does anyone know of how I can move a folder into the start menu so that the apps in that folder still register in the lower part of the start menu as recently used apps?
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A free simple utility for automatically closing applications when you return to the home screen. More details here: AppCloser v0.1
tried it, it doesn't work for me for some reason.
i put it in the program files folder, made a new folder called AppCloser and then dragged the program there and put it, hit home - then opened an application and then hit home. then for testing purposes, i checked the task manager, the program was still running.
is anyone else experiencing the same problem?
lukybandit said:
tried it, it doesn't work for me for some reason.
i put it in the program files folder, made a new folder called AppCloser and then dragged the program there and put it, hit home - then opened an application and then hit home. then for testing purposes, i checked the task manager, the program was still running.
is anyone else experiencing the same problem?
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Is your phone completely application unlocked?
To install it (just to recap):
create the folder \program files\appcloser and copy the .exe and the apps.txt into it (like you did )
check out apps.txt, add or remove exes as required
start appcloser.exe, and press home to return to the home screen (not ok, as this closes the program)
appcloser should now be running and will close the programs in the list that are running when you return to the home screen.
It could be that there are bugs but I dunno.
i've just tested this on my Excalibur and it worked great for exe files that are in the \Windows folder.
i tried adding appcloser.exe to the list so that after closing the other programs it would close itself...it didn't. i also added Explorer.exe which resides in my Storage card and it wasn't able to close it
Suggestions:
a separate white/blacklist would be great
add a kill all option except the whitelist
Thanks for this application.
uccellino thanks again
What I've actually done was I made the app folder as per the readme, then I've placed a shortcut into \windows\startup, which is actually pretty useful, it still asks you to press the 'ok' or 'home' key at start up, but at least this way you don't have to browse to the app's folder everytime you want to run it.
Thanks for your feedback dark0 and oldsap I'll try and see if I can make it a bit more professional when I next play with it
I thought it would be good if I press red (disconnect) button then the program or folder is closed but if I press home button then the program is minimized to run on background.
I could choose to automatically close it or let it run. Normally both buttons let programs run in background while returning to home screen which is kind of confusing to understand why it operates like that.
For some reason I cannot completely uninstall PRSSreader, when i go through the add/remove programs feature, it says the program was not completely removed. In fact, the icon and buttons still remain for me to access the program even though nothing is there.
This usually happens when some part of the program is still running.
I am not familiar with this particular app, but if it has a today plugin you need to disable it through settings before uninstalling.
One thing you could do is install it again, make sure it is completely shut off (check settings for startup components) then reset the device and uninstall.
I removed the today plugin and it still doesn't work. Anyone know how to uninstall this program from experience?
get hold of a task manager (itaskmgr is a good one from memory)
then shut down the prssreader.exe file if its running and as you say youve tried switch off the today plugin.
now go into file manager and delete the prssfolder.
you should now be clear, the only other place you might need to look is in the start menu folder \windows\start menu and under programs delete the prssshortcut.
been using prssreader for a month or so now, very good app, if you ever need support the author is very prompt with his emails
How do i delete the link in the start menu and also icon in the programs list?
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How do i delete the link in the start menu and also icon in the programs list?
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go to the windows folder, then to the start menu folder, then programs folder and delete the icon. or with your file explorer you can press the star icon, a short cut to the start menu and find the icon you want to delete.
I am looking for some help with "shortcuts" or ".lnk" files
I am using a HTC Tilt 8925 with WM6, but I think this may be a more universal issue.
I went into Windows > StartMenu and added several new folders, and then moved the .lnks formed from program installations into those folders.
For instance, folder "Refererence" now hold Dictionary, Lexipedia, Thesaurus, etc.
All was OK for a while, but then I started to get error messages about 2 application .lnks that I had moved into a subfolder. The funny thing is, the links actually work! It's just that randomly, I get a WM6 message that there is a problem with " Programs > XXX > AAA "
Does anyone know how to make a "new" link, to replace these old links? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the program and then moving those 2 .lnks, again, to the subfolder where I want it to be, but it happened again!
Thanks for any and all ideas!
PS: I have SK Tools installed; I thought there was a shortcut tool, but I cannot find it
Go into Program Files then whatever application you want the shorcut for. Copy the exe file then navigate to wherever you want the shortcut and paste shortcut. Rename the shorcut to whatever you want and the link is done!
Having said that if your shortcuts work sometimes but not others I cant see how it is a problem with the actual shortcut. You may need help here from someone more experienced than me.
I have programs on my wm6.1 phone's SD card that i'd like to show up on the programs list so I can map buttons or shortcuts to them. Has anyone ever seen or heard of a cab install that could make a program that basically just opens the item on the SD when clicked? I used the search and checked anywhere I figured the answer would be, but no luck. For this instance it shouldn't matter what phone I have, so I'm posting this question here (I have a Tilt)
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks.
you could place a shortcut in the programs directory
The easiest way I'm aware of is, using Resco, tap and hold the executable. That will bring up a menu that includes creating a shortcut in the Start menu.
Friends,
I have a few questions which i suppose many others would be facing.
1) I used menu edit to drag some of my apps to a new folder and named it Games.
I have some more apps which I want to move to same folder.
But i am not finding any means to edit the existing folder / add a new app to same folder.
Can anyone guide ?
2) How can we move apps / folders from one page to other in app screens ?
3) Also, while exploring options, i got some apps to a new page. That page is holding just one app. I want to shift the app from that page to other and delete this page. How to go about it ?
4) Is the in built system of folders good enough to organise apps in folders or it is better to get an app for it ? If yes, which one is best ?
Kindly help.
Sunil Shah
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