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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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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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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!
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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…
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 -
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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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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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 errorsIs 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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Clipboard02.jpg
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 :)
Codename Windows 8 Dev - Issues
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Whilst I know not supported, only good to advise you at this time of installation issues.
During the install on CN W8 -Dev *64 the installer had an error at the part where it removed backup files.
I could see that Powerarchiver appeared to be installed and therefore launched task manager to close the hung installer.Powerarchiver launches and seems to work ok, other than the hang as mentioned in install.
The other thing to note is that the file association does not seem to work fully via the Powerarchiver interface, you click to apply, it seems to but does not. However when launching a example zip file with no associated icon, CN W8 dev asks what application to open with. When selecting Powerarchiver it changes the icon and remembers the selection.
As say, don’t expect support at this stage, it is to bring it to your dev’s attention to help aviod any issues further down the road.
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hm, i wonder if both are due to Win8 buggies. Those things should stay the same in Win8.
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could well be some issue with explorer in w8.
The only other bit of software I use which may have an issue pertaining to explorer is dropbox (selective sync) dialogue box does not appear.
At least it is something to keep an eye out for when the beta comes out. Always good to pass on findings rather than keep them to ones self :)
Have not come across any other Powerarchiver discrepancies since this morning, contextual menus work as they should - as does the main programme :)
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absolutely… well it should be very much the same as Win7 when it comes to system things. So Windows Installer not working I would definitively call an bug.
Let us know if you notice anything else.
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Hi spwolf, I have done some further testing this morning to manually uninstall the previous version a install the latest 1201.
During the uninstall I got the following screen shot of an error
then the uninstaller just hung.
During the install I got the following screen shot of an errorand then the installer just hung, leaving this on screen
Using task manager I closed the hanging apps.
Just for testing I did thereafter try WinRar to see how that would install, and that did not provide any install/uninstall errors.
Hope the above info gives you some Idea of the errors and more technical screen shot of code errors help.
PS also briefly caught glimpse of some message (not exact wording as it was quick) ‘installer database does not have the required logic to’
Kind Regards
Paul.
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you can do this test - extract the pa installer, and run .msi file… does it work then?
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Hi just caught me, off for weekend in a mo…
Just done as requested, extracted the setup file.
The .msi installed without any issues.The integration/association still does not default correctly,
you have to right click and open with, choose default program, which when selected changes the icons and defaults ok. Doing so within PA did not.Hope this helps :)
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coool… thanks!
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Just provide an update: Seems quite a few things I have installed do not automatically pick up the default viewer/app icons. You click on example a .pdf and then it asks what .pdf viewer out of the ones installed you like to open it with.
Am sure MS will improve explorer functionality by the Beta.
Regarding PA not come across any further issues :) -
You can check this installer here:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/alpha120/powarc120103new.exe -
let us know if this installs in Win8.
thanks!
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let us know if this installs in Win8.
thanks!
Hi,
Just tested it on my VM for you. Unfortunately it sort of failed. It runs then stops with the error - after closing the error message it hangs on the final screen, removing backup files.
Hope this reply helps you.Error screen as included.
Error copied:
[EXCEPTION_UNHANDLED] (0xc0000005) at address [0x77007075]*** Stack Trace (x86) ***
[0x77007075] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x77006f8b] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x76fc22c0] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc11e3] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc0f8d] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc0cdc] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x77092bce] NdrExtStubInitialize()
[0x743b9527] MsiSetOfflineContextW()
[0x743737d0] MsiProvideQualifiedComponentExA()
[0x743aadc6] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x743aa92b] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x743b1a48] MsiCloseHandle()
[0x00c24052] –—
[0x772c31b0] RtlInitializeExceptionChain()
[0x772c3183] RtlInitializeExceptionChain()
Windows 10 *64 - Latest TP (Fast)
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thanks - we have reported this to our installer company.
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No probs.
I have also just checked for you, as before - if the .msi is extracted that runs and installs fine.The only proviso to that ‘installs fine’ is what I believe a W8 issue where certain icons don’t show until initially selected with the open with dialogue. Once windows is informed example .zip is to open with PowerArchiver the icon shows for .zip
There are a few programmes that this icon issue happens with, so I personally believe nothing at this stage of W8 the icon issue is nothing to worry about - I would be more concerned if it was Beta…
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@pjb:
Hi,
Just tested it on my VM for you. Unfortunately it sort of failed. It runs then stops with the error - after closing the error message it hangs on the final screen, removing backup files.
Hope this reply helps you.Error screen as included.
Error copied:
[EXCEPTION_UNHANDLED] (0xc0000005) at address [0x77007075]*** Stack Trace (x86) ***
[0x77007075] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x77006f8b] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x76fc22c0] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc11e3] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc0f8d] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76fc0cdc] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x77092bce] NdrExtStubInitialize()
[0x743b9527] MsiSetOfflineContextW()
[0x743737d0] MsiProvideQualifiedComponentExA()
[0x743aadc6] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x743aa92b] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x743b1a48] MsiCloseHandle()
[0x00c24052] –—
[0x772c31b0] RtlInitializeExceptionChain()
[0x772c3183] RtlInitializeExceptionChain()Can you try running setup.exe that is next to the. Msi when you extract setup?
Much appreciated?
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Hi,
I have extracted the file, and then ran the setup as requested from the extracted file.
It looked like it might go through quicker & ok, but then it failed. At a glance same error as before:[EXCEPTION_UNHANDLED] (0xc0000005) at address [0x761c7075]
*** Stack Trace (x86) ***
[0x761c7075] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x761c6f8b] CoIncrementMTAUsage()
[0x761822c0] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x761811e3] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76180f8d] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76180cdc] ObjectStublessClient18()
[0x76252bce] NdrExtStubInitialize()
[0x74839527] MsiSetOfflineContextW()
[0x747f37d0] MsiProvideQualifiedComponentExA()
[0x7482adc6] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x7482a92b] MsiCloseAllHandles()
[0x74831a48] MsiCloseHandle()
[0x00a04052] –—
[0x77d631b0] RtlInitializeExceptionChain()
[0x77d63183] RtlInitializeExceptionChain() -
thanks a lot!
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Hi,
Please check if this improves it:
http://www.powerarchiver.com/test/alpha120/powarc120202.exe -
Just a quick thing i noticed… on a windows XP Pro SP3 OS.
When i downloaded 12.02.02… it said i didnt have admin rights… however, i do! so i uninstalled PowerArchiver and ran the Install again and it worked ok no issues…
So not sure if this is a bug, but it isnt allowing users to upgrade PA from Prior Versions.
EDIT: Just a quick note that on my Home Systerm Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1 It updated the OS without an admin error message but then hung and prompted me to restart. After restart PA worked like a charm so no noticible curruption on install.
Sounds like the Install just needs updating, and checking on Older OS’s
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@Sir:
Just a quick thing i noticed… on a windows XP Pro SP3 OS.
When i downloaded 12.02.02… it said i didnt have admin rights… however, i do! so i uninstalled PowerArchiver and ran the Install again and it worked ok no issues…
So not sure if this is a bug, but it isnt allowing users to upgrade PA from Prior Versions.
anyone else had the same weird issue?
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anyone else had the same weird issue?
not ‘THAT’ particular message but I was forced to do a clean installation…
I tried on several occasions but it wouldn’t let me ‘upgrade’Windows 10 Pro x64
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 -
not ‘THAT’ particular message but I was forced to do a clean installation…
I tried on several occasions but it wouldn’t let me ‘upgrade’well what error did you get?
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can’t recall it in detail…very lengthy message which just indicated that I couldn’t install over a previously installed version…at the time I assumed you as the dev team had instigated a ‘clean’ installation only.
I realise now that this wasn’t the case…the clean installation however had no hiccups whatsoever.
I could probably recreate if you wish by reinstalling previous version ?
Windows 10 Pro x64
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
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can’t recall it in detail…very lengthy message which just indicated that I couldn’t install over a previously installed version…at the time I assumed you as the dev team had instigated a ‘clean’ installation only.
I realise now that this wasn’t the case…the clean installation however had no hiccups whatsoever.
I could probably recreate if you wish by reinstalling previous version ?
please do try! Works fine here… it shouldnt happen.
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Did as requested and message did appear once again…see attached screenshot.
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ah, so what version did you have before?
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v12.02.01
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i posted 12.02.01?
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I had 12.02.01 and the error occurs when trying to install 12.02.02 over it
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thats fine, ivan probably forgot to change the installer version number, i dont remember posting .01 here… memory is bad these days!
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here’s the offending Post….lol
http://www.powerarchiver.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27571&postcount=3
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Hi sorry for the delay, only just seen it was updated.
Have tested powarc120202.exe on Windows 8 *64 and can confirm that: that installer worked well. The application installed without any errors.
The application works as it should. :)As such this issue I believe is now resolved and as such I believe this topic can be now marked as ‘Fixed’
Many Thanks. :)
