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    • Missing virtual driver in Patchbeam

      pirrbe

      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 :-)
      Can I have a link or can it be fixed. Thank you. CU later

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    • PA 21.00.18 testing via context menu causes extraction of files

      D

      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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    • Start PowerArchiver 2023 Starter when my computer starts

      Brian Gregory

      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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    • Testing .pa archives

      PA_Fan

      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 errors

      Is 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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    • PA 21.00.18 Action / Test behaves oddly for me on .PA files

      Brian Gregory

      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!
      b) PA always says there are many errors in PA files.

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    • Small UI / Theme bug in 2023

      Z

      Clipboard02.jpg

      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 :)

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    • PowerArchiver and PACL for macOS

      spwolf

      Dear @Alpha-Testers and all of our users,

      time has come for testing of PowerArchiver and PACL for macOS.
      Please let us know here if you have Mac and can test latest builds.

      Features implemented:
      PowerArchiver 2020 - tabbing, opening, extracting, adding, testing, favorite folders, support for multiple languages, opening via Finder, explorer mode, installer.
      PACL 10 - support for most formats and features in Windows version.

      Upcoming: Tools such as archive converter, batch zip, multi-extract.

      To start testing, please sign up here in this thread, and we will send you latest build.

      thank you!

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    • Functions in Windows 11 context menu no longer work after last Windows Update

      T

      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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    What virus scanner do you use in connection with PA?

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      klumy last edited by

      What virus scanner do you use in connection with PA?

      Currently I use AVG

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        davidsplash last edited by

        try avast its the best one on the market and i s free

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          moles42 Alpha Testers @davidsplash last edited by

          I use Nod32 latest version…
          it’s rated THE best out there…
          but each to his/her own I reckon…
          works superb for me.

          Mike.

          Windows 10 Pro x64
          Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.00GHz
          4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
          NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

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            Serhiy last edited by

            Kaspersky Internet Security

            I use it and strongly recommend to everyone. It is the most powerful security solution.

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              TBGBe last edited by

              @klumy:

              What virus scanner do you use in connection with PA?

              As nobody else has asked -

              Do you mean under “Options / Configuration / Virus Scanner” ?
              This may be interesting/informative in case of system problems/crashes - if so, my answer is “none” / “Blank”

              If you are simply asking which Anti Virus program I use, then “antiVir Guard for Windows XP” and “TrendMicro”… 2 pc’s. But then I don’t understand why/what you are asking??

              @moles42:

              but each to his/her own I reckon…

              Exactly.

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                By-Tor @TBGBe last edited by

                I have McAfee set up to scan from within PA.

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                  amh209 @By-Tor last edited by

                  I use AVG on one computer and EZ-Anti-virus on the other.

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                    davidsplash @amh209 last edited by

                    this program works well wityh powerarchiver and does not cause it problems like some i’vew heard of and it gives you a free version avast

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                      usher @davidsplash last edited by

                      Eset Nod32

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                        amh209 @usher last edited by

                        I’ve started using Windows LIVE on a couple of my computers.

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                          RJWaring last edited by

                          Zonealarm (which uses Kaspersky’s engine) last time I checked. And also Avast! Profesional.

                          Both insync on my Powerfull systems. Where ZoneAlarm on my Laptops and low end systems.

                          Lost faith in McAfee and Norton, as well as panda who all let virus on my system.

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                            Naruto last edited by

                            I use ClamWin Free Antivirus it’s a Open Source Antivirus for Windows…:D

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                              s88scom last edited by

                              I use McAfee it’s good

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                                skypx @s88scom last edited by

                                The latest version of ESET will bring PA to a crawl when extracting large archives. I’ve addressed the problem with the developers but they seem inept in fixing it. Currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 beta. It’s a vast improvement compared to v7.

                                ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
                                AMD Ryzen 9 5700X
                                T-Force DDR4 3600 32GB
                                Samsung 970 EVO 2TB
                                GTX 3080ti
                                Win10 x64

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                                  spwolf conexware last edited by

                                  we use f-prot in the office… good and fast, you dont notice it running at all…

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                                    usher @skypx last edited by

                                    @skypx:

                                    The latest version of ESET will bring PA to a crawl when extracting large archives. I’ve addressed the problem with the developers but they seem inept in fixing it. Currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 beta. It’s a vast improvement compared to v7.

                                    I use ESET NOD32 and quite frequently archive and unarchive large files ranging from 1gb to 8gb, and I haven’t noticed any problems with the speed on my machine.

                                    perhaps the slow down you notice is due to the effectiveness of NOD32 at stopping potential threats to your system. ESET is #1 for a reason
                                    better safe than sorry!
                                    :)


                                    av-comparatives.org
                                    av-test.org
                                    virusbtn.com

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                                      Serhiy last edited by

                                      Usher,
                                      These diagrams are linked to eset website. You can find similar on many other av vendors websites and they will show different results.

                                      I use ESET NOD32 and quite frequently archive and unarchive large files ranging from 1gb to 8gb, and I haven’t noticed any problems with the speed on my machine.

                                      It is because nod32 doesn’t scan files in large compressed files.

                                      Serhiy,
                                      Kaspersky Lab Certified Personal Security Professional

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                                        Serhiy @Serhiy last edited by

                                        for example…
                                        Malware detection

                                        AV-Comparatives, Feb 2008

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                                          spwolf conexware last edited by

                                          i will just warn everyone that all of these tests can be easily manipulated… I can just say that I am better protected with fprot, which scored around 93% in those tests than with few other major AV’s that have let viruses on my computer…

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                                            Serhiy @spwolf last edited by

                                            @spwolf:

                                            i will just warn everyone that all of these tests can be easily manipulated… I can just say that I am better protected with fprot, which scored around 93% in those tests than with few other major AV’s that have let viruses on my computer…

                                            Nothing gives 100% protection… except…
                                            you can ensure absolute computer protection if you disconnect it from all networks and prohibit using removable media.

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                                              usher @Serhiy last edited by

                                              @NTFS:

                                              for example…
                                              Malware detection

                                              AV-Comparatives, Feb 2008

                                              0.6%
                                              are you kidding…
                                              do we really need to argue about bar graphs and pie charts?

                                              also, ESET NOD32 lists Kaspersky on it’s website along with the competitor comparisons, but on Kaspersky’s website, it leaves out ESET NOD32. Surely not because it is a threat? :(

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                                                tablet last edited by

                                                i’m using AVG but i’m planning to try kapersky.

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