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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 :-)
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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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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 :)
New Windows 8.1 Tablets/PCs with new Atom's Z3xxx
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Hello Everyone,
I hope you had nice holidays… I recently noticed these new tablets with full Windows 8.1, and new Atom Z3xxx CPUs.
Does anyone here have one?
Basically, they are replacements for old-school Netbooks (crap) and new tablets, all in ones.
They are pretty affordable, from €249 in Europe.
Here is one review:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-Transformer-Book-T100TA-C1-GR-Convertible.106219.0.htmlCPU is faster than Core 2’s from few years back.
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I neither have the time,the money,or the inclination for such ‘crap’ BOSS…:D
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I dont mind the idea of tablets. However, I did have one a while back and it was pants! It became too slow, too buggy and when you look at the price you could save up a few more months and buy yourself a reasonable Laptop.
Tablets are getting better and i have no doubt eventually “everyone” will have them. Just like smart phones! it will become normal to have a smart tab!
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I don’t have, need nor want one if I’m honest.
@moles42:anything that imitates windows 8 is a ‘No No’ with me I’m afraid.
Yep! Pretty much my thoughts.
@Sir:Tablets are getting better and i have no doubt eventually “everyone” will have them.
You’re going to have to buy me one then if that’s the case. :p
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there are basically Laptops that look like Tablets…. so they have full Windows 8.1 that you can run PA on, and full desktop mode… most of them have optional (or standard) keyboard and you can simply detach the screen.
Atom versions have no fans and are quite fast quad core CPUs.
You can also connect them to big screen and keyboard and simply run them as desktop when you are back home :-)
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You can also connect them to big screen and keyboard and simply run them as desktop when you are back home :-)
Wouldn’t it make more sense just to buy a decent laptop to begin with than having to connect it to a proper keyboard and display.
I like my tech and gadgets but tablets are something I just don’t get or see the need for. :confused:
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
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Wouldn’t it make more sense just to buy a decent laptop to begin with than having to connect it to a proper keyboard and display.
I like my tech and gadgets but tablets are something I just don’t get or see the need for. :confused:
well, tablets are selling like crazy :-)
and these, unlike cheap chinese ones running android, are with proper windows and are basically proper laptops that can be detached to be used as tablets basically.
so it gives you best of both worlds…
In general, tablets are good for watching movies/tv, playing simple touch games and reading internet… Laptops are better at playing real games, and doing work / using more complicated applications.
This way you can have tablet for enjoying your media and still be compatible with great Windows applications, such as PowerArchiver :-)
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well, tablets are selling like crazy :-)
One Direction songs sell like crazy, doesn’t make them any good though. ;)
In general, tablets are good for watching movies/tv,
Definitely not aimed at me then, couldn’t think of a worse use for one.
@spwolf:still be compatible with great Windows applications, such as PowerArchiver :-)
Finally a good thing. :D
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Gotta say after a month, i am liking mine a lot :-)
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got the Dell Venue 8 PRO and have been using it/playing with it for a few days now, I feel sorry for laptops from now on :)
