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    • 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.

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    • 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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    • 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.

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    • Small UI / Theme bug in 2023

      Z

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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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    • PowerArchiver and PACL for macOS

      spwolf

      Dear @Alpha-Testers and all of our users,

      time has come for testing of PowerArchiver and PACL for macOS.
      Please let us know here if you have Mac and can test latest builds.

      Features implemented:
      PowerArchiver 2020 - tabbing, opening, extracting, adding, testing, favorite folders, support for multiple languages, opening via Finder, explorer mode, installer.
      PACL 10 - support for most formats and features in Windows version.

      Upcoming: Tools such as archive converter, batch zip, multi-extract.

      To start testing, please sign up here in this thread, and we will send you latest build.

      thank you!

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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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    Burn Image (.iso) delay

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    • moles42
      moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

      Has anyone else encountered a lengthy delay when using this option?
      when I use it I get a 15 - 20 second delay before the program appears…I assume the program is performing some task in the background such as analyzing the dvd drive?

      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 last edited by

        it starts quickly here… does it depend on anything such as type of CD/DVD inserted?

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        • moles42
          moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

          hmmm….strange…made no difference no matter what I tried whether it be blank dvd or cd.
          I still get the lengthy wait…I can live with it I guess…it isn’t a life or death situation…just wondered if anyone else had encountered it.

          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 last edited by

            Do you have PAVD installed? and if so, check in Config> Misc if you are using SPTD drivers.

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            • moles42
              moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

              it’s just set to ‘Autodetect’

              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 last edited by

                then move to SPTD and try now ;-)

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                • moles42
                  moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                  no change I’m afraid…exactly same delay time to open program…maybe a reboot would be in order…:)

                  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 last edited by

                    try SPTI then…

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                    • moles42
                      moles42 Alpha Testers @spwolf last edited by

                      thanks for trying Boss !
                      no change no matter which drivers I select…
                      I can live with it…15-20 seconds isn’t a lifetime of waiting…:)
                      sheesh I’m starting to wonder why I was worried in the first place…:D

                      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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                      • I
                        infimum last edited by

                        15-20 seconds until the “Select image filesname” dialog appears, right? Are (Were) there any network drives?

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                        • moles42
                          moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                          no ‘infimum’…no network drives…and yes 15-20 seconds until the “Select image filesname” dialog appears.
                          I do have 6 Hard Drives/Partitions for it to access so maybe this is a contributing factor you think?
                          no amount of rebooting or changing drivers alters the startup time.

                          once I select the option to ‘Burn Image’ my processor goes beserk for the 15 - 20 seconds before opening the
                          “Select image filesname” dialog and from there all seems to run ok.
                          it’s just that initial opening where it seems to have an issue.

                          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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                          • Micke
                            Micke Alpha Testers @moles42 last edited by

                            @moles42:

                            once I select the option to ‘Burn Image’ my processor goes beserk for the 15 - 20 seconds before opening the
                            “Select image filesname” dialog and from there all seems to run ok.

                            Maybe this won’t help you, but you could check the taskmanager to see which process that takes most of the CPU time during these 15 - 20 seconds. From your description it sonds like the computer is doing some heavy CPU task and after finish it, display the dialog.

                            Kind Regards
                            Micke

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                            • moles42
                              moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                              already checked that but nothing excessive in usage and the only task that kicks in is the ‘PABURNTOOLS.EXE’…I too wondered what was causing the processor indicator to stay on for those 20 seconds but I see no reason for it.
                              once the program finally opens it all returns back to normal…strange because I have no other issues like this with any other program not even Photoshop CS4 and it loves to bleed your system dry.

                              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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                              • guido
                                guido last edited by

                                have you tried process explorer?

                                Windows 11 Pro ENU x64
                                Intel Core I7
                                32 GB RAM

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                                • moles42
                                  moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                                  I haven’t ‘guido’ but I will do thanks.

                                  I ran the program but still saw nothing to sound alarm bells unless of course I’m not looking for the right process.
                                  all I see is the ‘PABURNTOOLS.EXE’ start up and then I’m met with the 20 second delay.
                                  are there some other details I should be reporting here ‘guido’ which might point the finger at a cause?

                                  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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                                  • guido
                                    guido last edited by

                                    Could you post a log of the process?

                                    Windows 11 Pro ENU x64
                                    Intel Core I7
                                    32 GB RAM

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                                    • moles42
                                      moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                                      you want a list of the current processes running on my system?

                                      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 last edited by

                                        there is no need to send anything yet

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                                        • moles42
                                          moles42 Alpha Testers @spwolf last edited by

                                          @spwolf:

                                          there is no need to send anything yet

                                          something on the horizon maybe Boss ?…:D

                                          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

                                            from starting program to it actually showing the “Select image filesname” dialog on screen takes 15-20 seconds as I reported without any media in the drive…if however I add either a blank dvd or cd it takes 46 seconds before that same dialog appears.

                                            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

                                              below are current testing times when using the 'Burn Image (.iso) option.
                                              once I install a disc whether it be dvd or cd the time jumps from 20 seconds to 44 seconds.

                                              I tried all the options shown below but it made no difference to times shown…

                                              I figure this problem might prove difficult to track down since all other aspects of the ‘burning’ appear to run without faults or delays…the program just hangs for that period of time.

                                              curious to know how quickly should the program open ?

                                              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

                                                I tested another program I use to sometimes burn to dvd/cd ‘Burnaware Professional’ and this also gives me the option to burn an ‘iso’ file…it took about 4 seconds to present me with the option to ‘browse for my iso image’.
                                                granted the 2 programs don’t have much in common but the process must work on a similar nature ?

                                                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

                                                  we are looking at it, no worries.

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                                                  • I
                                                    infimum @moles42 last edited by

                                                    @moles42:

                                                    ‘Burnaware Professional’ and this also gives me the option to burn an ‘iso’ file…it took about 4 seconds to present me with the option to ‘browse for my iso image’.

                                                    That sounds like the problem is on your system. It’s just a generic “choose a file” type dialog, isn’t it? 4 seconds sound too long.

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                                                    • spwolf
                                                      spwolf conexware last edited by

                                                      doesnt mean anything, it could query the drive first

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