Download PowerArchiver 2006 9.5 beta 1

PowerArchiver is developing the next generation of its eponymous archiving program. 9.5 beta 1 has just been released and in addition to a slightly refreshed appearance, it is immediately noticeable that the year has been increased from 2004 to 2006. Only an English version is currently available, but translations are expected to be available soon. Among the changes we find, among other things, the ability to read and extract files from ISO images, improved 7-zip support and better application security. The full changelog looks like this:

Major changes:

• ISO reading/extracting support for formats: ISO, BIN, IMG and NRG.
• Support for creating PAE SFX archives.
• Updated PAE format with hiding filenames option.
• Improved 7-ZIP support:
  • Added support for AES encrypted 7z archives.
  • Added support for reading 7z multi-volume archives.
  • Added support for creating 7z multivolume archives.
  • New DLL with improved compression methods.
• Full skinning support via PSF files – includes interface skins, toolbar skins, icons and customizable application settings.
• SFTP (SSH FTP) support for secure ftp transfers.
• Cool alert window in system tray.
• Support for renaming files in BH, LHA and TAR archives.
• Improved default toolbar skin (alpha-blended PNG).
• Improved security throughout application.

Improvements:

• Faster directory loading in archives – Explorer View Mode.
• D&D on empty PA window.
• Faster Favorites window.
• Explore view mode improvements:
  • Column shading, color for highlighting archives, general pop-up menu.
• Various other speed improvements.
• Support for RAR comments.

Bug fixes:

• Extracting Japanese ZIP archives.
• Various other fixes.

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