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.
PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition
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Does the PowerArchiver 2011 ToolBox Edition RC version include the standalone applications for Burner, FTP and Backup? How many RC will there be before the final version and how long is each RC?
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I would say Its hard to tell the time between RC’s the Alpha versions have been going for months.
But aslong as people download and test this application, the more feedback we can obtain and the possibility of faster updates can be made towards the Final.
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I could not think of a more pointless bundle than with an anti-virus app. I choose my security apps very carefully as I do my compression utils, and it is not unknown for me to change my security app each year.
Much as I wish to support ConeXware, I shall not be upgrading :-(((.
DrT
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You don’t have to make use of the free BD, it’s not bundled with PA it’s a separate download if you want it.
I don’t have any need for it myself and that’s why I won’t be taking advantage of the download. But I still upgraded to the toolbox version.
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Why? I may have missed something. Is the toolbox version just pro + AV?
I do not mind paying for some extra functionality that I may use, but not for something I will never use.
I’ll wait for Spywolf’s email to see if it clarifies things a bit.
DrT
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Why? I may have missed something. Is the toolbox version just pro + AV?
I do not mind paying for some extra functionality that I may use, but not for something I will never use.
I’ll wait for Spywolf’s email to see if it clarifies things a bit.
DrT
there is absolutely no need to upgrade if you do not want to :-)… we shuffled things around a bit for 2011 based on feedback from customers.
of course, there WILL be surprise for Toolbox peoples in the future :-).
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Oh!..surprises…I love surprises…:D:D as long as they aren’t toooo far away…:)
Windows 10 Pro x64
Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.20GHz
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 -
Oh!..surprises…I love surprises…:D:D as long as they aren’t toooo far away…:)
far away? well you know how that goes - how can it be a good surprise, if it is not a LOT of work? :-)
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‘far away’ as in ‘Timeline’….but I’m sure it will be worth the wait…:)
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there is absolutely no need to upgrade if you do not want to :-).<snip>
of course, there WILL be surprise for Toolbox peoples in the future :-).</snip>
I know I do not have to, but wonder if there is something other than an (unwanted) AV suite to tempt me.
When will the email that you mentioned detailing the offers be sent? Not yet received here.
Cheers
DrT
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Why?
Because of this… :)
@spwolf:and upcoming apps like our next standalone backup utility which will feature our PAF format. And you will be supporting PA development of course.
When will the email that you mentioned detailing the offers be sent? Not yet received here.
We are all waiting for the mysterious email. I think spwolf may have confused himself there. ;)
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Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
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I would advise anyone to take advantage of the discount for Toolbox and keep the serial for Bit Defender.
Or sell the BitDefender to a friend and get back what you paid for toolbox. :)
Looking forward to PAF and many new exiting features toolbox will support.
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I know I do not have to, but wonder if there is something other than an (unwanted) AV suite to tempt me.
When will the email that you mentioned detailing the offers be sent? Not yet received here.
Cheers
DrT
there is nothing immediately available :-). We didnt want to force anyone who has Pro to buy Toolbox by limiting free upgrade options.
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We are all waiting for the mysterious email. I think spwolf may have confused himself there. ;)
No, not spwolf :p
Probably waiting for the “official release”.
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there is nothing immediately available :-). We didnt want to force anyone who has Pro to buy Toolbox by limiting free upgrade options.
C’mon mate, tempt me with the upgrade deals for exisiting customers. I know I don’t HAVE to upgrade, but if the price is right…
and upcoming apps like our next standalone backup utility which will feature our PAF format. And you will be supporting PA development of course.
Marketing-wise, you may have stumbled. The market is full of free and paid for backup utils. I have two here (paid) myself and I suspect that anybody who wants/needs one will already be sorted out in that regard. Same goes for security suites.
So far, the only advantage (not knowing what is down the line) is the warm glow of supporting PA development…which is a good reason in itself. I have been known to donate to freeware authors, that is when they usually give up :cool:.
Looking forward to the email or PM ;).
DrT
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C’mon mate, tempt me with the upgrade deals for exisiting customers. I know I don’t HAVE to upgrade, but if the price is right…
Marketing-wise, you may have stumbled. The market is full of free and paid for backup utils. I have two here (paid) myself and I suspect that anybody who wants/needs one will already be sorted out in that regard. Same goes for security suites.
So far, the only advantage (not knowing what is down the line) is the warm glow of supporting PA development…which is a good reason in itself. I have been known to donate to freeware authors, that is when they usually give up :cool:.
Looking forward to the email or PM ;).
DrT
market is full of everything, if we went by that, then you would never see another new product :-).
we will try to make best backup utility on the market, since we will build new format for it, and not just use off the shelf libraries that everyone does and are not really meant for the backup.
If we can build new backup that is 30% more efficient (faster, less space taken, less bandwidth taken), I am sure it will be quite nice :-).
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Spwolf, Make sure that specifically designed backup tool is for Toolbox users ;)
Pro could have something less comprehensive. But usefull non the less.
Looking forward to the 2012 edition of PA
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For your backup util, PLEASE let it restore to existing partitions and not create its own. Why?
I use a partitioning utility that allows for >200 primary partitions per disk. If one uses it outside the standard 4 partitions per disk (4 primaries or 3+extended) no other util/OS etc must be allowed to create partitions.
As regards the marketing comment, there is no point re-inventing the wheel, one must create a better one.
Upgrade prices pretty please.
Cheers
DrT
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For your backup util, PLEASE let it restore to existing partitions and not create its own. Why?
I use a partitioning utility that allows for >200 primary partitions per disk. If one uses it outside the standard 4 partitions per disk (4 primaries or 3+extended) no other util/OS etc must be allowed to create partitions.
As regards the marketing comment, there is no point re-inventing the wheel, one must create a better one.
Upgrade prices pretty please.
Cheers
DrT
i believe it will not be full disc image backup utility (at least not to start) but smart differential continuous backup utility that saves only byte level changes and not full files… we can have big improvements there compared to what exists on the market right now (with our own compression format/engine and byte level differentials like in Patchbeam).
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@Sir:
Spwolf, Make sure that specifically designed backup tool is for Toolbox users ;)
Pro could have something less comprehensive. But usefull non the less.
Looking forward to the 2012 edition of PA
well this will be full product done with care and patience that we do PowerArchiver with :-)
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well this will be full product done with care and patience that we do PowerArchiver with :-)
When will upgrade offers for existing customers be available? Will ‘the e-mail’ be sent soon?
DrT
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When will upgrade offers for existing customers be available? Will ‘the e-mail’ be sent soon?
DrT
if you login to the account, they are already there… we are still getting feedback on everything before we send emails (since most people dont realize that PA 2011 is out at all).
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Nice Response Spwolf, nice response ;)
