, but it will help us establish multiple area’s such as is it an upgrade issue, background tasking, registry issues, computer resource etc
Thanks.
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First impression after uninstalling and re-installing is that it solved the problem! Seems weird to me, since the system was very clean and there was no reason for a dirty install, but there you have it.
This is just after two tries, so will followup further if I notice anything new.
Thank you!
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maybe some setting? If it happens again, try saving config via Options and see if setting defaults help.
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First impression after uninstalling and re-installing is that it solved the problem! Seems weird to me, since the system was very clean and there was no reason for a dirty install, but there you have it.
This is just after two tries, so will followup further if I notice anything new.
Thank you!
Your welcome! It has happened from time to time , but you can almost resolve every PA issue with a clean install.
Like Spwolf suggested, if this happens again send the guys at support the specs, and a copy of your config. This can aid them further.
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Just an update: Unfortunately I spoke too soon. Seems like it didn’t really change anything afterall. I will send my config to support as suggested, but just a few more clues:
- After a slow startup, PowerArchiver will start very quickly at subsequent starts, BUT….
- This only lasts for an unexplained amount of time. For example the next day (no reboot!) I’ll have the exact same problem again.
- When the startup is slow, it’s close to 15 seconds before PowerArchiver shows up. This happens no matter how I bring up the UI (ex. right-click on a file and choose Extract Here… 15 seconds before it starts)
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it looks like some antivirus thing - can you Please try uninstalling Antivirus you use, and then reboot computer and try extract here for instance… shell should always be instantly started (or close to it).
thank you and I am sorry for the issue you are experiencing…
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problem is that you cant just disable any AV, it still works, so only way to test for sure is to remove and try without it….
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since someone has reported something similar now with Avast, please let us know if disabling ESET works or uninstalling (you can install later)… that way we can report it to ESET.
there might be some virus that had start of file signature similar to pa.exe and hence now they auto check pa.exe due to bad flag setting. This happens every 3-4 years and we report it to them and they fix that flag so it doesnt happen.
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gonna try this out with these 2 anti virus programs and see if can get the same slow startup time
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Tried this with Eset Antivirus version 6.0.314.0
Virus definitions: 8164Worked fine, starts as usual.
I noticed that the startup time was very slow when Eset was doing it’s Quick Scan.
Is it possible that a quick scan or any scan was being performed at the time of your attempted start of PowerArchiver?Go ahead and send over your reg settings (zipped) to support and I can take a look while I still have Eset installed.
And try to reproduce with your exact settings.Thanks!
