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Virus? memory card won't read... [u][b]"ignore_my_docs

Virus? memory card won't read...I have no anti-virus software in my XDA2 (silly me? is it important nowadays to have anti virus programms in pocket pcs?) - suddenly my nearly full 1 GB sd apacer memory card wont read any more -
the only thing on it is this: "ignore_my_docs" (when I try to delete this message - it comes back again).
In the device's memory, it shows the memory card as STILL BEING FULL!
1) Is this a virus? Does anyone Know what this is about?
2) should I put an anti virus, firewall type thing into my xda?
3) if so, which is the best one?
4)will it get rid of this virus, (if it is a virus)?
5)will it give me all the information back off my my sd card? Is there a way I can get this information back?
thanks people...

there are only about 5 pocketpc virus's or there about
doubt you have one of them
some walaby roms have been reported to delete the sd card for no reason
normal pc undelete programs can undelete your sd card if placed in a sd card reader
you can use search in this forum for many many many posts about the delete issue
sinse you have a walaby device you can narrow your search down to that forum

ignore_my_docs
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,2863
Ignore_my_docs - very frustrating
By Ed Hansberry on Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Has anyone noticed an "ignore_my_docs" zero byte file on their storage card or ROM file store? I think this was done in the Pocket PC 2002 OS because people had trouble finding data on their storage card unless they had specifically created a \My Documents\ folder.
So, the Pocket PC 2002 now looks at the storage card when you insert it. If \My Documents\ doesn't exist, it puts a hidden file called "ignore_my_docs" on the card. It also has done this to the HP Safe Store or iPAQ File Store. So, what does it do? Well, Pocket PC 2002 apps see this hidden file and look at the root of the storage card for everything. This can be very annoying if you have a large card with hundreds of files on it in other subfolders. For example, my storage cards always look like this:
\Music\
\My Documents\
\app1\
\app2\
Don't get me started on apps being installed in the root versus under a \Program Files\ folder. That is another rant. Ok, if ignore_my_docs exists, apps like Excel and Word will scan the entire card looking for their files. Prepare to wait if it is a 1GB microdrive that is full. The solution is to create \My Documents\ on the card and delete the hidden ignore_my_docs file. To delete it, either dock your device and use Explorer on the desktop, assuming it is configured to see hidden files, or tap-and-hold in File Explorer on your Pocket PC in the white area below a file listing and select "View All Files." The beauty of this is that Windows Media Player on the Pocket PC 2002 doesn't require music to be in \My Documents\ any longer as it did under the Pocket PC 2000 OS, so all of your music is still readily available.
Edit: The above also applies to Pocket PC 2003 and 2003 SE devices as well as all ROM file stores on any device that allows you to store data there.
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yes i have that as well ,but never really knew what it was about

just cleared it up for me as well, as I found this file today and wonderd what it was. Thanks.

ActiveSync not recognizing my storage card after hard reset

I tried searching, but no luck....
I hope I'm only missing something simple.
After a hard reset, or flashing a ROM, I have to delete and recreate my device. (no big deal) But doing so, I also loose my sync connection with my miniSD card, so my protected music and program files are useless on the card.
This is a BIG hassle!
I understand that the apps may be associated with files stored only in main memory, and am perfectly willing to deal with this on a per app basis.
The music, on the other hand, is driving me NUTS! (having to delete all the copy protected files, and re-download from my PC from scratch.... )
Is there any way to keep the association of my card so I don't have to go through this ridiculously redundant process?

Anyone????

OK, I've found a method that at least speeds things up a bit.
Delete the hidden/system file WMPInfo.xml from the storage card's root directory, remove the storage card, reinsert the storage card while device is plugged into your PC.
A wizard type listing of your media will pop up.
Select the playlists you want to Sync on the card, and accept.
It will create a new WMPInfo.xml file, thus allowing you to use your copy protected media files without having to delete and re-download them.
The important thing is that (Unless you are adding additional media by choosing new playlist material) the whole process takes less than a minute to complete, as opposed to a half hour or more.
***It is important to note that this DOES require access to the PC that contains your protected media.

Per customer service for SPRITE backup, their software should avert this happening. I will post back once I've had an opportunity to test. It might not be immediately. (Gotta free up some funds first.... )

storage card
i noticed the same with my wizard.
ï kind of "solved" it by taking the card out en replace it when the ext. rom was installed. after doing this i had no problems at all.

Device vs. Storage Card

What should I be storing on my storage card? I got a 4 gig for my XV6800 and moved all of my photos, music and games over to it. Should I be running programs from there as well to free up the device memory? This brings up another question, I have the HTC Album installed and I can only look at photos stored on the device, but I tried the Folder Option plugin before and it woud just freeze up the system. Thanks for any help!

sd is slower then main memory and some programs dont like to be run from there mainly today item and other programs which run all the time and act up if the sd card is removed

Upgrading (Backing up) MicroSD Cards?

So i used to have an old 4gb MicroSD card for my Raphael. I just recently bought a 8gb. What i was wondering, how can i make an identical backup of my 4gb and load it to my 8gb so all my games and programs still work?

Just copy all the contents to your pc, then to the new card. It's easier with a card reader than doing it over active sync. I've hard to re-format my 16g card many times, and that's what I do.

i actually just did that, the problem is only my pictures and music transferred over. All my games and apps that i installed onto my card dont work =(

I actually had a similar problem once with a bunch of free ebooks that I downloaded from tor; I couldn't copy them to save my life off of my old pda. Fortunately, it had two card slots, so I installed total commander on the device (hadn't had it before), and transferred the books to a new micro sdhc card in a sd card adaptor from the cf card that they were loaded on. Then I transferred that to my fuze. I would suggest trying to use the ftp plugin of total commander to transfer to your desktop. With that said, I have NO IDEA IN HELL how to use the ftp plugin of total commander. You could probably do it as well with resco explorer. You're on your own, but it shouldn't be that hard to figure this stuff out.
One other option is to try sprite or sk tools backup (or something similar). Some backup apps have the option of backing up your sd card. I always thought it was kind of silly, because where in the hell do you store it, if your card is nearly full? Who knows, maybe if you sync to a pc, it will automatically store the backup on the pc. Or, delete all the stuff that you can transfer to the pc, run the backup (and store it on the card), then copy everything to the new card and do a restore.

Move Data between memory cards when travelling

I'm searching for a device that allows me to move files from one memory card to another while on travel without a computer (only with my HTC HD2).
So I could made backups from photos and other data.
It seems to be impossible to connect an external card reader or memory card to a pocket PC.
So this may be an interesting solution:
http://www.airstash.com/
Are there any alternatives?