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).
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.
If I compress a folder to a .pa using right click, Compress to folder.pa and use the new Windows 11 menu then the Options, Configuration, Miscellaneous, Use normal relative path setting is always enabled.
But I like this option disabled so I have to use the old style menu in order to get PA to compress a folder in the way I wish.
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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PA 22.00.09
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PA 22.00.09 shows a nag screen, when I try to open some setting windows. I have already PA 2023 Toolbox and PA shows, that it’s licensed in the info dialog.
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PA 22.00.09
Some labels in the help toolbar are not translated:
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I’m looking forward to deploying PowerArchiver 2023 to my users. Can you tell us when the MSI will be available for download and distribution?
Thanks.
Hi there,
there were some security issues fixed in 7zip:
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1165/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1164/
As it seems, that PowerArchiver and PACL use the 7zip libraries, could you please update them to the latest version?
Hi,
From where I get PAVD2023.EXE? PowerArchiver 2023 tries to open it.
But it seems, it tries to download PAVD2021.EXE.
Thanks
I noticed that the version of ZPAQ used is older than the latest released 7.15 https://mattmahoney.net/dc/zpaq.html also there seems to be a newer fork that adds several features https://github.com/fcorbelli/zpaqfranz
It would be useful to implement this latest version (it also maintains the same syntax and behavior as the latest official release if used the -715 flag) and add when opening a zpaq file a choice of the version of the files to show (e.g. as dummy folders represented the various versions present). Since any previous changes are stored with this format, it is possible to extract a snapshot of a certain date/version.
Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.30/31/32/33/39/40/41/43/44/46/47/48/49
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Release Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 19.00.48
** Improvement
* [PA-2299] - add more filename/path filtering on all formats
* [PA-2393] - pa format: starting compress in shell should start process as low priority
* [PA-2395] - Disable Rename right click option for folders inside archives** Bug
* [PA-2129] - When " character is in filename, PA throws error upon extraction
* [PA-2320] - .z files cannot open from inside archives but extracts fine
* [PA-2388] - PA does not extract specific EXE, 7zip does
* [PA-2389] - Specific PA file throws error upon extraction but extracts archive
* [PA-2394] - Folders/files with dot at the end of name cannot be extractedRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 19.00.47
** Story
* [PA-2361] - poor upscaling of vcl style graphics
* [PA-2368] - associations dont work properly** Improvement
* [PA-2226] - 19.1 - ability to change icon size in win10 ribbon like in classic interface
* [PA-2242] - add space between icons and fonts in toolbar
* [PA-2291] - Ability to rename PBS scripts from Backup view tracklist
* [PA-2333] - font sizes in .36 with large dpi
* [PA-2334] - tools caption bar font and text
* [PA-2371] - Keep archive date stamp of the archive** Task
* [PA-2253] - windows ribbon ui: changes needed to enable vcl style support for rest of the app** Bug
* [PA-2183] - open file window, shell extensions not skinned properly
* [PA-2218] - Flickering and Toolbar issues when in Backup mode in Modern Toolbar
* [PA-2290] - Compression strength always Normal, last used not remembered in Converter
* [PA-2294] - Cannot D&D into Adv Add window
* [PA-2326] - PA sometimes minimized to bottom left
* [PA-2343] - window caption at 125% still too large
* [PA-2346] - Users report UAC every time PA 2019 starts
* [PA-2373] - Change Join Tool header text to Join Tool instead of Archive Converter
* [PA-2374] - Unchecked Use Queue turns on after restarting computer
* [PA-2375] - Cannot D&D out of a specific Zip archive
* [PA-2377] - no encryption and cloud under App menu
* [PA-2378] - default skin resets to light solitude if user clicks on Ok
* [PA-2381] - Use Queue setting rechecks itself when checked and unchecked in config after restart
* [PA-2383] - icons in classic default skin look bad in cloud browserRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 19.00.43
** Story
* [PA-2351] - auto expand buttons for translations
* [PA-2352] - at 175% no icons show in caption
* [PA-2357] - disable fips check and questions when it is in On state
* [PA-2362] - add option in skins for aero style caption window** Bug
* [PA-2141] - default size of CMD prompt window is too small
* [PA-2340] - PA not extracting specific Zip file
* [PA-2355] - SFX About dialog shows PA 2017 instead of PA 2019
* [PA-2356] - Issues with starting PA 2019 in a maximized window
* [PA-2358] - Files not visible in archives, when archives opened in tabs
* [PA-2360] - Access violation error when clicking Encrypt on an opened archive in main PA
* [PA-2363] - List view changes to Details when double clicking file to open it in main PA
* [PA-2364] - Encrypt tool caption is always Aero
* [PA-2366] - Installing .42 over .41 did not overwrite SFXRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 19.00.39
** Story
* [PA-2245] - 19.1 update zip engine for faster deflate
* [PA-2246] - 19.1 - add packmp3 support to zip
* [PA-2323] - smartai mode improvements** Improvement
* [PA-1864] - Add ability to disable Tabs
* [PA-2279] - Icon for Private Mode
* [PA-2285] - add link to about window in new help menu
* [PA-2297] - super fast to max, very similar zip compression
* [PA-2302] - progress bar graphical issues 30/31
* [PA-2317] - when using drag and drop to create file, mru not saved, always starts in my documents
* [PA-2318] - new action icon needed for win10 blue icon pack
* [PA-2327] - progress window changing size, progress bar does not grow
* [PA-2335] - caption icon issues
* [PA-2338] - Change Open Location of pbs scripts to Scripts folder instead of Documents** Task
* [PA-1973] - buttons on caption improvement
* [PA-2278] - change large green buy button link** Bug
* [PA-1167] - Canceling Zip file creation not working properly
* [PA-1937] - Cannot extract JPGs with Legacy Zipx Winzip encryption
* [PA-2151] - Cloud: Cannot login to OneDrive - error appears after logging in
* [PA-2236] - clicking on fips button freezes PA
* [PA-2237] - Gridlines unchecked in config after restart
* [PA-2239] - Smart AI Windows skin is On even when turned Off
* [PA-2276] - Compression and Method dropdowns do not appear correctly in dark and blue whale skins
* [PA-2277] - Layout button checkmark always stuck on Details
* [PA-2282] - windows ribbon ui: change to modern windows 10 and wrong skin loads
* [PA-2283] - windows ribbon ui: use light skin by default
* [PA-2284] - better icon for smart ai
* [PA-2289] - FTP: Every time FTP is accessed from PA, registry error appears
* [PA-2295] - Canceling Zip compression has to be done twice
* [PA-2300] - cannot D&D into PA to add files to an open archive - new 2018
* [PA-2301] - Online Registration not working in new 2018
* [PA-2304] - cancel button in backup file selection screen is not translated
* [PA-2308] - set 8pt as minimum size of font for listing, no matter what setting say?
* [PA-2309] - PA freezes when extracting a zip file
* [PA-2310] - ribbon ui: switching to ftp brings wrong interface
* [PA-2311] - caption font too large on 125% in .33
* [PA-2313] - zip should be default format after setting defaults or new install
* [PA-2315] - drag and drop into open empty window, create archive without typing extensions, it does not auto add selected format
* [PA-2322] - Touch mode does not turn on when setting it manually to On in config
* [PA-2324] - cancelling zip test takes a long time
* [PA-2325] - enabling/disabling smartai in caption, wrong skin loaded next start
* [PA-2332] - Touch mode setting is on by default and always on
* [PA-2336] - Association dialog displays same checkmark twice
* [PA-2337] - Help button(?) has to be clicked twice to be turned off
* [PA-2342] - if fips is forced, pa is not registered, when starting compress from shell issue
* [PA-2344] - app bar in caption: wrong tooltip
* [PA-2345] - After disabling and enabling tabs, tabs do not appear correctly** Sub-task
* [PA-2178] - SmartAI: Use dark skin when detected in WindowsRelease Notes - PowerArchiver - Version 19.00.30
** New Feature
* [PA-1778] - sfx wizard: add do not store paths option
* [PA-2099] - 19.1: Private Mode** Improvement
* [PA-2244] - log window half white in encrypt/decrypt blue whale skin
* [PA-2249] - Can Save to Cloud button have a cloud config drodpdown?
* [PA-1901] - opening folder with 40k files stalls until we change tab** Bug
* [PA-2263] - when we start PA in backup or ftp mode, file list columns have …
* [PA-2024] - win10: layout button still showing tile and thumbnails
* [PA-2108] - Password policies text in Encrypt Tool is not readable in modern look dark skins
* [PA-2109] - White field in dark skin - Re Enter password in Encrypt Tool
* [PA-2136] - FTP quick connect icon in Modern w10 skin is white
* [PA-2243] - No font size options in Preview window and cannot type in double digit font size
* [PA-2255] - installing new version, associate window pops up after PA start
* [PA-2260] - Missing subtext in Burner progress window
* [PA-2261] - Align burner progress bar(green) width with the log window below
* [PA-2262] - Small Audio Burner dialog issues
* [PA-2265] - Actions button changes to Checkout button after archive opened
* [PA-2268] - PGP Key selection dialog does not look correctly in Modern W10
* [PA-2269] - Add OpenPGP Manager to Encrypt button dropdown
* [PA-2272] - Change Optimizes compression in Tools to SmartAI
* [PA-2273] - Select Files/Folders dialog not translated to Int languages
* [PA-2274] - Burner speed text needs more space in Backup appDownload:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190049.exeWhat’s New
- New Private Mode feature that clears PowerArchiver history and cleans temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
- Add new option for SFX Wizard - do not store paths, for easier creation of SFX’s.
- Various smaller improvements and fixes.
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New Private Mode feature that clears PowerArchiver history and cleans temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
Finally after years waiting and wishing! Thank you so much!
- Tuomas
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@Tumeez said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.30:
New Private Mode feature that clears PowerArchiver history and cleans temp folder with US DoD 5220.22-M approved methods.
Finally after years waiting and wishing! Thank you so much!
- Tuomas
Many thanks Tuomas! :)
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One doubt, who uses promotional key will not have update to another version 2019 right?
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@Havokdan said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.30:
One doubt, who uses promotional key will not have update to another version 2019 right?
the giveaway key will only register the 2018 version and does not include an upgrade to the 2019 version.
The 2019 version evaluation time will be active, and if you choose to install it, you will be able to use it during the evaluation period.
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PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.32:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190031.exe- removed ace in .31, although it did not cause any issues in PA itself.
- Add new ZIP compression and extraction engines for testing.
- Some large dpi changes and updates for multi-monitor support.
- More to come soon!
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@spwolf said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.30:
PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.32:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190031.exe- removed ace in .31, although it did not cause any issues in PA itself.
- Add new ZIP compression and extraction engines for testing.
- Some large dpi changes and updates for multi-monitor support.
- More to come soon!
we discovered an issue with crc engine for ZIP format, so please wait until we fix it… going back to .31 right now. Sorry about that folks!
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PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.33:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190033.exe- Fix for ZIP issue introduced in Build 32
- Small other changes
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 39:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190039.exe- Lots of smaller and larger improvements everywhere.
- Full list coming soon!
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 40:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190040.exe- Improvements for: zip engine, maximized issue, fips, translations…
- Full list coming soon!
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 41:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190041.exe- smaller changes from .40.
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 41:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190042.exe- smaller changes and improvements
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 43:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190043.exe- smaller changes and improvements.
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 44:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190044.exe- smaller changes and improvements.
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 46:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190046.exe- improved large dpi display of window caption
- other smaller improvements and fixes
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 47:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190047.exe- various smaller improvements and fixes
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 48:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190048.exe- some translations updated
- various smaller improvements and fixes, check first post for more details.
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Link doesn’t work for me.
It goes to a Special offer page instead.Edit: It apparently works if I middle click on the link. How odd.
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@Luxor said in Fast Ring: PowerArchiver 2019 19.00.30/31/32/33/39/40/41/43/44/46/47/48:
Link doesn’t work for me.
It goes to a Special offer page instead.thanx @Luxor, you can reload this page and try it again and it will work.
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Got it, thanks.
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PowerArchiver 2019 Build 49:
https://powerarchiver.cachefly.net/2019/powarc190049.exe- some translations updated
- some changes to the PA engine (added larger jpeg processing)
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