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.
Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83/85/86/87 RC2
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Release Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 17.00.83 - 7th of July 2017
** Improvement
* [PA-398] - improve text step
* [PA-1003] - small usability improvements in calculate memory info
* [PA-1004] - memory calculation does not work with advanced selection window
* [PA-1005] - advanced add options improvements
* [PA-1006] - advanced add window - file list improvements
* [PA-1007] - improve loading speed of Add window in main pa
* [PA-1013] - use 32px icon size on toolbars at 125 dpi
* [PA-1014] - bwt3:qlfc3 adjustment for mt1 usage
* [PA-1017] - update to latest F3 engine
* [PA-1029] - editing exiting profiles
* [PA-1030] - add dropdown to save profiles buttons in add window, with save being default and delete being under dropdown
* [PA-1034] - apply updated translations 06.28.17
* [PA-1035] - create .sf2 step: use bwt3 codec
* [PA-1037] - updated mp3 codec
* [PA-1038] - update mp3 codec params
* [PA-1039] - non solid and more than one solid block result in wrong ratio and size readings
* [PA-1042] - update pam/.ppm steps with ppmd_sh2
* [PA-1045] - add window - maximized size, bad looks** New Feature
* [PA-960] - save compression profile with advanced option info
* [PA-1040] - implement ppmd_sh2 instead of ppmd_sh
* [PA-1041] - update pgm, s3m step to ppmd_sh** Bug
* [PA-998] - .78: Stack overflow and AV error when minimizing progress bar during compression thru shell
* [PA-1001] - Sort field bottom border not showing in light sklns
* [PA-1016] - D&D into add window
* [PA-1027] - Memory Usage text cut off
* [PA-1028] - Using mp3 codec brings up CMD windows and progress bar is minimised
* [PA-1036] - bwt3 memory counting, wrong info
* [PA-1046] - Testing dialog stays in back when always on top selectedRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 17.00.85 - 14th of July 2017
** Improvement
* [PA-1009] - add modern icons to add, advanced add windows when modern icon set is used
* [PA-1021] - test: show filelist for PA
* [PA-1031] - saving settings in advanced options issues
* [PA-1039] - non solid and more than one solid block result in wrong ratio and size readings
* [PA-1050] - update to latest F4 codec engine
* [PA-1052] - update all translations to 7th July 2017 versions
* [PA-1062] - advanced add window - file list improvements** New Feature
* [PA-1051] - implement new mp3 codec** Bug
* [PA-969] - drag and drop add window / select files should use last used folder as starting point
* [PA-971] - Add windows bottom buttons cut off under 720p
* [PA-1015] - PA format progress bar continues when paused
* [PA-1019] - PA Default profile should not save advanced settings automatically
* [PA-1033] - add window - change name in via shell add and hit enter, old name is used
* [PA-1043] - Encrypted to PAE2 grayed out in add window>Options tab
* [PA-1056] - classic simple skin - weird add window look
* [PA-1057] - Gridlines unchecked in config after restart PA
* [PA-1059] - Advanced Add window does not show properly when Add clicked from main PA
* [PA-1060] - opening several files at once shows error
* [PA-1064] - standard encryption features
* [PA-1065] - open zip in preview in explorer, go to archive mode, it stays in preview windowRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 17.00.86
** Improvement
* [PA-1069] - return of explorer hdd browse in archive mode** Bug
* [PA-921] - MSI version throws network error during installation
* [PA-974] - run backups twice in a row from backup interface, ends up 7z file in .pa
* [PA-984] - Backup: .PA format backups always overwrite when not selected to
* [PA-985] - Backup: Additional options dropdown empty when PA format used, in final backup screen
* [PA-1061] - lower mp3 codec mt if file is smaller than C.
* [PA-1067] - PA 2017 inno setup uninstalls PA 2016 Offline helpRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 17.00.87
** Bug
* [PA-927] - Canceling PA file creation not working properly
* [PA-976] - investigate PA crash during 7z compression
* [PA-1044] - Some Advanced Profile options are not saved
* [PA-1063] - Virtual Drive not showing correctly in 32bit OS
* [PA-1068] - Preview window hidden in .85
* [PA-1070] - compress to 7z does not ask for overwrite or updatePA 2017 17.00.87 download:
http://dl.powerarchiver.com/2017/powarc170087.exePA 2017 17.00.85 Portable download:
http://dl.powerarchiver.com/2017/powarcportable170085.exeWhats New
New mp3 codec implemented in experimental codecs, new ppmd_sh2 codec, updated codec engine with bug fixes, less memory usage. Fully usable compression profiles with advanced options, updated add and extract windows. Shell compress/extract now instantly start actions compared to previous 2s-5s delay. Many more fixes and changes.Thank you!
PA Team
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@Alpha-Testers new mp3 codec testing here: https://forums.powerarchiver.com/topic/5788/experimental-codecs-info-updates
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@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
PA 2017 17.00.77 download:
BTW, download link names refer to 77, even if download point to 83.
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Avira antivirus is throwing up a false positive with this build.
According to Avira it contains TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen3.
I’ve reported it as a fp, . Hopefully they will fix it.Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
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@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
Avira antivirus is throwing up a false positive with this build.
According to Avira it contains TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen3.
I’ve reported it as a fp, . Hopefully they will fix it.What file specifically? we might need to report it ourselves for faster handling.
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@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
What file specifically? we might need to report it ourselves for faster handling.
The report log points to.
C:\Program Files (x86)\PowerArchiver\POWERARC-PACKMP3.EXEWindows 10 Home 64-bit
Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz -
@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
What file specifically? we might need to report it ourselves for faster handling.
The report log points to.
C:\Program Files (x86)\PowerArchiver\POWERARC-PACKMP3.EXEi have personally reported it 10x to them in past 30 days, it should have been fixed. According to VirusTotal it is not reported anymore, i am sure you are using latest definitions? thanks.
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@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
i am sure you are using latest definitions?
I sure am.
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I don’t like the .83 version at all. It’s always locking up saying not responding. Makes the whole PC slow and a bit unreliable.
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@Brian-Gregory said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
I don’t like the .83 version at all. It’s always locking up saying not responding. Makes the whole PC slow and a bit unreliable.
when does it happen? Let us know more… first report so far. What has changed is add and extract windows, not much else inside PA (other than codecs).
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@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
Avira antivirus is throwing up a false positive with this build.
According to Avira it contains TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen3.
I’ve reported it as a fp, . Hopefully they will fix it.Just had an email from the saying it has been fixed and it looks like it has.
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz -
@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
Avira antivirus is throwing up a false positive with this build.According to Avira it contains TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen3.
I’ve reported it as a fp, . Hopefully they will fix it.Just had an email from the saying it has been fixed and it looks like it has.
we also re-uploaded the setup with version of the exe that has been whitelisted properly… thanks!
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@spwolf I reinstalled over the top. Possibly it’s better now but checking for updates is often very slow and shows “Not responding”. Maybe it’s just your update server that’s slow.
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@Brian-Gregory said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:
@spwolf I reinstalled over the top. Possibly it’s better now but checking for updates is often very slow and shows “Not responding”. Maybe it’s just your update server that’s slow.
it is small text file on our CDN, so likely a problem between CDN servers and your ISP. I had a vision of PA crashing and freezing :).
If it keeps happening, we can send tracert logs to the CDN, maybe they can re-route it.
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@spwolf It seems much better now I rebooted my modem. Oops.
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@Alpha-Testers update with .85 build info, check it out and have a nice weekend!
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@Alpha-Testers .86 is out, check it out…
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Fixed. Though I had to import my settings for it to take effect.
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
12.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz -
@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83/85/86 RC2:
Fixed. Though I had to import my settings for it to take effect.
Under View> Display Style… we will add it to the same button on status bar too.
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@spwolf integration of this option in toolbar is a brilliant idea, works perfect again now. I also had my doubts about my settings …
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@Alpha-Testers build .87 with some important fixes, thanks for reporting!
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It seems that 17.00.88 is now available in PatchBeam.
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New release is out:
https://forums.powerarchiver.com/topic/5801/slow-ring-powerarchiver-2017-17-00-90-finalMake sure to use Patchbeam in the future for super fast updates.
