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    • Support for Zstandard .zst/.zstd archives

      Z

      It would be nice to be able to at least extract Zstandard archives.

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    • Highlighting files and folders in Add modes

      PA_Fan

      I prefer to use light themes, and when, for example, I have set up my main archive screen to be Classic Toolbar with Blizzard Blue, files in the archive are highlighted (no checkboxes, full row select) with white text on grey background. They are easy to see .

      However, in the Add screens, the files and folders are black type upon a pale blue background, which is not so readily visible, especially when highlighting separate files in lists with Ctrl/Click for addition. It would be ideal if the backgrounds to files in these screens could be set to mimic the highlighting of those in the main archive window.

      I have tried experimenting with different themes and settings for skins, toolbars and so forth, but, unless I’ve missed something, none seem to give me the effect I want.

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    • .BH in Windows 11 Context Menu

      C

      Re: Windows 11 Context menu support

      It would really make me happy if you put .BH in the Windows 11 context menu. I know it’s in the “More Options” section, but this would make it more convenient. Don’t know why the option to add it to the menu isn’t there in the first place. P-L-E-A-S-E ??? :) Thanks You!

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    • paq9a support

      R

      Any chance of including this format in a future release?

      https://github.com/FS-make-simple/paq9a

      Exceptional compression levels.

      Thanks.

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    • Windows Store Delivery (and ideally updates)

      TheAndyMac

      Now that the Windows Store is making support for non-UWP apps mainstream, including those with their own update delivery process, it would be nice to see PowerArchiver in the Windows Store going forwards - at least as a channel for the product to be available.

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    • What features do you want in new format?

      spwolf

      Tell us what features you want from new format…

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    • Windows 11 Context menu support

      BigMike

      In Windows 11 a new explorer context menu is introduced.
      The “old” context menu may still be accessed through an additional mouse click, to reach the PowerArchiver context menu functions, but this isn’t comfortable at all.

      Could you add PowerArchiver items to the first level (and ideally disable the Windows native ZIP entry)

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    • OneDrive for Business support

      Z

      I’m surprised that OneDrive for Business isn’t supported. I can’t link my company’s OneDrive account, but a personal (free) account works fine.

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    • Better handling for protected archives

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to propose an improvement for password protected archives.

      Actual behavior is:
      If I open an archive, which is password protected and make a typo in the password dialog, I’ll get the message, that the password was wrong and I end up with an empty window. I need to reopen the archive to be able to enter the password again.

      Improved behavior:
      Tell me, that the password was wrong and give me the chance to enter the correct password to decrypt the archive.

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    • ZIPX: Add support for packing JPEG with specialized algorithm

      A

      Hello!
      I know I have been asking for this feature some time ago, but as nothing has changed let me ask again:
      The ZIPX-format offers an algorithm, that compresses JPEG-files by about 20-30%. Please add compression (packing) support for this in ZIPX-archives to Powerarchiver. Extraction of JPEGs packed into ZIPX by this algorithm is already supported by Powerarchiver for a long time, so it should not be difficult? Or is it a licensing problem?
      Thanks!

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    • Better archive type handling with drag & drop

      BigMike

      Hi,

      I’d like to suggest, that the correct archive type is (always) selected, when adding files by drag & drop to an archive.

      This is already happening if the archive has the correct extension. For example, if I’m adding files to test.zip, zip will be selected. If I’m adding files to test.7z, 7z will be selected as format in “Add dialog”.

      But this won’t be working, if the archive has not the “right” extension.
      So XPI files (Firefox addons) for example are ZIP files. PowerArchiver opens them without any problems, but if I try to add file by drag & drop, PowerArchiver won’t auto select “ZIP”, but use the last selected archive format, while PowerArchiver already knows, that I’m trying to add files to a ZIP.

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    • Elevation of UAC in Mounting Images

      F

      I love this, only there is one problem. The UAC elevation feature does not extend to Mount Image option in the add-on software PA provided. It is most annoying whenever I am on highest UAC settings and I mount an ISO, every time I open and create a virtual drive UAC appears. I also do not want to completely disable UAC.

      Is adding UAC elevation for mount image feature possible?

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    • Bulkzip Nanozip (.nz) file format

      D

      The now defunct Bulkzip had Nanozip (nz) as an option this would be great to have for compatibility with my .nz files, so I don’t have to install Bulkzip separately.

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    PA 12.01.02 - AutoUpdate Deactivate

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    • RJWaring
      RJWaring last edited by

      Hi Guys,

      A pritty simple request really with reference to the formating of the Auto-Update Screen in Configuration.

      When the user selects “Never” under Check for updates. Can you setup the boxe’s and Drop downs to grey out ie disable.

      Thus to enforce a visual confirmation that no comminications or checks will be done during this selection.

      Thanks

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      • RJWaring
        RJWaring last edited by

        What would also be nice within this screen is settings for Patchbeam ie Uninstall, Install.

        At work i uninstall the patchbeam from the system but at home I keep it on. I can see many firms not wanting Patchbeam so admins can keep in control of what is being updated.

        Having this available to deactivate, remove or install ie download Patchbeam install program would be a great addition to this “Auto-Update” Tab.

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        • TBGBe
          TBGBe @RJWaring last edited by

          Are you asking for an Update Option “notify only”?

          So selecting “Never” or “Notify Only” would enable the uninstall Patchbeam option?

          These users would then have to download the full install version.

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          • RJWaring
            RJWaring last edited by

            @TBGBe:

            Are you asking for an Update Option “notify only”?

            So selecting “Never” or “Notify Only” would enable the uninstall Patchbeam option?

            These users would then have to download the full install version.

            Kind of fella,

            When selecting “Never” then all options are disabled or greyed out. However, the “Check for Update” & “Check for New Version” options remain available.

            If you have chosen to disable or uninstall Patchbeam on selecting those buttons it then takes you to the Download Page as “Check for New version” would do. And if Patchbeam is available then it would do its normal thing.

            I would like to treat patchbeam as a plugin. and possibly have it as an option during a fresh installation. Obviosly, defaulted as install.

            For home users patchbeam by default is perfect but for office users or corporations ie Pro and Toolbox users more control over Patchbeam & auto updates is a must.

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            • TBGBe
              TBGBe last edited by

              Well, that would work for new versions, but the download page is not very useful for updates/patches (e.g. still shows v12.0.1)

              Why would you have a disable for Patchbeam?
              Just give an uninstall option for those who don’t want it.

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              • spwolf
                spwolf conexware last edited by

                Administrators can already disable updates completely through group policies/registry.
                And you can uninstall it as well at any time.

                There is no point to create separate update check though, it is all done through Patchbeam. If you cant check due to work environment then subscribing to our Facebook, twitter or forums will give you the heads up on the updates. Otherwise we would have to maintain double the code and I think PA.exe is already large enough.

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                • RJWaring
                  RJWaring last edited by

                  I want Patchbeam on my system, it doesnt bother me.

                  However, even if there is an option in the registry or group policies to deactivate PB. I think it should be available in a simple tick box within the Application itself.

                  Hense my orriginal request of disabling the boxes when selecting “Dont Update”.

                  Having Patchbeam listed isnt a priority just an idea.

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                  • spwolf
                    spwolf conexware last edited by

                    but you can disable updates with setting it to Never check for updates via the interface, and you can also normally uninstall PB from your Add Programs?

                    Of course, admins can do it via group policies so users can not change it via interface :-). But yes, you can completely disable even the possibility via policies, no matter what option user clicks.

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                    • RJWaring
                      RJWaring last edited by

                      indeed, but i still think it should grey out the boxes and default updates if PB is removed to checking the website…

                      Yes, of course it wont be the same as patchbeam but some users dont want to update patch’s they want the full download.

                      This is something i tried to explain a while ago. you cant just take a Program and force users to have that as the only method to update their software. You need to provide the options for those in restricted enviroments that dont enable proxy services so they can obtain a full download including;

                      Virtual Drive
                      Patchbeam
                      PowerArchiver
                      Outlook Plugin etc

                      We can discuss this all week, i wont budge, sorry :)

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                      • spwolf
                        spwolf conexware last edited by

                        it doesnt make sense to make PA slower and bigger for all users just because 0.0001% of users want to download full updates via PA and not via website.

                        Right now, PA does not contain any update functionality itself. To add it back, it would mean 1MB extra to PA executable.

                        That doesnt really help anyone. End users under admin restrictions cant download anyway, be it PB or website.

                        Administrators manage via registry policies and not by going to each computer and checking boxes. Administrators update via MSI installations and not manually installing updates.

                        Your problem is actually proxy support and we should add that :-).

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                        • RJWaring
                          RJWaring last edited by

                          ;) I dont have a problem personally, bar at work patchbeam doesnt work due to the proxy restrictions. So I have to disable updates as it slows the system down and crashes PA at times.

                          I am them forced to download PA, PAOP and Virtual Drivers from the website. of such i managed a hidden forum for the alpha team.

                          Other users would have to request this. hense why i suggest you make publically available the latest versions of these files.

                          cheers anyway,

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