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PA2023 Win10, (same problem with older releases but never reported)
PA Soft is installed on partition D. (exclusive for installed progs)
Then I created on my partition G: the folders as configured in PA Settings ‘Folders’.0fcf1b09-1b91-4b74-b250-f8cf908a3348-Ashampoo_Snap_maandag 20 maart 2023_11h54m34s.png
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The problem : Any activity on PA is saved in these folders…
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I am still using Powerarchiver 2022 and it does not show pdf markups in the preview. Is there a setting to get version 2022 to show pdf markups in the preview? If not, does this work in version 2023?
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The question that I have about PA archives is what happens if say ConeXware, as a company, dies in the future? What happens to any PA files that are created today? Can these files be decompressed with a copy of a PowerArchiver that can no longer phone home to the mothership thus can’t be registered or activated?
I mean, I can understand that new PA files wouldn’t be able to be created if the program isn’t registered but what about an un-registered copy because well, the question that I posed above?
It’s questions like this that make me not want to store anything really valuable in PA files out of fear that I, at some point in the future, might lose access to said data inside those files. OK, 7ZIP might not be able to compress as heavily as PA but at least it’s open source and any 7ZIP files will still be able to be read and decompressed ten, twenty, or fifty years from now.
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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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Is this a known problem? Is there a fix coming? This is a primary reason I buy PA.
I’ve tried both methods I know to extract multiple zips at the same time. 1) Multi Extract feature in the GUI. 2) In Windows File Explorer, select multiple zips, right click, use PA context menu to Extract or Extract To…
Is there a setting I missed? Or maybe it really is processing in parallel, but I can’t detect it? Nothing tells me in the Processes in Task Manager that multiple PA extracts are running. And my CPU, memory and disk resources do not look like a lot of extracts are running.
I’m using PA 2022 Standard version 21.00.18 on Windows 11 Pro version 10.0.22621 Build 22621.
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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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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…
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It seems a standard problem with new releases :-)
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Hi there, been a user since 13 years now and in past whenever I had a problem or question I could email, however since 3 weeks it seems like everybody is dead?
Anyway, as kind of a last resort, I post this email a 4th time but in this forum instead now, in the hope for help:
"This is the 3rd time I am emailing you guys as I am missing a working code for the preview of Power Archiver 2023Can you please help me? I am a 13 years lasting customer of yours, and I am shocked thatr for whatever reason my support tickets are ignored now, why?
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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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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.
PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox with BitDefender!
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**PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox with BitDefender Internet Security 2011
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**What is it?
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For 2011, we reviewed what our customers were purchasing and decided to better align our offers towards competition. So we have created 3 products and we have separated our extra tools into separate applications.Here is brief overview:
**PowerArchiver 2011
**- Compression Only version of PowerArchiver. No extras. All of the compression and extraction features are there. Zip/Zipx/Unrar, all the tools, preview window, UAC support, etc.
PowerArchiver 2011 Pro
- Designed for business use it contains: PowerArchiver, Send to FTP/Burner ability, PACL, PowerArchiver Outlook Plugin. We asked our business clients what they wanted and this is what Pro version is all about.
PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox with BitDefender IS 2011
- This is our premium offer that will include all of our separate apps, so you will get PowerArchiver 2011 Pro, PowerArchiver Burner with Virtual Drive, PowerArchiver Backup with VSS, PowerArchiver Secure FTP and BitDefender Internet Security which is full security suite from BitDefender that has excellent ratings (Check TopTenReviews).
IMPORTANT NOTE
**There is NO forced upgrade for anyone to Toolbox.**So please do not get mad at us for something we did not do :-). If you have purchased Pro in the past, you will still get those features via license we call Pro Legacy. However if you use PowerArchiver a lot, and love all the features and developed, are excited by prospects of new format and new features, please do consider upgrading to Toolbox. For VERY low fee, you will get great AV (you can use it yourself or give it to your family members), and upcoming apps like our next standalone backup utility which will feature our PAF format. And you will be supporting PA development of course.Upgrading
We will be sending emails with fantastic upgrade offer for all current customers. Upgrade price will be different depending what version of PowerArchiver you own (Standard or Pro and what year). So check your mailbox to see for yourself :-). In the meantime, if you have free upgrade to PA 2011, you can login to your account and get it. We do ask you to check Toolbox offer and support PowerArchiver development if you can!**More about PowerArchiver 2011
**PowerArchiver 2011 has many new features, from addition of many new formats, many compression/speed improvements to completely new Secure FTP, Improved Burner and Backup. Million new features as well as significantly improved old ones.We hope you will like PA 2011, PA Team worked really hard to please everyone and we definitely consider it our best release ever.
We are incredibly thankful that our users recognize our hard work and continue rewarding us for it. Thank you once again! Even more exciting times are ahead of us with new PAF format.
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Do you have Pro Toolbox without BitDefender since I already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed and I cannot use more than one security products on the same system. BitDefender is not made by ConeXware, it’s a third party software product. BitDefender is also a subscription product that only works for a year.
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@Keith:
Do you have Pro Toolbox without BitDefender? I already use Microsoft Security Essentials?
consider BitDefender as a free offer to Toolbox users… pricing will be like that too. we will be sending upgrade offers via email tomorrow so you will see the pricing.
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Here is pretty blog with all the news:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/blog/2011/03/07/powerarchiver-2011-whats-new/edit (will be up in 10 hours when PA 2011 RC1 is published)
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Just to update release “date”, it will be released within 10 hours from now… so please stay a bit more patient… thank you!
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Once again, let me double bold this:
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IMPORTANT NOTE
There is NO forced upgrade for anyone to Toolbox.So please do not get mad at us for something we did not do :-).**Meaning above new versions do not restrict people who purchased before from using features in new version.
If you purchased PA 200x which had Outlook plugin inside, and this current license for PA 2011 does not, you WILL still have Outlook plugin!
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Here is pretty blog with all the news:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/blog/2011/03/07/powerarchiver-2011-whats-new/Error 404 - Not Found
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spwolf can’t post links :p
Try http://www.powerarchiver.com/blog/powerarchiver-2011-whats-new/
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thanks Terry…spwolf rushed off his feet I guess…;)
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:-)
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PowerArchiver 2011 was released but the Toolbox version is still not available to purchase or upgrade? Will it take another few hours for the store to be reconfigured?
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My PowerArchiver 2011 Pro Legacy key doesn’t appear to be working. It restarts after I enter the key but shows the nag screen again.
My PowerArchiver 2011 - Personal key works fine though.Also, I don’t see the option to upgrade to the toolbox in my account either.
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My Pro Legacy key is working, please check the key for typing errors or try copy and paste.
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Same here, no issues with the Pro key.
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We do ask you to check Toolbox offer and support PowerArchiver development if you can!
I will support the development of PA as soon as the option(s) appear(s) in my account. :D
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Is the PA 2010 Pro key from a lifetime licence also working with PA 2011 Pro or do you need a new key?
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Had to get new PA 2011 Pro Legacy key from account.
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Ah thx, overlooked the “resend codes” button.
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Will the Toolbox upgrade offer be emailed later today?
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Yes
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I just upgraded to PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox from my account? Why does the About PowerArchiver box show PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition Business instead of PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition Personal? Previously I had PowerArchiver 2011 Professional Personal with my Pro Legacy key. Is there a way fix this issue?
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I also just upraded to PA2011 Toolbox and the about box says “… Toolbox Edition Personal…”, so no problem for me after upgrading.
Btw. the download links for the Toolbox upgrades provided in “my account” do not work, I get a “The page you requested was not found” error.
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You’re correct.
As an alternate, you could just use the link on Power Archiver download page.
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Spywolf, why is the about box showing “… ToolBox Edition Business …” instead of “… Toolbox Edition Personal …” even though I purchased a single user pack upgrade for home use on my own PC.
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is a 5-pack toolbox upgrade the most you are doing? Seems weird to have to buy 3 5-packs instead of just a single 15 user license. I certainly don’t want 15 different codes. How are you handling your volume pro users on the toolbox upgrade?
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I only purchased one single-pack upgrade with the quantity set to one in the cart and received one registration code but the about box still shows business, not personal. I did not install BitDefender since I already have Microsoft Security Essentials and having two or more antivirus programs can cause conflicts.
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@Keith:
I just upgraded to PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox from my account? Why does the About PowerArchiver box show PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition Business instead of PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition Personal? Previously I had PowerArchiver 2011 Professional Personal with my Pro Legacy key. Is there a way fix this issue?
Hi Keith,
thanks for upgrading… No need to overthink it as Toolbox does not have Personal/Business versions, just single version (it is not meant for companies). We will adjust the text in RC2.
thanks!
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is a 5-pack toolbox upgrade the most you are doing? Seems weird to have to buy 3 5-packs instead of just a single 15 user license. I certainly don’t want 15 different codes. How are you handling your volume pro users on the toolbox upgrade?
There will be 10 pack as well for Toolbox users, this is due to how AV licensing works.
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I also just upraded to PA2011 Toolbox and the about box says “… Toolbox Edition Personal…”, so no problem for me after upgrading.
Btw. the download links for the Toolbox upgrades provided in “my account” do not work, I get a “The page you requested was not found” error.
I think to URL is wrong, with adding a “1” after RC the URL works.fixed that now, thanks…
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The toolbox edition sounds interesting.
Is there a download link to a ‘trial’ version avail?
Also if purchased are you given a direct download link as I don’t see one currently on the accounts or download page.Thanks.
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There can be only one download!It’s the license code that determines the flavour.
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When going to upgrade to Toobox, the page that summarizes what’s in the cart has this wording:
Personal/Small Business License - Free lifetime upgrades, applied automatically to all orders of 5 or less licenses. Applicable to home or small business users with license totals of 5 or less.
I think it should be made clear that this doesn’t apply to the BitDefender portion (I assume that BitDefender will require an annual fee).
The same should go on http://www.powerarchiver.com/order/ when PA 2011 gets past RC stage, of course.
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@pjb:
The toolbox edition sounds interesting.
Is there a download link to a ‘trial’ version avail?
Also if purchased are you given a direct download link as I don’t see one currently on the accounts or download page.Thanks.
links come in the registration email you get… We have English and German BitDefender IS 2011.
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When going to upgrade to Toobox, the page that summarizes what’s in the cart has this wording:
I think it should be made clear that this doesn’t apply to the BitDefender portion (I assume that BitDefender will require an annual fee).
The same should go on http://www.powerarchiver.com/order/ when PA 2011 gets past RC stage, of course.
thanks for the reminder!
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There can be only one download!It’s the license code that determines the flavour.
So the Release Candidate link on the “normal” download page is the trial version, if you want to think of it like that.</puts>Hi, I was thinking more of the BitDefender portion, as I don’t think that is not included in the download page, within the 9,164 KB file.
I know that the file on the downloads page goes between Standard and Pro. I have now tested it on my tst pc without a Serial Number thus in Trial mode, it gives all the features of the pro version but noting to do with the BitDefender portion of Toolbox.
To therefore test BitDefender is it a case of going to the BitDefender site downloading the trial of internet security from there, and then if liking it and wanting to go down the powerarchiver toolbox route, (thereafter purchase of toolbox) entering in the licence code for PowerArchiver Toolbox into that trial of BitDefender?
Don’t get me wrong I see where the integration seems to be going but I don’t see the BitDefender aspects currently intregarated with the product, such as they are with for Example: Acronis Backup & Security http://www.acronis.co.uk/homecomputing/products/backup-security/ Which integrates BitDefender directly within the product, and one single download.
Not having a dig etc, just seeking some clarification as the how it integrates with PowerArchiver 2011 or if it (BitDefender) in it’s entirety is a standalone application non intregarated into PowerArchiver 2011 of which the PowerArchiver Toolbox Licence Code actives BitDefender.
Any clarification greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)
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we will be sending upgrade offers via email tomorrow so you will see the pricing.
Have the emails been sent yet?
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haven’t seen spwolf around for several hours ‘Lux’…nothing in my email all day but I expect it there when I surface tomorrow…:)
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@pjb:
Hi, I was thinking more of the BitDefender portion, as I don’t think that is not included in the download page, within the 9,164 KB file.
I know that the file on the downloads page goes between Standard and Pro. I have now tested it on my tst pc without a Serial Number thus in Trial mode, it gives all the features of the pro version but noting to do with the BitDefender portion of Toolbox.
To therefore test BitDefender is it a case of going to the BitDefender site downloading the trial of internet security from there, and then if liking it and wanting to go down the powerarchiver toolbox route, (thereafter purchase of toolbox) entering in the licence code for PowerArchiver Toolbox into that trial of BitDefender?
Don’t get me wrong I see where the integration seems to be going but I don’t see the BitDefender aspects currently intregarated with the product, such as they are with for Example: Acronis Backup & Security http://www.acronis.co.uk/homecomputing/products/backup-security/ Which integrates BitDefender directly within the product, and one single download.
Not having a dig etc, just seeking some clarification as the how it integrates with PowerArchiver 2011 or if it (BitDefender) in it’s entirety is a standalone application non intregarated into PowerArchiver 2011 of which the PowerArchiver Toolbox Licence Code actives BitDefender.
Any clarification greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)
OK. Yes, they are separate products.
To trial PowerArchiver, download from this site (as you have done).
To trial Bitdefender, as you say, you can download from their site - the 2011 Internet Security version.When/if you’re happy, then purchase the appropriate PowerArchiver license.
If you go for the Toolbox (including Bitdefender) then
@spwolf:links come in the registration email you get… We have English and German BitDefender IS 2011.
So I guess you would have to unistall the trail of Bitdefender and use the provided link to install the licensed version.
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@ TBGBe, Thanks for the clarification, that is as I expected. I did try bitdefender when beta testing one of the acronis products, as that was bundled with it. I have now downloaded bitdefender on my test machine to see how it fares :) Thanks.
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haven’t seen spwolf around for several hours ‘Lux’…nothing in my email all day but I expect it there when I surface tomorrow…:)
Ah not just me then. Phew! :D
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There can be only one download!</puts>That has got to be the worst Scottish accent I have ever read. :p
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No 'mail 'ere neither.Better?</scouse>
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I’m not convinced….sounds ‘welsh’ to me :D
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Maybe because you’re an Aussie??
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lol…I’m not though Terry…I’m from the UK…:)
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I didn’t receive an Email either, but you can log into “My Account” and you will have the upgrade options and the prices there (including discounts, of cause).
Is the Bitdefender version downloaded with the PA-downloader any different from the BitDefender downloaded directly at their site?
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I didn’t receive an Email either, but you can log into “My Account” and you will have the upgrade options and the prices there (including discounts, of cause).
Is the Bitdefender version downloaded with the PA-downloader any different from the BitDefender downloaded directly at their site?
It is version customized for us, so it is different to that extent (it shows our support info and downloads updates from our servers).
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@pjb:
@ TBGBe, Thanks for the clarification, that is as I expected. I did try bitdefender when beta testing one of the acronis products, as that was bundled with it. I have now downloaded bitdefender on my test machine to see how it fares :) Thanks.
we didnt want to make PowerArchiver 300 MB download :-).
Also, our version is one from few weeks ago, they had rather large update.
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Thanks, but we all know.
Just “playing” with spwolf, as he said there would be emails.
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spwolf I have a question.
When I go to my account and click on PowerArchiver Toolbox International - 1 license pack w/ BitDefender then click on upgrade, it shows quantity 2. I know I can change it to 1 but I’m curious why it defaults to 2.you probably had 2 orders previously which can be upgraded to Toolbox?
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Oh I dunno about that.
I was promised an email and I’m feeling very neglected not getting one. :pMe too. :(
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That makes sense, that’s what it will be.
PA2001 & PA2009 are my purchased licenses so that would account for that.i love the fact that most of the forum users here have purchased PA 2001 loooong time ago :-)
edit: and are still using PA! 10 years coming up very soon!
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i love the fact that most of the forum users here have purchased PA 2001 loooong time ago :-)
edit: and are still using PA! 10 years coming up very soon!
I was using the free version before then. :)
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I was using the free version before then. :)
When would that be? 1998/99Started development in 1998, first release in 1999 and commercial release in April 2001.
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Started development in 1998, first release in 1999 and commercial release in April 2001.
1999 it would be then. :)
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Why can’t new customers purchase the Toolbox edition from the Buy Now link on the website at the price shown on the nag screen?
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Possibly because it is (still) a Release Candidate?
Those links are still PA2010
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Do you plan to make BitDefender optional in PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox once PowerArchiver 2011 is officially released due to the annual cost of the third party BitDefender subscription license?
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Not quite sure what you are asking. If you are asking for “cheaper” Toolbox without Bitdefender, then that is not available.
If not that, I think you should reread the initial post/blog from spwolf.
My understanding is:-
If you want Toolbox, then Bitdefender License is included. It is an option so:
a) If you don’t want Bitdefender, you don’t have to install it.
b) You can use Bitdefender for 1 year and then decide not to re-license - updates are included.
c) If you like it, then relicensing is with Bitdefender not PA.If you feel Bitdefender is “not worth it” (for any reason) and also that also Toolbox is “not worth it” without Bitdefender, then you can take the PowerArchiver Pro route.
Remember, this only applies to new customers, if you already have PowerArchiver 2010 Pro, then you get the update to PowerArchiver as normal (now called Pro Legacy) - without Bitdefender.
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terry right, although you can renew toolbox with us to get the bitdefender, not with BD directly.
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terry right, although you can renew toolbox with us to get the bitdefender, not with BD directly.
So Toolbox will need renewing :confused:
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So Toolbox will need renewing :confused:
if you want yearly license for BD, yes… if not, then not.
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Will there be an automatic renewal option for the BD component in the account that will rebill the credit card annually? Most AV vendors auto-renew the subscription to avoid service interruption.
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@Keith:
Will there be an automatic renewal option for the BD component in the account that will rebill the credit card annually? Most AV vendors auto-renew the subscription to avoid service interruption.
i am not sure yet, but if there was, there will also certainly be an notice few days ahead in the email.
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Why does the nag screen in PowerArchiver 2011 trial mode show $149.95 MSRP for Toolbox along with the current sale price of $49.95.
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it is “value of” vs the actual price.
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Is the PowerArchiver customized version of BitDefender older than the retail version of BitDefender? Are updates also older? Is it also an OEM version for PowerArchiver customers only?
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@Keith:
Is the PowerArchiver customized version of BitDefender older than the retail version of BitDefender? Are updates also older? Is it also an OEM version for PowerArchiver customers only?
apsolutely not, it is latest version with latest updates, bitdefender updates more than 10 times per day…. if you have more questions, it would be better to open up another thread so we dont crowd this one as people will have hard time getting the info they care about.