Make .EXE and FTP Profiles

Using Make .EXE

Using Make .EXE to Create SFX Archives.

Before You Begin

Before using PowerArchiver Self-Extractor, you will need to create an archive from which to create a self-extracting archive. Self-extracting archives may be created from ZIP, CAB, 7-Zip archives and PAE encrypted files. Additionally, you can use the convenient SFX Wizard to create SFX archives in several simple steps (ZIP, 7-Zip and CAB compression supported).

Once you have created and/or opened an archive, select “Make .EXE” from the toolbar to activate this function (Classic interface: “Make .EXE File…” from the “Actions” menu). This will open the PowerArchiver Self-Extractor dialog box.

Options

  • Self Extractor file name - Name and folder where you want to create the self-extracting archive. By default, the file name of the currently opened archive is used.

  • Default “UnZip To” folder - This is the default folder in which the extracted files will be placed. If you select “Use TEMP directory”, the files will be extracted to the default Windows temporary directory. Click here for more info on advanced extract path options.

  • File Conflict - Select options for overwriting files of the same name.

  • Caption - The caption will be displayed when the user runs the self-extracting archive to start the extraction process.

  • Run command line after extracting - Enter the file name to automatically run after the archive has been extracted (for example SETUP.EXE). If there are parameters to use with the command (for example, SETUP.EXE /net), you must divide the program name and parameters using a pipe (SETUP.EXE|/net). If there is more than one parameter, you do not need to add any addition pipes (for example, SETUP.EXE|/net /test). Note: This feature is intended for advanced users only. You do not need to configure this option to create self-extracting archives.

  • Show success message when complete - This allows you to enable or disable notifying the user when all files have been extracted.

  • Hide overwrite options - Hide the box allowing the user to change overwrite preferences.

  • Hide file list - hides the file list in the SFX so that the end user can not see what files are in the SFX.

  • Do not prompt user before extracting - This option allows you to create a self-extracting archive that runs without any user interaction. Warning: With this option enabled, the user will not see a dialog box to know extraction has occurred. We strongly recommend against enabling this option, as it is intended for advanced users only.

  • Delete files after executing command line - deletes files that were extracted when command line was run. This option is only enabled if the “Run command line after extracting” option is used.

Once the options are set, click “OK” to create the self-extracting archive.

Please Note:

You should always test self-extracting archives before distribution. PowerArchiver will offer to test the archive as soon as it is created. PowerArchiver self-extracting files will add between 40kB and 260kb to an archive, containing the code necessary for extraction.

More Information You can find out more information about SFX archives in the SFX section.

We recommend using 7-zip or CAB SFX archives for maximum compression.

Compatibility issues:

ZIP AES encryption - our SFX does not support ZIP AES encryption at this time, so you can not create SFX archives from AES encrypted ZIP files. Maximum file size - maximum file size for 7-zip and PAE SFX archives in PowerArchiver is 4 GB, and for ZIP and CAB archives is 2 GB. PAE SFX files - not all options are supported for PAE SFX files. Options that are not supported are disabled.

Using FTP profiles

Introduction

PowerArchiver has FTP capabilities built-in. They are mainly designed for use in PowerArchiver Backup (.pbs) scripts, but you can also use the feature to upload any open archive to your FTP server through “FTP Archive” in the “File > Send” menu, or even through the convenient shell extensions (option might be disabled by default, check “Options > Configuration> Shell Extensions” to enable it). Nevertheless, every option starts the same FTP Quick Connect screen where you can select an FTP profile that you wish to use, or create a new one. There is also an fully featured Secure FTP Client Window for Toolbox license users.

How to use FTP in PowerArchiver:

FTP Client

From PowerArchiver 2009, there is an proper Secure FTP client in PowerArchiver. You can use it to download and upload files from FTP/Secure FTP servers and it also supports FTP Profiles. (Toolbox version only).

FTP Protocols supported

PowerArchiver supports: FTP/SFTP/FTP+ SSL and FTP +SSL/TSL. PowerArchiver supports FIPS-140.2 mode for SSL FTP connections.

FTP Profiles

All relevant information about FTP sites is stored in FTP Profiles. PowerArchiver stores all the information conveniently as a profile, so you can use it again without re-entering the FTP site information. You can find more info below. (Professional version only)

Creating & Editing an FTP Profile

You can create new profile through FTP Quick Connect or by using “Configuration > FTP Profiles”. Simply click on “New Profile ” to go into the FTP Profile Manager.

If you want to edit an existing profile, simply select the profile and click “Edit Profile ”.

FTP Profile Manager Options

  • Name - enter the name for FTP the profile.

  • Hostname or IP - here you need to enter your FTP's Internet address (e.g. [ftp.mysite.com]).

  • Port - the port your FTP server is running on. The default is 21, but your FTP server might use different port. Please contact your system administrator or your FTP company's technical support if you are not sure what port you should use.

Mode

Select transfer protocol:

  • FTP - standard FTP protocol used in most FTP servers.

  • SFTP - Secure FTP protocol for more secure transfers (your ftp server has to support this option).

  • Anonymous login - check this option if you do not need an username and password to access your FTP server.

  • Username - enter the login for your FTP; only used if you need to login with your username and password.

  • Password - enter your password here. For anonymous logins, an e-mail address is required. PowerArchiver has entered a default anonymous e-mail that you may wish to change.

  • Timeout - PowerArchiver will return an error if it does not get a response from the server within entered amount of time. Change the default if your Internet connection needs more time to make reach your server.

  • Passive mode - you will most likely need to use passive mode to access your FTP server if are behind firewall or NAT. If for some reason you can not connect to your FTP server and you are using a DSL or cable connection, you will most likely need to check this option.

File Information

File information appears in the FTP Quick Connect window and it is relevant to your current FTP upload.

  • Local File - is path to your local file that you want to upload. PowerArchiver enters the information in this field by default so you do not have to change it yourself.

  • Destination File - this is the destination on your FTP server that the file will be uploaded to. If you leave it predefined, PowerArchiver will upload the file to your FTP root folder.

Aditional Information

FTP Profiles are stored using 256-bit AES encryption. This makes your FTP login data much more secure than plain text, but still not completely secure.

FTP Client Window

Introduction

PowerArchiver Secure FTP is an FTP client window inside of main PowerArchiver interface that lets you connect to FTP servers that support FTP/SFTP/FTP+ SSL and FTP +SSL/TSL protocols. Although it is envisioned as client that will help you to download your backups easily, it can do most tasks required from general purpose FTP client. It supports resuming uploads and downloads, has smart queue, FTP profiles that are supported throughout PowerArchiver, logging support and much more.

How to turn it on?

Classic interface: You can turn it on by going to Archive> FTP button at the top right of PowerArchiver interface. Modern interface: You can turn it on by clicking on FTP tab.

FTP Window Options

As our Secure FTP client is fully featured tool, there are many options there.

Main Toolbar

  • “Profiles” - in Profiles dropdown you can select, add new or edit current profile. Same profiles are used in rest of PowerArchiver. Select existing server for its info to populate ftp login fields. Click here for more info on FTP Profiles.

  • “Protocol” - Select between FTP, SFTP (Secure FTP), FTP with SSL and FTP with SSL/TLS.

  • “Profiles (Server)” - Enter ftp server name or select recently used ones from drop down.

  • “Username” - enter your username for that server.

  • “Password” - enter your password for that server.

  • “Port” - enter FTP server port. Default is 21 for FTP, however some servers might use different ports.

  • “Passive mode” - sets passive transfer mode. This will help you connect to the server if you are behind a firewall or router. Unless you are plugged in directly to the cable modem, you are most likely behind firewall and need to be using this option.

  • “Connect” - connects to the server.

  • “Disconnect” - disconnects current ftp session.

  • “Refresh” - refreshes currently shown folder listing.

  • “Stop” - stops current task.

  • “Download” - downloads selected files/folders to the folder opened in Explorer View. You can also drag and drop files as well as right click on the file and download to one of the saved most recently used folders (MRU).

  • “Upload” - Uploads selected files in explorer view to the current folder on ftp server.

  • “Delete” - deletes selected files/folders on ftp server.

  • “Rename” - renames selected files and folders on ftp server.

  • “Permissions” - change permissions for the file on the ftp server.

  • “ASCII transfer mode” - transfer mode for ascii (text) files.

  • “Binary transfer mode” - transfer mode for binary files.

  • “Auto Transfer mode” - PowerArchiver automatically selects transfer mode for files.

  • “Log” - shows ftp log window at the bottom of ftp window.

FTP Server File/Folder display

  • “Folder” - shows your current folder at FTP server. You can type another folder and click on the Go button to directly access it.

  • “Go Up Folder” - goes one folder level up in FTP server.

  • “New Folder” - creates new folder on FTP server.

  • “Download” - downloads selected files/folders to the folder opened in Explorer View. You can also drag and drop files as well as right click on the file and download to one of the saved most recently used folders (MRU).

  • “Select View Style” - select what kind of view style you want for files/folders on ftp server.

Queue / Log window

Window that shows Queue and Log options. You need to click on Queue/Log button on the main toolbar in order to access it.

  • “Run” - Runs selected queued jobs.

  • “Pause” - Pauses queued jobs.

  • “Move Up/ Move Down” - Moves selected queued jobs.

  • “Number of transfers” - Set number of concurrent transfers. Please note that if you lower the number, change will take place only after current transfers have been completed.

  • “Global transfer limit” - Set maximum transfer speed emit for all concurrent transfers. Setting it to 0 means Unlimited speed.

  • “Queue Folders”

  • “All files from folder as one item” - Treats all files and folders under the selected folder as single item. Keeps Queue list clean and allows for faster speeds.

  • “Each file from folder separately” - Each file from selected folder is added to the Queue list separately. Allows you to easily modify download queue later on.

  • “When finished”

  • “Stay idle” - FTP client will not do anything when your queued jobs have been completed.

  • “Disconnect” - FTP client will disconnect from the FTP server once queued jobs have been completed.

  • “Shutdown” - FTP client will shut down your computer after queued jobs have been completed.

  • Tabs

  • “Queue” - shows list of queued files.

  • “Finished” - shows list of completed tasks.

  • “Failed” - shows list of failed tasks. You can reschedule tasks by right clicking on items and selecting appropriate option.

  • “Log” - shows FTP logs.

Tips and Tricks

  • Enter your FTP Profiles first! - Please make sure that you enter your common FTP servers to the FTP profiles list, so you do not have to enter them every time you start PowerArchiver. You can do so by using Profiles button in FTP Window, or by going to Configuration> FTP Profiles. You can use those profiles then in backup, FTP Window, shell extensions or main PowerArchiver application when using “Send to” features. Click here on more info about FTP Profiles.

  • Use right click download MRU! - if you right click on files/folders you are trying to download, you will get an option to download to one of recently used folders, thus saving you time and effort.

  • Use FTP in other parts of PowerArchiver - click here for more info.

Compiled from the official PowerArchiver Wiki (https://wiki.powerarchiver.com/)