After 15 months in development, we are pleased to announce Beta 1 of PowerArchiver 2009! From now on PowerArchiver will come in two versions: Standard and Professional. PowerArchiver 2009 Pro adds new features such as CD/DVD/BD burning, FTP Client and advanced PowerArchiver backup options. View the forums thread for further information on the beta. Here is the full list of changes in this new release:

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.

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.
* Backup Types - added full/incremental/differential backup types.

Shell Extensions:
* Unicode - completely rewritten for Unicode support.
* Reorganized - more features, more options, less clutter.

Improvements/Bug Fixes:
* Many improvements and bug fixes.

Standard or Pro?
Use this comparison chart to help decide which one is right for you and click Buy Now for the version you select.


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Added on July 24, 2008, 1:37 pmVersion 11.00 BETA 2 [July/2008]
Major new features and PRO version introduction

New Features:

* First time in 7-Zip - Optimized compression that automatically
selects best method between lzma and ppmd, for up to 40% smaller archive size.
* Major 7-Zip improvements: delete, rename and update contents of 7zip files.
* 7-Zip encryption - added support for 7-Zip encrypted file names (read/write).


Improvements
* Faster startup time as much as 40% in certain situations.


Bug Fixes:
* Fixed Bug #651: open with MRU has icons for top 5 icons only.
* Fixed Bug #649: cant read specific archive in explorer view.
* Fixed Bug #638: when preview, change file via mouse does not work.
* Fixed Bug #654: full and differential backups are not working properly.
* Fixed Bug #659: backup: align timestamp text.
* Fixed Bug #650: noop command for server timeouts.
* Fixed Bug #660: Add folders in SFX Wizards does not work.
* Fixed Bug #619: PA does not show error if no permissions to write to ftp.
* Fixed Bug #661: drag and drop inside unicode 7zip archive does not work.
* Fixed Bug #655: crash after web update, especially under Vista x64.
* Fixed Bug #594: backup does not detect if there is no burner on computer.
* Fixed Bug #652: problem when using open with while splash is enabled.
* Fixed Bug #656: fixed tabbing in ftp edit boxes.
* Fixed Bug #666: 120dpi issues in backup scheduler.
* Fixed Bug #669: various smaller backup issues.
* Fixed Bug #664: 120dpi issues in config.
* Fixed Bug #665: changes to how file size limits in preview are implemented.

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Added on August 6, 2008, 5:31 pmUpdated.................

Version 11.00 BETA 3 [August/2008]
Major new features and PRO version introduction

Improvements
* Improved 7-Zip optimized settings (faster, stronger).
* Added autoplay events for the CD/DVD/BD Burner.
* Improved CD/DVD/BD Burner speed.
* Better PAOP2 update checking.
* Improved PA Starter Queue interface.
* Slightly faster speed while compressing/extracting.
* Implemented more skinning options.
* Many other smaller improvements and fixes.


Bug Fixes:
* Fixed Bug #704: Progress not shown when opening some large files.
* Fixed Bug #712: Updating 7-Zip non solid archives.
* Fixed Bug #705: PA cant recognize specific RAR SFX
* Fixed Bug #706: Extract to filename/ does not work with some specific names.
* Fixed Bug #708: MSI plug-in not working properly.
* Fixed Bug #677: Compression plug-ins affecting certain RAR files.
* Fixed Bug #698: Right click, new folder refreshes, collapses folders.
* Fixed Bug #700: Refresh collapses tree in folder view.
* Fixed Bug #699: Rename in treeview does not work.
* Fixed Bug #697: Wrong password in converter creates empty file.
* Fixed Bug #485: Can not D&D from desktop to FTP.
* Fixed Bug #463: FTP: D&D inside folders does not work.
* Fixed Bug #684: Move option keeps file in original location.
* Fixed Bug #693: Add folders does not work in 7-Zip SFX Wizard.
* Fixed Bug #688: No compression when running 7zip backup from Windows.
* Fixed Bug #680: Importing sessions issue.
* Fixed Bug #590: D&D archive into archive asks for overwrite.

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Added on August 26, 2008, 4:07 pmUpdated.................

Version 11.00 BETA 4 [August/2008
Major new features and PRO version introduction

Improvements
* Faster startup speed 10-30%. Less memory usage.
* CD/DVD/BD Burner: added verify option.
* Virtual Drive: added option to limit number of drives for
easier remounting.
* Improved RAR associations and shell integration.
* Added folders to include/exclude in backup.
* Enlarged folder selection window for easier use.
* Many other smaller improvements and fixes.


Bug Fixes:
* Fixed Bug #744: Issue with temp folder and 7-Zip.
* Fixed Bug #737: View selection issue.
* Fixed Bug #726: MV rar extraction in 64bit shell.
* Fixed Bug #724: Importing sessions in Burner.
* Fixed Bug #728: Changing skins.
* Fixed Bug #725: Multi extract drive select.
* Fixed Bug #730: Vertical position of preview/backup.
* Fixed Bug #672: PA Starter queue keyboard delete.
* Fixed Bug #719: Nag screen different expiration main/shell.
* Fixed Bug #717: 7-Zip SFX asking to overwrite file.
* Fixed Bug #718: New Folder option in explorer view.
* Fixed Bug #701: Plugins detect info and support for SWFView.
* Fixed Bug #729: Opening any other MV file than .rar.

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Added on August 26, 2008, 4:18 pmUpdated.................

Version 11.00 BETA 5 [August/2008]
Major new features and PRO version introduction

Improvements
* Significantly improved startup speed when explorer view is on,
as well as opening of folder windows.
* Copy and Paste implemented in some parts of interface - explorer view when
browsing hard disk, preview (text).
* Added Drag and Drop support to Burner.
* Improved errors and logging in Backup.
* Improved updating of archives on DVD/RW drives in Backup.


Bug Fixes:
* Fixed Bug #773: Save session password inconsistent in PA.
* Fixed Bug #758: Various specific backup issues.
* Fixed Bug #776: Opening files in TAR archives with same filename.
* Fixed Bug #771: Relative path does not work in SFX Wizard.
* Fixed Bug #772: Spanning archive in shell shows AV,
* Fixed Bug #770: Compress folder in shell does not work (zip).
* Fixed Bug #769: 7z does not ask for overwrite in shell.
* Fixed Bug #768: 120dpi issue in registration screen.
* Fixed Bug #767: Encrypt tool does not always delete _enc.
* Fixed Bug #765: AV when converting 7z to Zip.
* Fixed Bug #766: AC when encrypting to ZIP.
* Fixed Bug #753: Issue when quickly opening archives with slow preview.
* Fixed Bug #762: Backup saves some non existing filenames in specific cond.
* Fixed Bug #759: Tabbing issues in config.
* Fixed Bug #761: Only part1-part9.rars open.
* Fixed Bug #763: 120dpi issue in backup.
* Fixed Bug #734: About sfx screens need update.
* Fixed Bug #747: Backup logs not always compressed.
* Fixed Bug #755: changed extract to folder/ behaviour.
* Fixed Bug #754: applicatio button (orb) does not work in b4.

This post has been edited by easyzuddin: Aug 26 2008, 04:19 PM