Multicore deflate zip engine, almost 4x faster than single core systems on quad core computers.
Improved speed of zip compression and extraction on any occassion.
Support for LZMA, PPMd, BZIP2 and WAVPACK in ZIP, according to latest ZIP standards. Both write and read support, making PowerArchiver only application that supports Winzip 12 and earlier files, while providing faster and stronger compression (up to 4x) compared to WinZip 12.
Full support for new .zipx extension for advanced compression methods.
Multicore LZMA engine for ZIP.
Support for Unicode in ZIP, both read and write. Implemented throughout application.
Faster loading of archives with thousands of files.
Windows 7
Full Windows 7 support with jump lists, taskbar progress and taskbar icon overlays. First archiver to do so.
First application with new DirectSkin 6.0 engine that supports Windows 7 (32bit).
PA Shell Extensions 2.0
Added Extract MRU shell extensions.
Added Compress to MRU zip shell extensions.
Added FTP profiles in shell extensions, ftp directly to selected account via shell.
Backup Improvements
Moved backup to standalone application for easier handling, faster load times.
You can add multiple folders in backup filelist.
Considerably faster zip backup when handling 10,000+ files.
Better info on files/folders in file list (number/size).
Fixed major issue with 7-Zip backups and larger number of files.
Improvements
RAR optimizations – up to 20% faster RAR extraction than before, including WinRar. Faster unrar engine on the market.
Faster compression – “Preparing compression” stage up to 10x faster both in main PA and PA Backup for all compression formats.
Interface improvements in Modern interface – faster and better looking.
Interface improvements in Classic interface – more MRU’s, more usable.
New Add window in main Powerarchiver, most usable options are now shown on first screen.
You can now select multiple folders in all folder selection windows (backup, tools, etc).
Optimized 7-Zip’s Optimized compression – Ultra and Max feature stronger compression now.
Added New Folder and Network buttons in Add window, improved look of other icons.
Unicode support for other formats that support unicode in rest of PowerArchiver interfaces.
Added method property in file list and properties window.
Better support for Enterprise installations.
Many smaller improvements in Burner and FTP applications.
Other smaller improvements throughout the rest of application.
Bug Fixes
Fixed Bug #1000: No caption in burner taskbar under special conditions.
Fixed Bug #987 : Doubleclick on file sometimes uses 100% cpu if preview is on.
Fixed Bug #303 : Support for multiple selection in burner.
Fixed Bug #958 : D&D inside of folder in archive does not save path properly.
Fixed Bug #997 : Cant align toolbar properly when some windows are on (Preview, etc).
Fixed Bug #969 : Various burner options shown in shell/starter even if Standard.
Fixed Bug #970 : CRC error when not enough space on disk (rar).
Fixed Bug #703 : Cancelling extraction of large files takes long time.
Version 11.02 [November/2008]
Improvements
Various translation improvements for all translations.
Bug Fixes
Fixed Bug #894: Newer than date issue in backup.
Fixed Bug #892: View style options not 3d when checked.
Fixed Bug #890: Optimize for office does not show in x64 shell.
Fixed Bug #889: Specific SFX not recognized in x64 shell.
Fixed Bug #882: Cancel in encrypted RAR archive issue.
Fixed Bug #888: Issue with ZIP comments.
Fixed Bug #883: Image Grabber/Burner/Erase do not work.
Fixed Bug #886: Extracting specific folders from inside rar archives.
Fixed Bug #896: Wrong hint shown in encrypt tool.
Fixed Bug #843: Status/progress issue in FTP when we max/min window.
Version 11.01 [October/2008]
Improvements
Added overwrite option for backup.
Backup done message now goes away after 10 minutes.
Bug Fixes
Fixed Bug #872: Issue with creating password protected 7-zip archives.
Fixed Bug #873: Issue with opening specific multivolume rar files.
Fixed Bug #870: Spanned zips on removable drive cannot be extracted.
Fixed Bug #871: Updated files not shown in preview.
Fixed Bug #867: Newer than filter in backup does not work properly.
Fixed Bug #874: Emailing backup logs in PA Standard issue.
Version 11.00 Final [September/2008]
Standard Edition
Main Application:
Preview window – easily preview archives, images, text and many other file types, without having to open archive or file. Works both while browsing drives and inside archives. Supports Plug-ins.
Backup list window – see your backups on integrated list for easier usage.
Speed – overall great speed improvements in compression and extraction, especially in Vista with RAR/ZIP files.
New ZIP Engine – zip can now compress files in use; proper progress window.
Improved 7-Zip Engine – support for fast updating of non-solid archives, themed overwrite dialogue with proper options.
Unicode support – better support for Unicode in 7-zip and RAR formats.
New Configuration window – easier to use configuration window.
Modern/Classic interfaces – streamlined for easier use, more MRU’s.
Archive Convertor – added “save password for current session” option.
Encrypt Tool – completely redone – now option to create zip and 7zip encrypted archives, as well as encrypt current archives to 3 different formats (zip, 7-zip, pae).
Batch Archive tool – added “Add subfolders to separate archives” option.
Multi Extract tool – added “File’s current folder” and “Save password for current session” options.
Add window – redone for easier usage and more options added.
Transparent Updating – added support for updating solid cab archives.
Web Update – now checks for PAOP updates as well as any other PA component.
Installer – future updates can now come in form of patches.
64bit skinning engine for x64 systems.
Enterprise features – add minimum encryption strenght, disable online features and more.
Backup:
Interface – completely new interface with sidebar navigation.
File list support – export/import file lists.
Filters – added include and exclude filters at the same time.