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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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    • 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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    • 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

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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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    • 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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    PowerArchiver 2011 Toolbox Edition

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    • K
      Keith Weisshar last edited by

      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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        • RJWaring
          RJWaring last edited by

          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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          • drteeth
            drteeth last edited by

            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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            • Luxor
              Luxor Alpha Testers @drteeth last edited by

              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.

              Windows 10 Home 64-bit
              Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
              12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz

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              • drteeth
                drteeth last edited by

                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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                • spwolf
                  spwolf conexware @drteeth last edited by

                  @drteeth:

                  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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                  • moles42
                    moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                    Oh!..surprises…I love surprises…:D:D as long as they aren’t toooo far away…:)

                    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

                      @moles42:

                      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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                      • moles42
                        moles42 Alpha Testers last edited by

                        ‘far away’ as in ‘Timeline’….but I’m sure it will be worth the wait…:)

                        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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                        • drteeth
                          drteeth @spwolf last edited by

                          @spwolf:

                          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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                          • Luxor
                            Luxor Alpha Testers @drteeth last edited by

                            @drteeth:

                            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.

                            @drteeth:

                            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. ;)

                            Windows 10 Home 64-bit
                            Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
                            12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz

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                            • RJWaring
                              RJWaring last edited by

                              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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                                Keith Weisshar last edited by

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                                • spwolf
                                  spwolf conexware @drteeth last edited by

                                  @drteeth:

                                  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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                                  • TBGBe
                                    TBGBe @Luxor last edited by

                                    @Luxor:

                                    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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                                    • drteeth
                                      drteeth @spwolf last edited by

                                      @spwolf:

                                      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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                                      • spwolf
                                        spwolf conexware @drteeth last edited by

                                        @drteeth:

                                        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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                                        • RJWaring
                                          RJWaring last edited by

                                          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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                                          • drteeth
                                            drteeth last edited by

                                            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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                                            • spwolf
                                              spwolf conexware @drteeth last edited by

                                              @drteeth:

                                              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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                                              • spwolf
                                                spwolf conexware @RJWaring last edited by

                                                @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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                                                • drteeth
                                                  drteeth @spwolf last edited by

                                                  @spwolf:

                                                  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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                                                  • spwolf
                                                    spwolf conexware @drteeth last edited by

                                                    @drteeth:

                                                    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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                                                    • RJWaring
                                                      RJWaring last edited by

                                                      Nice Response Spwolf, nice response ;)

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