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.
Hello!
Is there currently no portable version of PA2023 available?
(When) do you plan to release one?
Thanks!
If I compress a folder to a .pa using right click, Compress to folder.pa and use the new Windows 11 menu then the Options, Configuration, Miscellaneous, Use normal relative path setting is always enabled.
But I like this option disabled so I have to use the old style menu in order to get PA to compress a folder in the way I wish.
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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PA 22.00.09
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PA 22.00.09 shows a nag screen, when I try to open some setting windows. I have already PA 2023 Toolbox and PA shows, that it’s licensed in the info dialog.
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PA 22.00.09
Some labels in the help toolbar are not translated:
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I’m looking forward to deploying PowerArchiver 2023 to my users. Can you tell us when the MSI will be available for download and distribution?
Thanks.
Hi there,
there were some security issues fixed in 7zip:
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1165/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1164/
As it seems, that PowerArchiver and PACL use the 7zip libraries, could you please update them to the latest version?
Hi,
From where I get PAVD2023.EXE? PowerArchiver 2023 tries to open it.
But it seems, it tries to download PAVD2021.EXE.
Thanks
I noticed that the version of ZPAQ used is older than the latest released 7.15 https://mattmahoney.net/dc/zpaq.html also there seems to be a newer fork that adds several features https://github.com/fcorbelli/zpaqfranz
It would be useful to implement this latest version (it also maintains the same syntax and behavior as the latest official release if used the -715 flag) and add when opening a zpaq file a choice of the version of the files to show (e.g. as dummy folders represented the various versions present). Since any previous changes are stored with this format, it is possible to extract a snapshot of a certain date/version.
If I open a password-protected zipper file (created with WinRAR but I think that’s irrelevant), open it with PowerArchiver and run “Remove Encryption” on the same file, then reopen it and add a password with “Encrypt Archive,” the resulting archive will be protected with the old ZipCrypto algorithm and not AES as indicated.
(this can be verified, for example, by trying to open the archive files with Windows Explorer, which does not support the AES algorithm)
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.
PA - Update without Patchbeam
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Hi Guys,
I’ve mentioned this during development but nothing was done about it.
So i am logging as an issue.
If a user removes the patchbeam application the powerarchiver application has dead links. Nor does to tell the user that Patchbeam is removed or needs installing.
These issues can be easily resolved with simple if statements and prompts.
Issue 1
In Main App clicking on Help and “Check for New Version” nothing happens…Solution
I would suggest you put in an if statment that “if” patchbeam isnt installed then prompt user and offer website link in msgbox or userform.Issue 2
In Configuration - Auto Update, on every option, tickbox and proxy are all enabled although do not work because Patchbeam is uninstalled.Solution
Put them all in frames, then on uninstall hide them all and replace with information about Patchbeam with a direct link to install. -
question is - why are you uninstalling patchbeam?
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Two reasons my close friend….
1. To test the program’s ability with or without the patchbeam application. “The result is dead links and no clear information to the user PB is required or to consult system administrator”
2. On certain system’s i dont want patchbeam. Thus ensuring i am in complete control of major update roll outs.
And it is as simple as that, i cant see these error handling processes taking to long to implement. we have have a vba plugin menu at work that uses a thing called “FrontView” another plugin i developed. the frontview provides the user with news, updates, and database details… However, if frontview isnt available due to whatever reason it prompts the user and grey’s out sertain menu options.
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as an administrator, you can already use our special registry keys that will disable updates from anywhere in PA :)
this is what you should use.
it is not a problem to do those things you suggested, but it is really not needed (and creates extra work, extra maintenance, extra testing). If Patchbeam is not there, then it should only suggest to reinstall it. And for admins and corporate installers, there have been these options that disable online, disable updates, heck disable half of PowerArchiver, for years now :-).
Heck, it would be as if someone deletes 7z.dll and then asks us to disable 7zip options anywhere in appliaction :-).
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as an administrator, you can already use our special registry keys that will disable updates from anywhere in PA :)
this is what you should use.
it is not a problem to do those things you suggested, but it is really not needed (and creates extra work, extra maintenance, extra testing). If Patchbeam is not there, then it should only suggest to reinstall it. And for admins and corporate installers, there have been these options that disable online, disable updates, heck disable half of PowerArchiver, for years now :-).
Heck, it would be as if someone deletes 7z.dll and then asks us to disable 7zip options anywhere in appliaction :-).
Maybe having greyed out box’s and drop downs is a bit extensive, but i am sure a simple “if” statement that prompts the user when trying to change any settings or going to “update” explaining that patchbeam is required click here for more information etc would be less hassle.
it would be allot more professional that the application not doing anything, in my opinion. :) and you are forgetting to consider limited users who have removed patchbeam not realising its a powerarchiver extension then not being able to update it at a later date.
obviously, this can be a quick fix done at any time it doesn’t have to be now.