Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83/85/86/87 RC2

[spwolf]

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 selected

Release 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 window

Release 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 help

Release 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 update

PA 2017 17.00.87 download:
http://dl.powerarchiver.com/2017/powarc170087.exe

PA 2017 17.00.85 Portable download:
http://dl.powerarchiver.com/2017/powarcportable170085.exe

Whats 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
ConeXware, Inc.

[spwolf]

@Alpha-Testers new mp3 codec testing here: https://forums.powerarchiver.com/topic/5788/experimental-codecs-info-updates

[nikkho]

@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.

[Luxor]

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.

[spwolf]

@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.

[Luxor]

@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.EXE

[spwolf]

@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.EXE

i 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.

[Luxor]

@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2017 17.00.83 RC2:

i am sure you are using latest definitions?

I sure am.

[Brian Gregory]

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.

[spwolf]

@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).

[Luxor]

@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.

[spwolf]

@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!

[Brian Gregory]

@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.

[spwolf]

@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.

[Brian Gregory]

@spwolf It seems much better now I rebooted my modem. Oops.

[spwolf]

@Alpha-Testers update with .85 build info, check it out and have a nice weekend!

[spwolf]

@Alpha-Testers .86 is out, check it out…

[Luxor]

Fixed. Though I had to import my settings for it to take effect.

[spwolf]

@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.

[pirrbe]

@spwolf integration of this option in toolbar is a brilliant idea, works perfect again now. I also had my doubts about my settings …