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Extracting files from the ROM

my fexplore.exe is corrupted and I cant run it anymore and I dont want to do a hard reset yet. I'd like to copy fexplore.exe from another phone to mine, but I get an error about the file being in rom and premission being denied.
So how would I go about copying the files from the rom?
Should I dump the rom and extract the files??
please advise.

killershot20 said:
my fexplore.exe is corrupted and I cant run it anymore and I dont want to do a hard reset yet. I'd like to copy fexplore.exe from another phone to mine, but I get an error about the file being in rom and premission being denied.
So how would I go about copying the files from the rom?
Should I dump the rom and extract the files??
please advise.
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No, don't do anything yet about your ROM except create a backup file of everything using SPB Backup or Sprite Backup if you have it.
All you need is SCOTER KITCHEN to extract files or modules: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293296&highlight=ROM+Cooker
The instructions are there too. Just read it and carefully follow the instructions. You need not borrow another phone with this procedure. All you need is your own ROM files distributed by your manufacturer.
If after reading this thread and you still think it is too much. All you need is TOTAL COMMANDER (free) or RESCO FILE EXPLORER (not free) and install either of those 2 applications to the phone you want to extract the files from. Copy the files to an SD Card. Transfer the SD Card to the device you want the files to be replaced and also install either TOTAL COMMANDER or RESCO FILE EXPLORER so you can use either of them to transfer the file. OVERWRITE the file and you should be done after a SOFT RESET.
Good Luck!!! Hope it helps...
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Yes, unfortunately, dumping a ROM and extracting files is the only way to get a working copy, but there is no need for that!
First, how did your fexplore.exe become corrupted? Did you overwrite it with a bad file?
If so, just rename fexplorer.exe to something else, then reset and the original ROM version will be visible again.
Alternatively, you could install the free PPC version of Total commander which is much better anyway.

I have both resco explorer and total commander.
so use total commander to extract the files from a dumped rom??

killershot20 said:
I have both resco explorer and total commander.
so use total commander to extract the files from a dumped rom??
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No use total commander to extract the files off another working phone (like you suggested in the first place). Place the file on an SD Card. Transfer the SD Card to your phone and use total commander again to OVERWRITE the corrupted file.
OR simply follow levenum's advise from above.
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But I get the same error with Resco explorer and total commander when I try to copy fexplore.exe from a working phone to a memory card. Permission denied or parameter incorrect

killershot20 said:
But I get the same error with Resco explorer and total commander when I try to copy fexplore.exe from a working phone to a memory card. Permission denied or parameter incorrect
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Make sure you soft reset prior to trying to copy the file.

what would soft reset do?

killershot20 said:
what would soft reset do?
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It will make sure that the application you are trying to copy is not currently in use. That is the reason why sometimes Total Commander or RESCO File Explorer won't allow you to copy or transfer a file.
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The reason Total commander wont copy it is becasue it's in the rom.
Is there any settings on total commander I have to modify before doing this?
I'm about to give up on this and just dump the rom.

You can't use total commander to copy this file.
No setting - nothing!
Files that are in ROM appear as usual in the list, but in fact they are stored in a special way so system functions used by all file explorers can not read them as data and copy them.
Only the application loader (the part of the system that actually runs apps)
knows how to open them.
This is why ROMs have to be dumped using special tools that can access restricted memory region using special commands, then unpacked and decoded before you see actual files.
But as i said before - there is no way you could actually damage ROM file, only overwrite it so renaming and resetting (soft reset - no data loss) should work.

As levenum said you wont be able to copy fexplorer.exe with any file explorer - its a system file and although its not running still not possible to copy - some other non-system windows files you are able to copy. You need to dump the rom if you want that file - or post the details of you phone anf someone may send the file to you.

fair enough.
I'll dump the rom

Another noob weather question

I have read all of the post on adding your town to the weather list, and have edited my HH_409 file. I cannot get it back into my windows folder on the phone. The original is marked as read only. Even total commander can't remove it. I cannot overwrite it! How do I replace this file?

Total Commander should be able to overwrite the ROM file. It throws an error message in your face, but should be fine.
The file manager I use is Resco Explorer, it never let me down regarding moving files in/out the \Windows folder.
You know that editing the file isnt enough, right? You'll need a patched HTCHome.dll... If you're running the original ROM, you might need to install the SDK certificates too.

Thanks Schaggo! Is the htc home plug in language independent? I do have the factory ROM and am getting resco explorer, maybe that is my problem, I was just using total commander and the windows mobile file explorer.

Yes it's language independent.
The File Explorer is rather useless, but Total Commander should be able to replace ROM/Systemfiles. But I'm not a 100% sure, I only know Resco does, it throws a warning message but the file gets replaced in the end.
So if you are on the stock ROM, you have to install the SDK certificates, then the patched DLL and before you reset, select/set your custom city. After the needed softreset youll be able to use any city www.accuweather.com lists!

extract files from \windows

Hello guys,
I've got a little question :
I need to extract some files from \windows, like manila.exe for example, but the problem is that even with resco explorer and total commander, it won't allow me to do so
I know there is a tool to do it but I can't find it back!
Please help me because it is quite urgent as i'm beta testing some few apps here and the guys needs my files
Cheers

I've never had problems with total commander. Try copying instead of cutting them out. If you are trying to cut them out and the files are active they can't be moved.

no no I'm just trying to copy it....

you're trying to copy files and it tells you you can't? what exactly is the error message?

With resco explorer, I've got "Access denied" :
And with Total Commander here is what I get :
I've tried either to copy on the internal memory and the SD card....
First I thought it was because TF3D wasn't inactivated, but I've bot the same problem if I disable the TF3D...

No.. this is stranger than i thought. I can copy everything from the windows folder.
This is weird.. but check out the properties of your windows folder..
Also, try using your PC to copy the files.

nop...even from the PC I can't copy it...
Maybe I try something else, is there a tool that can allow me to extract the file directly from the ROM files ? I mean from the .nbh file

little up guys

help me plz

ok im trying to change the font color on my today screen (tf3d) for my sprint htc touch pro. i have tryed editing the manila files but it will not let me save to the windows folder on the device. please help me i have spent hours trying to get this to work.

try total comander to copy the files, file in the windows directory a readonly but total commander will overwrite them
make sure to back up the original file in your pc

the device doesnt show up on total commander if i switch the device to read as disk drive insted of active sync i cant access the windows folder when i try to drag files into the devices windows folder it say file could not be placed on device. You do not have permission to create this item how do i change my permission on the device

total commander is an app thats ran on the phone. its like file explorer but more funcions
you do not thave to use the phone as storage
basically use total commander to highlight the files u need to be placed and then itll give aprompt about overwriting read only files

i think i may be making some progress i will let you know if i have any more question or how it turn out ty

no problem

you wouldnt happen to know what manila file the tf3d today font is in would you i beleive it is in 1c684cd8 but im not sure

i have no idea, im just started using th eHTC after using the omnia for a good whikle

no progress i lied if someone could plz give me detailed information of what manile file the tf3d today font color is in what and how to change this would be much appreciated

well try th diamond section there is an app that ll do it possibly a guide

Missing windows explorer

I lost my old fuze when traveling overseas, and just got a replacement.
I updated the software ROM to the current HTC release 5/9/09
Now windows file explorer is not in the program files menu under start?
I cant even get to my storage card to install .cab files?
Any suggestions?

I would install total commander from the computer as an exe file which use activesync to install the cab file then I would go the
\windows\start bar\programs and make a shortcut to exeplore which should be located in
\windows

I have always opened cabs directly on my phone from my SD card, without exploder I feel helpless? I am not seeing how to get win device center to install the .cab file

i got it installed.. thanks