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    • Power Archiver Starter - CPU and power overhead

      PA_Fan

      I’m running PA 21.00.17 64-bit on a 64-bit i7 desktop with W10 Pro, latest version. This 32gb of installed RAM.

      As I use the PA pbs system for a number of scheduled archiving operations throughout the day, PA Starter is set to load and run at system startup.

      In the course of trying to identify some causes of slowness and bottlenecks in other processes, I notice that PA Starter (PAS) always runs at between 11% and 15% of CPU (see screenshot), usually at about 12-13%. This is by far the highest demanding process on the system, as shown by Task Manager. In Performance Monitor, PAS Average CPU is 8.32, with every other process at less that 1 i.e. in decimal places only.

      Task Manager also shows PAS Power Usage as “Very High”, and is the only process shown thus.

      I have looked again at the information about PAS at https://wiki.powerarchiver.com/en:help:details:powerarchiver_starter, which was last modified in 2016. The article states a low memory usage for PAS of 784k, which is fair enough, but it is the large CPU overhead which is of concern.

      It is of course possible to change the PAS priority, but this has no effect on CPU overhead.

      However, is it possible to change PAS, which is required only at intervals to initiate PA scheduled tasks, from consuming so much system resource for every moment of the day?

      PA Starter.jpg

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    • Command line

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      Hello,

      PowerArchiver Command Line 7 support file greater than 2 Go ?

      Thanks

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    • open file manager after extracting from archives...

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      i just registered my own copy and i need some help to set it…

      if i set the ‘configuration>shell extension>open folder after extracting’ checkbox, after decompress an archive is opened the file manager on that folder but… if somebody is using a different file manager how to open XYplorer or Directory Opus for example and NOT the MS file manager?

      consider this as a feature request also if not available within the 2022 version

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    • Need to find out how to disable "all users" to end UAC elevation prompt on running PA

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      I am looking for a way to stop the UAC elevation prompt when running Powerarchiver. In an old post about PA 2019, someone asked this and got a response to uncheck “all users” at the prompt but I am not seeing where one can do this. It definitely seems like the way to go though as if I click on “More Details” at the prompt I see that it is trying to run “_pautil.exe /paassociate /allusers /my(long binary string)”. Can you let me know? Thanks.

      PS I tried renaming _pautil.exe and this worked, but I don’t know what the consequence of doing this may be so I would like to do this properly, thanks.

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    • Question is Ashampoo Zip Pro 4 built by the Powerarchiver team?

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      Just a question is Ashampoo zip pro 4 built by Powerrachiver as it is very similar and uses the pae encryption.

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    • Transfer PC License to MacBook iOS

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      Hi,
      Is it possible to transfer one of my existing PC Licenses to my MacBook?

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    • Transfer License

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      Re: Transfer PC License to MacBook iOS

      Here is the email…
      On Tue, Jun 7, 2022 at 1:20 PM Rich DiBenedetto rmdibened@gmail.com wrote:
      Greetings,
      Could you assist me with this?
      Can I use my current licenses with MacOS?
      If not, can I transfer a license to MacOS?

      Cheers and Have a Great Day,
      Rich

      On Wed, Dec 9, 2020 at 6:35 AM ConeXware, Inc. ordering@conexware.com wrote:
      Dear Richard DiBenedetto,

      Thank you for supporting PowerArchiver! Please find your activation and registration codes below.

      *** Online Activation ***

      PowerArchiver Select for PowerArchiver Toolbox English - LIFETIME
      is valid until - not limited.

      E-Mail: RMDibened@gmail.com
      Activation Code: ***

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    • Does PA supports Intel's zlib?

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      There would be many of us with Intel Processors.

      and they have their own optimized zlib algorithm, which can result in more efficiency if used combined with their hardware processor.

      Reference:
      https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/white-papers/zlib-compression-whitepaper-copy.pdf

      Can we get the same Functionality Under Hardware Acceleration Feature?

      Zlib is not the only feature that intel has included with their processor, there’s many, which if combined can result in efficient and better compression ratios.

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    • GUI: Issue with buttons

      guido

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      Right buttons are not visible

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS - stuck with no support

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      Greetings, new customer searching for help and/or refund…

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    • Cannot login

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      Hi Dear,

      Cannot login and request resend license code for my fd

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    • Windows 10 File Explorer crashing context menu on Junction

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      With PowerArchiver context menu enabled, it is crashing Windows 10 File Explorer when right-clicking on the Default User junction in C:\Users. Had 2021 installed, updated to today’s 2022, still getting same crash. Must have Hidden files and folders set to Show, and Hide protected operating system files cleared in File Explorer Options|View.

      Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1708) (64-bit)
      PowerArchiver 2022 Version: 21.00.15 (03/2022) 64-bit
      Licensed:
      PowerArchiver Toolbox Edition Personal English

      Disabling PowerArchiver context menu using Autoruns: on the Explorer tab, uncheck PowerArchiver64 under HKLM\Software\Classes\Folders\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers and the crash does not happen.

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    • Conexware update

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      Hello,
      When clicking on the main ribbon for a new version I get a script error message.
      Actual version: 21.00.15 - French version
      OS: W10 21H2 19044.1645

      Best regards
      Wilfrid

      PS: Keep building such good software

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    • Update script error

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      when clciking on powerarchiver update from within powerarchiver we get a windows for the update but it nows sayes script errors. I think it could be due to windows update in windows 10 can you look into it. By pressing cancel it seems to be ok. It seems that the page being displayed as erros on it.

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS extract popup not showing buttons

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      From within PA on the extract popup, buttons are hidden, I must resize the window to get access to the OK/Cancel buttons. Tried on the default notebook screen (Macbook M1 Max 14") as well as on my external monitor (4k).Screenshot_2022-05-12_10-02-10.jpg

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    • PA 2.00.01 macOS directory separator inside RAR

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      Just uncompressed a RAR file that has a folder within, PA created the folder but the files inside are not being saved into folder because directory separator is a BACKSLASH (Windows style) instead of SLASH (macOS).Screenshot_2022-05-12_09-59-08.jpg

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    • PDF Encrypt and Sign Section Missing

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      Ho già contattato il supporto con il modulo presente qui https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ da settimane ma non ho ricevuto riscontro e ora che ho aggiornato alla versione 21.00.15 ho notato che il problema persiste.
      Quando clicco PDF Encrypt & Sign nel tab Crittografia appare la schemata riportata sotto come se mancassero le funzionalità.

      I’ve already contacted support with the form here https://www.powerarchiver.com/it/contact/ weeks ago but I haven’t received any feedback and now that I’ve updated to version 21.00.15 I’ve noticed that the problem persists.
      When I click on PDF Encrypt & Sign in the Encryption tab the schematic below appears as if the functionality is missing.

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    • PowerArchiver 2022 Final does not find external DVD-Burner

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      I have tried to burn a DVD with PowerArchiver 2022 Final, but it didn’t work because PA didn’t found the external DVD-Burner.
      I have tried several burners from Sony, LG, Dell.
      I have connected the burners with several USB-Ports but unfortunately without any success.
      With other burning software, e. g. Nero, all burner worked perfect on each USB-Port.
      The same problem occured with PA2018 and it was solved with an update, but I don’t remember the detailed software version.
      Could you check the possibility of an bug, please?
      Thank you for your support in advance!

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    SOLVED RAR4 and RAR5 Issue

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      RobertM last edited by

      If I choose “Compress with Options” and select the RAR format, I am offered, under Compression Options, “Default RAR4” and “Default RAR5.” It doesn’t matter which option I choose, the compressed file will always be a RAR5. I’m using PA 17.00.68 with WinRAR 5.50 beta 1.

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        Mili conexware last edited by

        Hi @RobertM

        The compression profile section in config relates to usage of formats through shell extensions.
        You can create additional compression profiles which you can use in add dialogs such as the “New archive” add dialog and compress w options. Here is a screenshot for reference;

        0_1494438456850_RAR custom profile.PNG

        the new archive/add dialog has an Options tab at the top where additional options, such as the Solid Archive checkbox, are located. It’s there for every format and .PA format as an Additional Options tab for more settings.

        0_1494438065644_RAR Options.PNG

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          Mili conexware last edited by

          Thanks very much! logged in

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            RobertM last edited by

            I have some additional information.

            I forgot to mention that the created RAR archives are always solid archives, even though this option is not selected in the compression profile for RAR. Again, this assumes WinRAR 5.50 beta 1. The behavior is a little different if using the current official WinRAR release (5.40). But even using version 5.40, PA always creates a solid archive.

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              Mili conexware last edited by

              Hi Robert,

              How are you creating the RAR archives?
              I have attempted to reproduce the issue with solid/non solid RAR archives and it seems fine here. Solid and non solid RAR archives were created appropriately.

              Using PA version .69 and Wrar 5.50

              Let us know how you created the archives and we’ll attempt the same process in hopes of reproducing.

              Thanks!

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                RobertM @Mili last edited by

                Hello, Mili.

                My “Compression Profile” for RAR:

                [https://1drv.ms/i/s!AgVhuW8u-GbEhExfia6CuF-PXlyO](link url)

                If I right-click on a file and choose “Compress to ‘filename.rar’” the resulting file will be a non-solid RAR5. I determine this by opening the file with WinRAR and selecting “Show information” from the Tools menu. If I change the PA compression profile by selecting RAR4 as the default, I still get an RAR5 file.

                OTOH, if I select “Compress with Options” and choose the RAR format, under Compression Options-Method, a drop-down menu seems to offer a choice between RAR5 and RAR4. However, no matter what is selected, I always get a RAR5 solid archive.

                So, bottom line, I can’t get the program to create an RAR4 archive, no matter what I do. Right-clicking and choosing “Compress to ‘filename.rar’” produces a non-solid RAR5. Using Compress with Options produces a solid RAR5 archive.

                I’m using WinRAR here to tell me what kinds of files I get.

                Thanks.

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                  Mili conexware last edited by

                  Thanks again RobertM, we have logged the additional info in and the dev team will check it out.

                  we appreciate the details!

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                    spwolf conexware last edited by

                    please check now in .70, it should be properly rar4 if chosen:
                    https://forums.powerarchiver.com/topic/5747/fast-ring-powerarchiver-2017-17-00-67-68-69-70

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                      Mili conexware last edited by

                      looks good here at first glance, rar4 created properly when selected

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                        RobertM last edited by

                        This is certainly an improvement! :) I can now create RAR4 files. A few observations.

                        The “Compression Profile” for RAR doesn’t appear to have any effect. My profile sets RAR5 as the default - and the box to create solid archives is not checked. However, right-clicking on a file and selecting “Compress To ‘filename.rar’” now produces a SOLID RAR4 file. If I instead choose “Compress with Options” I can select either RAR4 or RAR5 and produce the type of file selected, albeit always as a solid archive.

                        So the “Compress with Options” procedure now seems to work as I would expect, except for the solid archive issue (which isn’t a huge issue). The other procedure - right-clicking on a file and selecting “Compress To ‘filename.rar’” - seems to be broken, producing only RAR4 files.

                        Creating a RAR through the interface (by selecting “New Archive” etc.) produces an RAR5.

                        Thanks!

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                          spwolf conexware @RobertM last edited by

                          @RobertM is solid option on possibly in add window? Maybe that adds solid.

                          As to the compress to .rar, that has its own compression profile by default. Did you try changing that?

                          thanks!

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                            Mili conexware last edited by

                            Hi @RobertM

                            I have noticed the same in my tests. Logged in for fixing in the next version
                            Thanks a lot for all the help!

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                              RobertM @spwolf last edited by

                              @spwolf said in RAR4 and RAR5 Issue:

                              @RobertM is solid option on possibly in add window? Maybe that adds solid.

                              As to the compress to .rar, that has its own compression profile by default. Did you try changing that?

                              thanks!

                              Hello.

                              The only place I’ve found where I can select (or not select) solid archives is in the compression profile. Where else is there an option for this setting? Here is my RAR profile ---->>

                              https://1drv.ms/i/s!AgVhuW8u-GbEhExfia6CuF-PXlyO

                              I’ve assumed that the compression profile is a global setting, meaning that right-clicking and selecting “Compress to” should produce the type of file configured in the profile. And yes, I’ve played with that setting. It makes no difference. I get a solid RAR4 file, even though my RAR profile specifies RAR5 and solid archives are not selected.

                              Thanks!

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                                Mili conexware last edited by

                                Hi @RobertM

                                The compression profile section in config relates to usage of formats through shell extensions.
                                You can create additional compression profiles which you can use in add dialogs such as the “New archive” add dialog and compress w options. Here is a screenshot for reference;

                                0_1494438456850_RAR custom profile.PNG

                                the new archive/add dialog has an Options tab at the top where additional options, such as the Solid Archive checkbox, are located. It’s there for every format and .PA format as an Additional Options tab for more settings.

                                0_1494438065644_RAR Options.PNG

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                                  RobertM last edited by

                                  If it had been a snake it would have bit me! Thanks for pointing this out! I missed entirely the Options tab.

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                                    spwolf conexware @RobertM last edited by

                                    @RobertM said in RAR4 and RAR5 Issue:

                                    If it had been a snake it would have bit me! Thanks for pointing this out! I missed entirely the Options tab.

                                    maybe we need to move solid option… and move queue to the options tab.

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