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.
Toolbox Download and Install
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I can’t figure this out. I have the key for PA toolbox but the download link just takes me to the PA 2011 download. I downloaded and installed that version with the Toolbox key but still no toolbox features. What am I missing? I just want to install the toolbox without bitdefender so I can mount ISO’s.
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Could it be that you’re downloading the International version instead of English (or vice versa)?
Both are here:
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I made sure I am getting the english version (it’s the only version my key works with). PowerArchiver 2011 is installed okay (no nag screens). I just can’t figure out where the tools are.
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Hi Zombie,
Depending on your original Purchase selection you are provided with either “international” or “English” the keys are different.
Reference toolbox, you should notice that when installing powerarchiver without enterng the serial specific tools will not work.
Only when you enter your serial will the following features become available in full to you;
Full CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Burner
PowerArchiver Data Burner lets you quickly burn discs, copy discs or create ISO images. It includes 5 tools:
Burn files to Disc – Data burner that lets you burn CD/DVD/Blu-Ray discs in ISO9660 or UDF2 formats, supports unicode and over 4GB file sizes.
Burn image (.iso) – Quickly burn ISO files to disc. Works from shell extensions as well.
Copy disc – Copy your CD/DVD/Blu-Ray disc to another Disc or ISO image.
Erase Disc – Erases your CD/DVD/BD rewritable disc.
New Disc Image (.iso) – Lets you create new ISO image from your files/folders on hard drive.PowerArchiver Virtual DVD drive
PA Virtual Drive (PAVD) lets you mount your ISO disc images as Virtual Drives, without having to burn any CD/DVD/BD’s.
It is very easy to use, supports several drives and has great shell extensions. It is also usable through PA’s Win7 jumplists or PA Starter. Works on both 32bit and 64bit Windows
Full FTP/SFTP client
PowerArhiver FTP/SFTP client is advanced FTP client with following features:
Secure protocols and FIPS certification – Support for SFTP, FTP with SSL and FTP with SSL/TLS protocols. FIPS 140.2 Certified.
Integration with PowerArchiver – Upload files from archives to FTP and Download them directly to archive, without needing to unpack anything!
Multiple tabs – Tabbed interface for multiple server connections.
Quick ZIP and Send – Single button click zips (your choice of formats) and uploads selected file.
Bandwidth Limiter – limit bandwidth used with easy and visible option.
Edit and update files – continuously track multiple edited/opened files and update them as needed.
Ribbon interface – first FTP client with Microsoft Office licensed ribbon interface for easier use (optional).
Advanced Queue system – with multiple transfers and global transfer limits.
Disconnect or shutdown – After queue is completed, you can set it to disconnect from the server or even shutdown your computer.
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Does it say PowerArchiver Toolbox in the title bar?
Are you using the classic or modern skin?
If classic then see screenshot.
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My screen looks just like yours with Toolbox in the titlebar and the same 4 choices on the far dropdown.
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Never mind. Put the last 2 replies together and figured out you have to click on “Burner” and then the toolbox options are there. Thanks you Sir Richard and Luxor.
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I knew we would get there in the end. :) hope you enjoy the features.
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Never mind. Put the last 2 replies together and figured out you have to click on “Burner” and then the toolbox options are there.
Yes I should have mentioned that really. Glad you got there in the end. :)