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After try and error for few days finally i've managed to use my storage card as default "my documents" and big storage as program files folder...
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After try and error for few days finally i've managed to use my storage card as default "my documents" and big storage as program files folder...
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Would you mind saving us a few days of trial and error and tell us what registry changes you made? It sure sounds like an interesting hack...
"After literally an hour's ceaseless searching", I have discovered the "hidden art of turning base things into gold". :wink:
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here u go... just finished writing the directions...
hope it helps...
Great idea and work. Do you think it will have an effect with Tomtom Navigator 5 since map files are installed in the root folder of the SD card and not in a sub-folder (i.e. My Documents)?
this tweak allows u to use external storage as local storage. it depends on whether u set ur "storage card" or "storage" to program files folder it will be the default installation path...
now all my programs r in the program files folder A.K.A. "Storage" even for those programs that needed to be installed in the main memory like SBP, anti virus etc...
i dun have to worry about my main memory anymore cos this has free up sufficient space for it...
Thanks man. I'm scheduled to do a hard reset on my unit and make a fresh install since my unit has been acting a bit strange lately.
there are 25 downloads on my doc but not a single comment...
This will work very well for "Storage=Program Files" but I think the OS will make a new "My Documents" as soon as you pull out your Storage Card ... (especially if there is an app trying to use that folder)
But I'm using it for the Program Files method.... I think its pretty clever
amazingly it did not change... even if u change another sd card it will still remain as my documents...
i've tested on "my documents" when i took out my sd card, "my documents" folder simply disappears. when i save a note etc, there will be a temp "my documents" folder appear. but this folder can be deleted at anytime before reinserting ur sd card and the original "my documents" folder reappears resuming its place... it'll be fine to change sd cards as all sd cards will be recognize as "my documents"
Test Crash
Yesterday i did some test crash on the system to find out the vunerabilities of it anyway, here's the results...
1) can't survive default factory settings (power + reset) obviously... :roll:
2) forgotten all abt "Windows Media Player" folder and "Connections" folder residing at the original "Program Files" folder by default so before u delete the original "Program Files" folder, make sure that u cut and paste both folders to storage (new "Program Files" folder) i've uploaded "Windows Media Player" folders just in case it's too late... as for the "Connections" folder, it appears to be empty. so i gues its ok... :wink:
3) system only fails (storage = My Documents2, new "My Documents" folder on main memory) when caller ID is installed. this can be restored by taking out your SD card, wait till "My Documents2" folder disappeared, delete new "My Documents" folder and reinserting SD card. but u will have to repeat this process everytime u restart ur system, :twisted: unless caller ID has been removed.
4) Installation of Acrosoft MMS cab will have the same problem as above... but it is not permenant like caller ID. just use the method above once and it'll stay that way for good...
that's the only software conflict i have experienced. other than that, my magician kick ass...
:idea: the purpose of this tweak is to let everyone utilize the storage spaces completely, minimizing the usage of the main memory so that it'll have better performance... turning ur BigStorage into "Default Installation Path", ur SD Card into "Default Documents Storage"... nothing goes to waste...
Structure of this system:
System Files: Main Memory
Program Files: Ext-ROM 18.96mb + Storage 7.6mb= BigStorage 26.56mb to 26.72mb
My Documents: SD Memory
any feedbacks? comments? anything? anyone? :?
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any feedbacks? comments? anything? anyone? :?
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thx my friend, i'm going to check it and let you know if it was successful.
thanks sherko...
anyway, i've found out a way to speed up PPC even more after you are done with the file system tweak...
alternaltively you can MemMaid to do this, but there are limitations using MemMaid, that is some programs will not work if you move certain .dll
1) copy the entire AppMgr folder from \Windows\ to the new \Program Files\ dir (ex. \Program Files\AppMgr\)
2) use your preferred registry editor to search for \Windows\AppMgr and change all results to \Program Files\AppMgr\XXXX.dll
Reboot your system...
3) use explorer to delete \Windows\AppMgr and that's it...
you'll find that your system will responds faster than it used to be... thanks to the new file system, your PPC recognizes all your external storage as local storage (as in Main Memory)...
hi all , i have done all and working fine. The only problem i get is when i try and sync my outlook with outlook 2003 and i get error on pocket pc
Error : Could not create the voice link recording directory.
I do not have any software on it yet on bigstorerom, only Resco Explorer
any help would be good
Thanks
Brian
hi Brian
ok... i'm not sure if this is the case, i believe that your prior note option save to storage card / My documents. by now your system recognize your storage card as main memory...
so, go to your note > tools > option
change to Save to Main Memory....
as for your outlook, shouldn't have any problem unless you are synchronizing with your notes and the option setting above may just solve everything...
if it works, that means someone's not paying attention on my notes...
keep me update on the results....
cheers...
ok... now i know your problem...
i never noticed it as i don't really uses the voice recording... i'm getting the error when i tap on new in the notes sections...
let me know if u have the same problem...
now i'm working on it... i'll post it once i've rectify the problems... btw, if you happen to solve it before i do, pls share it with us...
thanks...
hmmm...It doesn't works for me....
I've done the tweak, and when I push the contatcts button, my Magician says: "Error opening the shortcut or locating the target filemane"
I've copied all my folders in my Documents, but there wasn't UAContents in there (I've done filetweak after a hard reset).
Any Idea...?
HyperMalac said:
hmmm...It doesn't works for me....
I've done the tweak, and when I push the contatcts button, my Magician says: "Error opening the shortcut or locating the target filemane"
I've copied all my folders in my Documents, but there wasn't UAContents in there (I've done filetweak after a hard reset).
Any Idea...?
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have you reinstall the cab files u wanted like acrosoft MMS? these r the customized tool from ExtROM... since you did not copy the uacontent, i suggest that u try to reinstall it back...
I got my Fuze a couple days ago, and I want to install some themes and maybe some other things.
But I don't know what to do with a CAB file, or how to get the themes onto my phone.
I am running the default ATT ROM, syncing with my Vista PC.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Anyone?
Please?
when you connect to the comp it should open device manager since you have Vista (set your Fuze to ActiveSync when the popup comes up). In Device Manger go to File Management then Brose the contents of my phone. You can then copy files from your PC to your Fuze by dragging and dropping them. Once you're done go back to your Fuze and go to Start - Programs - Tools - File Explorer and go to whenever you just put the cab install file and open it then just press 'install'.
so can in run the diamond TF3D config on my fuze?
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so can in run the diamond TF3D config on my fuze?
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yes you can =D
Read the wiki..
when i try to drag the TF3D config onto my fuze, it just gives me the "no" symbol
im dragging all the files, the setup AND all the other files, into a folder call TF3D stuff.
is there anything I could be doing wrong?
edited solved
click explore in activesync, find your storage card, put cab files on storage card.
disable tf3d (start<settings<today<tab items, uncheck tf3d)
go to file explorer (in programs)
find cabs on storage card, touch cab, agree to install, install on device not storage card
re-enable tf3d
Hope that helps!
if you want a video on how to do it then i made one for people who are unsure
the vids alittle sketchy as my editing software messed up and deleted a part out of it but check it out anyways... hope it helps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ac6-6m5OI
Im new to Windows Mobile and did my first Hard Reset on my Xperia yesterday. Now I am missing the programs installed on my Memory Card, for example TomTom, in the list of programs in WM. The only way I am able to access these programs is through a file explorer.
How do I fix this?
Thanks in advance // Thorell
thorell said:
Im new to Windows Mobile and did my first Hard Reset on my Xperia yesterday. Now I am missing the programs installed on my Memory Card, for example TomTom, in the list of programs in WM. The only way I am able to access these programs is through a file explorer.
How do I fix this?
Thanks in advance // Thorell
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Hi Thorell:
To reuse these programs all you need to do is create shortcuts to them under the windows->startmenu->programs folder and they will reappear in your programs under start menu.
This way you don't need the file explorer to reach the programs .
Thanks! It works!
If I may ask another (stupid/simple) question: How do I make a shortcut? I solved this by copying and editing an allready existing shortcut, but I assume that there is an easier way.
// Thorell
@thorell,
Just hold your stylus on the application and the menu will pop up. There is an option in there that says "Send Shortcut to Programs..."
One small correction though to what thesire has written. He is right but not all programs behave the same way. A lot of programs copy most of its files in the location that you select. However, there are many programs that must write things into the registry and even copy some files in system memory. In other words, even though you will see programs in your memory card, you will not be able to run them... not even by clicking directly on the .exe. You only need to reinstall the app.
Good luck
egzthunder1 said:
@thorell,
One small correction though to what thesire has written. He is right but not all programs behave the same way. A lot of programs copy most of its files in the location that you select. However, there are many programs that must write things into the registry and even copy some files in system memory. In other words, even though you will see programs in your memory card, you will not be able to run them... not even by clicking directly on the .exe. You only need to reinstall the app.
Good luck
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So what you're saying means that there is no benefits except more free memory in the internal memory when you install on the memory card regarding some programs? I thought/hoped that you could install on the card in order to not have to reinstall every program after a hard reset. This time I had only the TomTom Navigator on the card, and it works now, but if I had installed, for example SPB Mobile Shell or some other programs that in my (not on knowledge based) opinion are more integrated (spelling?) in the system, it wouldn't have worked?
How do I know that a program will run from the memory card after a hard reset?
Thanks /// Thorell
egzthunder1 said:
@thorell,
Just hold your stylus on the application and the menu will pop up. There is an option in there that says "Send Shortcut to Programs..."
One small correction though to what thesire has written. He is right but not all programs behave the same way. A lot of programs copy most of its files in the location that you select. However, there are many programs that must write things into the registry and even copy some files in system memory. In other words, even though you will see programs in your memory card, you will not be able to run them... not even by clicking directly on the .exe. You only need to reinstall the app.
Good luck
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you are absolutely right egzthunder1, because wm behaves the same way as traditional windows and when hard reset everything that is copied to the windows directory and registery for the program to function is lost. I definitely overlocked this small, but important pointer. Thanks.
is it possible to instal a program on the sd card. like if i remove that sd card put in another phone the program will work. if u noe wat i mean like a portable application.
Most PDA applictions dont require installing
I install all software (except things like Home2, Resco Explorer etc) onto SD Card then when I hard reset or change device I just create a shortcut to the application in the start menu and hey presto they work
I would say over 95% of the software I use runs like this without installing with just a few exceptions I.E. Lextionary, Bubbleshooter, GPRS monitor and a few more then all I need to do is to re-register the ones that need it.
Give it a try, install your favourite application/games to SD card and try to run it from another PDA.
i did and some programs said the sound part of this program is missin lolol. so how do u make shortcuts.
total commander is a good program for making shortcuts
thanks alot. for the help @ strangetrick and rudegar. im trying cab installer wat u think of that.
Most programs work fine on the sd card, but a lot have registry settings that you will lose when you either flash, hard reset, or swap the card into a new device. Some programs will also install a .dll into the \windows folder when you install them to the sd card (Skyfire does this), so you have to keep that in mind. Use a cab analyzer to see where things go (SK tools, WinCE cab analyzer). Also, many programs will save settings in the \Application Data folder, so you'll lose the settings/cache/history unless you back it up.
I wouldn't put anything that runs continuously on your sd card (gscroll, aebutton, task managers and things like that). I've done this myself, and have found that it can cause corruption of the card. I think that soft re-setting is the problem. It's kind of like yanking a usb drive off your computer without powering it down properly. Definitely do not put FingerKeyboard on your sd card. I did it (like an idiot, even though the thread says not to), and it causes corruption very quickly (16 GB Sandisk). I also suspect that putting a bunch of apps that run continuously (or that you use a lot) on your sd card will consume more battery. At least, the sd card power-save options won't work if you have things running from your card, I suspect.
wow very helpfull thanks u @farmer ted.
A lot of programs do have bits and peices in the WINDOWS folder but SkyFire works fine without it and many others.
For programs that have registry keys and activation codes stored in the registry I just export them using Resco Explorer then before I reflash or hardreset I backup the contents of the WINDOWS\START MENU folder
Then when I have finished I install Resco, restore the shortcuts I want tap on the saved registry keys and literaly 95% of everything works.
I have used WinCE Can Anaylser to 'hack' custom installs of my Lingvosoft products (and a few others) which install loads of junk to WINDOWS. So the new cab files install wirh nothing saved in the WINDOWS folder and once again these run fine from the saved shortcut and saved registry keys.
But this is trial and error, some applications dont work and some do (nearly all in my case) give it a try.
yeah im having touble wit ma lingvosoft products. so ill try using wince cab anlayser
Hello together!
After installing TomTom on my HD2 the internal Bluetooth-function doesn´t work...as far as I know it is recommended to rename/delete the following files to fix this issue:
BTTrayCE.exe, BtSdkCE30.dll and BtCoreIf.dll
But in fact I can´t rename/delete any of these files...tried with windows explorer, TotalCommander and the HD2 Explorer (I don´t know if they are in use?! according to the task mangager they aren´t)
So could anybody please upload these 3 files from a working HD2 Device?
I renamed BtSdkCE30.dll and deleted BtCoreIf.dll.
For some reason BtSdkCE30.dll was in use, but I was able to rename it.
As far as I know you leave BTTrayCE.exe the way it is.
Done with Total Commander btw.
Maybe restart your HD2 if you can't even rename them, then try again before doing anything else.
Tomtom doesn't list the software as compatible with the HD2...
So i can imagine none of you did buy it and all use a not compatible cracked version. tttttttttttttttt
So now enjoy the dark side !!!!!!
brooon said:
Hello together!
After installing TomTom on my HD2 the internal Bluetooth-function doesn´t work...as far as I know it is recommended to rename/delete the following files to fix this issue:
BTTrayCE.exe, BtSdkCE30.dll and BtCoreIf.dll
But in fact I can´t rename/delete any of these files...tried with windows explorer, TotalCommander and the HD2 Explorer (I don´t know if they are in use?! according to the task mangager they aren´t)
So could anybody please upload these 3 files from a working HD2 Device?
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this works with almost any problem situation with tomtom...
preferable, install to memorycard on another device, then run tomtom from card without installing it, cause you put all the files on memorycard already... yes i did buy it for my touch pro...
If you are installing with a cab file,
Install in your storage card and hard reset.
Now, don't install again.Copy tomtomnavigator.exe from program folder in storage card and place a shorcut in windows programs folder.
blue8300 said:
Tomtom doesn't list the software as compatible with the HD2...
So i can imagine none of you did buy it and all use a not compatible cracked version. tttttttttttttttt
So now enjoy the dark side !!!!!!
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It's working well on my HD2 without issues.
Hey there!! First, thank you for your answers!
Well, i really don´t want to make a hard reset!! TomTom itself runs very well on the device (and it runs on my device too), my only problem is that the bluetooth will not work as long as these three files have not been deleted or rather been exchanged with the untouched files .
Let me explain that: If files have been deleted, the HD2 will restore them from the rom automaticly after a reboot and everything is fine. Most people who had to handle with the same problem (TomTom vs. Bluetooth) had success with this method, but a few devices deny the access on these files, so they can´t be deleted or renamed. So is mine.
And for this reason I asked for the original files from a working rom! It would make it possible for me to replace my corrupt files...
Has anybody of you guys a few minutes of time an wants to upload the three files please?
It would really make my day!!
brooon said:
Let me explain that: If files have been deleted, the HD2 will restore them from the rom automaticly after a reboot and everything is fine. Most people who had to handle with the same problem (TomTom vs. Bluetooth) had success with this method, but a few devices deny the access on these files, so they can´t be deleted or renamed. So is mine.
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If device deny access to files, they cannot be renamed or deleted, you cannot replace them with other files too... (do you tried Resco Explorer?)
I have made a personalized cab of TomTom Navigator which doesn't install the bluetooth-specific files. If needed I can upload it somewhere and give you the link via PM
to do not open a new post...about tom tom can anyone tell me how to get the "phone code" to provide to tomtom for maps activations? in my artemis was writed in a menu of 6 version...i tryed that too but dont show anything....im going mad!!
xardus said:
to do not open a new post...about tom tom can anyone tell me how to get the "phone code" to provide to tomtom for maps activations? in my artemis was writed in a menu of 6 version...i tryed that too but dont show anything....im going mad!!
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In TT tap to GPS signal bar and next tap on button with version number
Petulinek said:
In TT tap to GPS signal bar and next tap on button with version number
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i know that...but without a map activated i cant see that screen...it only says "ur map isnt activated" and only button i have is for download a voucher....i try with an older version but i cant find tomtom 5 on the web
xardus said:
to do not open a new post...about tom tom can anyone tell me how to get the "phone code" to provide to tomtom for maps activations? in my artemis was writed in a menu of 6 version...i tryed that too but dont show anything....im going mad!!
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You mean the device ID?
You can open the ttnavigator.bif with notepad in your PC for the device details.
How I fixed the problem
I had the same problem, so I deleted the three files with resco. Two of the files will "appear" not to be deleted because they are ROM files. The important thing is that you need to have a shortcut to BTTrayCE.exe in \Windows\Startup.
Thanks for the posts!
As I said, it´s not possible to delete the files in my case...thats why i want some original files to exchange them.
...Is nobody out there how wants to upload these three little files for me? ...
I had this, All I did was launch TC, goto \windows do a select bt* delete all files, and it fails to delete most of them, but soon as I did that BT came back to life....
I can't help with the missing files as my device has still to arrive but I read that installing version 7.915.9196 VGA from HTC Iolite works without the bluetooth problem.
hey guys i could really use that bluetooth file.. i sorta messed it up too with the tom tom...
Hey Londontownguy:
Thanks for your suggestion! But as i said above, i really don´t want to hard reset. And the 7.915.9196 VGA from HTC Iolite doesn´t contain the "healthy" files, so an installation without hardreset doesn´t fix the problem.
Now we are two people including phatjesus81...andagain:
...Is nobody out there how wants to upload these three little files?...
myeah..
i cant start my bluetooth anymore because last week after installing tomtom7 i got the error and baleeted BTTrayCE.exe somewhere , even though it is in my \windows\ folder together with the btcore and btsdkce50 dlls.. cant remove those..
so BBTrayCE.exe is in my windows folder right now , and bluetooth wont start.. does that have anything to do with the other two dll's still being there or am i a booboo?
i mean, i totally removed ttn..
so now i'm totally stuck..