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Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forums, but after running into you guys every time I try and google something related to my Treo 750, I wanted to share my two cents.
I've been looking for a way to stop the "automatic activesync" thing that everyone seems to be complaining about. I have a new Treo 750 running WM6out of the box. Everything I've seen has not worked, short of totally killing activesync entirely.
Now, I can't guarantee that it works, or that it's safe and has no other side effects! Use your own judgement, I'm by no means a Treo or WM6 expert.
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1) Install RegEdit on the Treo
I found the tool on another thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=273693
You put it on the treo itself, and run from the treo too.
You can't use Mobile Registry Editor for this. You get "Access Denied" errors on the key. You have to run this prog directly from the Treo.
2) Edit registry entry on treo:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\ActiveSync\Engines\{guid}\Settings\SyncAfterTimeWhenCradled
The original value is 5 (5 minutes? Like how often ActiveSync seems to run? hmmm!). If you change it to 0, it will revert back to 5. Instead, change it to something like 300.
Then SOFT RESET THE TREO! Changes don't take effect until you restart windows, remember the old days?
3) Edit this registry entry on your COMPUTER:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\Partners\#####\Services\Synchronization\Continuously Update
Set it to 0. This is the fix that didn't work anymore, I dunno if it has anything to do with anything but I set it and it didn't destroy anything
So, now what will happen is you'll plug in your Treo. It will sync ONCE. Then it should shut up and not sync anymore until you click the Sync button. I think the "automatic syncing" was the activesync on the TREO's doing, not the activesync in windows. It's that WM6 registry entry that controls how often it goes. I presume now, the Treo WILL sync five hours from now since I set my setting to 300, but I'm sure you can set it to 999 or something and get a sufficiently long time that it really doesn't matter.
As we speak, my Treo has been plugged into the USB charger for a good 15 minutes while I wrote this post, and it hasn't woken up or done anything!
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Here's one other thing. If you go into the registry on your COMPUTER:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services\Partners\#####\Services\Synchronization\Enable Sync
And set that to 0, when you plug in the Treo it will pop up an error saying that it couldn't sync the device and see the windows troubleshooter for more info. Then it signs you on as a "guest" on the Treo. I imagine you could make a REG file or something that turns this on or off.
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Oh, an update, it appears when I go into the sync options in ActiveSync on the computer and enable syncing "Media", e.g. windows media player library... it syncs continuously all the time forever. The "Media" part of the sync progress seems to behave differently on its own.
I guess syncing media is different? I dunno. Try it with it turned off.
Thanks a lot.
Can we have at least one week. So 300 = 5 hours. 24 hours = 1,440 while one week is 10,080. Is this gonna work or not ?
Have you tried setting up an exchange server account?
What I have done was to go into...
Programs>Active Sync>Menu>Configure Server.
At which point it will ask you for Server Info...\Type in...
"fake" then next
User Name & Password can also be "fake">next
then uncheck all the boxes.
Once you do this the "Schedule" & "Options" menus should be available.
Click on Schedule & change the settings to "Manually"
& check off "Use above settings when roaming"
This will have your treo only open active sync when starting EVDO, Soft Resetting, Connecting to your computer directly or when you start Active Sync ONLY.
Try it & let me know...
via startup folder and reg file
Hi all,
I've triend the above-mentioned fake server trick and it did not work for me (HTC Touch Cruise 2009 running Windows Mobile 6.1). ActiveSync kept coming on after a soft restart (the 'reboot, if you will) - it was driving me crazy. (In all honesty, it should be mentioned that I do not think AS chews up much battery power, memory and/or processor clock cycles, but I just absolutely, positively hate it when programs start themselves up on my (P)PC. I like to be in control!
As mentioned, I've triend the fake server trick to no avail, and I've tried disabling the notification in the notification queue as well - no permanent result, since the entries there seem to be regenerated by some other application. I ended up with several duplicate entries (which were easily removed, but nonetheless, this doesn't seem to be the best way of going about).
Anyway, it seems I've finally found a synthesis of all kinds of help available here on XDADEV (I've been lurking in here for a while) that actually seems to kill off ActiveSync's automatic starting. I am posting this from work in the hospital, so it's a quickie, but bear with me and I'll give proper credit when I can finally attribute at (while at home).
Usual disclaimer: registry editing is bliss, but when you ***** up, it may be that you have to do a hard reset and several hours of work
All revolves around the entry in the registry at:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/ActiveSync
which has an entry called "KeepAlive" (which is valued 1 for 'yes'). Now, if I change this to 0 (for 'no'), ActiveSync doesn't start itself any longer. However, this registry entry resets itself again upon starting ActiveSync(sigh). So, I made a reg file that writes the 'correct' value for KeepAlive and pu a link to it in the /Windows/Startup folder on my device. The reg file is very simple, it only contains:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ActiveSync]
"KeepAlive"="0"
which makes it perfect for me: less risks for typos and stuff
You can put the reg file in the /Windows/Startup folder (or 'Opstarten' as it called on my device since I have a Dutch ROM) or put it in the Programs folder and drop a link to it in /Windows/Startup. That way, it runs every time you boot and in my case, this seems to hold off AS for a while. As said before, the registry key resets itself upon starting AS. I'll research a bit more and the above works in combination with the reg file, and that should put AS out of business. (Maybe the above works even on its own?)
Have fun, take care.
Marty
MartyHulskemper said:
Hi all,
I've triend the above-mentioned fake server trick and it did not work for me (HTC Touch Cruise 2009 running Windows Mobile 6.1). ActiveSync kept coming on after a soft restart (the 'reboot, if you will) - it was driving me crazy. (In all honesty, it should be mentioned that I do not think AS chews up much battery power, memory and/or processor clock cycles, but I just absolutely, positively hate it when programs start themselves up on my (P)PC. I like to be in control!
As mentioned, I've triend the fake server trick to no avail, and I've tried disabling the notification in the notification queue as well - no permanent result, since the entries there seem to be regenerated by some other application. I ended up with several duplicate entries (which were easily removed, but nonetheless, this doesn't seem to be the best way of going about).
Anyway, it seems I've finally found a synthesis of all kinds of help available here on XDADEV (I've been lurking in here for a while) that actually seems to kill off ActiveSync's automatic starting. I am posting this from work in the hospital, so it's a quickie, but bear with me and I'll give proper credit when I can finally attribute at (while at home).
Usual disclaimer: registry editing is bliss, but when you ***** up, it may be that you have to do a hard reset and several hours of work
All revolves around the entry in the registry at:
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/ActiveSync
which has an entry called "KeepAlive" (which is valued 1 for 'yes'). Now, if I change this to 0 (for 'no'), ActiveSync doesn't start itself any longer. However, this registry entry resets itself again upon starting ActiveSync(sigh). So, I made a reg file that writes the 'correct' value for KeepAlive and pu a link to it in the /Windows/Startup folder on my device. The reg file is very simple, it only contains:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ActiveSync]
"KeepAlive"="0"
which makes it perfect for me: less risks for typos and stuff
You can put the reg file in the /Windows/Startup folder (or 'Opstarten' as it called on my device since I have a Dutch ROM) or put it in the Programs folder and drop a link to it in /Windows/Startup. That way, it runs every time you boot and in my case, this seems to hold off AS for a while. As said before, the registry key resets itself upon starting AS. I'll research a bit more and the above works in combination with the reg file, and that should put AS out of business. (Maybe the above works even on its own?)
Have fun, take care.
Marty
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Can you tell me what program to make the REG file? because I tried Notes but it make the *.PWI format?
TIA
The ultimate solution.
Ok here's what you do. The fake exchange server solution never worked for me.
First of all you need FdcSoft's Task Manager program. It is the best and a must have.
Use the Notifications editor to disable the repllog.exe for RunAfterTimeChange.
Use the registry editor to go to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ActiveSync] Change the KeepAlive value to 0. Tap and hold "KeepAlive" (or go to file menu) and select "Export...". (not Export All) Save this .reg file in the \\Windows\StartUp folder or save it somewhere else and copy it there.
Now you will need Ghisler's Total Commander.
Using Total Commander, browse to \\Windows\Startup folder or wherever you saved .reg file. (Windows mobile doesn't automaticaly know that .reg file should be opened with TaskMgr so you have to associate it.)
Tap and hold your .reg file and select Properties. Select "Associate" tab. Tap gray box that says "Associate..."
In "Command:" box browse to the folder where TaskMgr.exe is. (\Program Files\FdcSoft\TaskMgr\TaskMgr.exe)
In "Parameter:" box leave the "%1" there, and type "/silent" right after. ("%1/silent") This will keep a dialog box from poping up on start up.
"Ok" everything and you're done! Enjoy.
Happy New Year to all!
1) I'm using HTC on WM6.1, when turn off cellular radio at Comm Manager, the phone status will show "Phone Off" at "Phone" dialer screen.
How to remove/hide this "Phone Off" wording from showing at "Phone" dialer screen or anywhere in the phone. Or can i even change the "Phone Off" to some other word (Fake operator carier name)?
2) new to WM, how to browse/view \\windows folder?
Please help. Thanks in adavance!
NK
that's for changing the operator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=359563
and about browsing windows:
1. connect to your pc using activesync
2. go to your device's root folder (on your pc.. not your device)
3. dunno which version of windows/linux you're running, but you need to remove the "hidden" parameter from the windows dir...
then you'll be able to view it in your file explorer on your device...
1)
I can change operator name at registry w/o the app. But no matter what operator name u change, it will show "Phone Off" once you swith off the cellular radio option in Comm Manager.
(Simple, imagine using the pda with Sim Card/Phone function BUT phone status there show something else instead of "Phone OFF")
2)
i can't see any windows folder on my root folder (PC), i'm on WM6.1
1. i believe the link i sent you will solve this issue. try it.
2. you need to enable watching hidden system files on your comp.
which version of windows are you using?
1. aight, will try that 1st
2. i'm on vista, already enabled show system/hidden file
if you enabled showing HIDDEN SYSTEM FILES...
and you went to your root directory of your device (thru the computer, not thru the device), and disabled the Hidden property... there's no way you can't see it now.. unless something is very wrong over at your device's side
that's why do i missed anything? need to set anything on the device? just bought it all default setting..
nope. nothing. windows is generally marked as hidden. if you remove the parameter, you should be able to see it wherever.
which file explorer are you using?
normal windows explorer
hehe.. i meant on your device
erm..i can view it on my device but not in PC
you can view your windows folder on your device... and can't view it on your pc?
that's.... weird.
Yup.
Back to the first question, How to remove/hide this "Phone Off" wording from showing at "Phone" dialer screen or anywhere in the phone. ?
The "Personalizer" app dint help, it will still shows "Phone Off" after set to off at Comm Manager.
Anyone?
please help!
anyone have solution?
I'm sorry, i searched and searched and couldn't find anything relating to this subject.
It's ok, thanks for your help! hope some expert reply my thread with solution 1 day.
Maybe i make thing complicated.
What i want is actually OFF the phone (only PDA function), nobody can call in but when my girlfriend play around with my phone, she won't know i OFF the phone! i think your should know why i'm doing this.. but thats off topic!
SO, any other phone dialer than dont have this "Phone OFF" status showing? so that i can replace current dialer. i had use WM5, thats fine, no phone/network status showing, but dont tell me to downgrade to WM5..heh
Ok, my phone is connected to my shiny new Vista PC with the cable, and WMDC is running. I go to view my files, and it isn't showing the Windows folder or any of it's contents. Does it think I'm going to be stupid and delete something vital, therefore I have to be babysat by Microsoft? Please tell me if there is a way around this
Also, I have the HTC official cradle, but it seems very tempromental. When I plug it in and put my phone in it will sometimes sync but not very often. And if it does it loses the connection again quite quickly. There is definitely a connection though because the phone continues to charge throughout. and before anyone says it I've tried the tickbox that says enable advanced functionality and it's not that this time
Has anyone got any answers to these, or a better syncing solution for Vista?
As found here (with pictures):
Fuze Mobility
See More of Your Fuze on Your PC
Posted by David KJanuary 12, 2009 Many of you have realized that when connecting your Fuze over ActiveSync the \Windows directory cannot be seen and there are other files that are hidden. Because of this, we’re often forced to do a lot of the changes on our Fuze using File Explorer or using apps like TotalCommander. There have been plenty of times where going to the Windows directory is needed (like changing the programs located in the Programs directory) or modifying the name of TF3D tabs. Well Rainfreak of PPCGeeks was kind enough to give a set of step by step instructions on how to change this on our PC so we can see all files and the Windows directory and it’s actually embarrassingly easy.
Step 1:Go to Organize and click on Folder and Search Options
Step 2: Go to the View tab and change the Hidden files and Folders option to ‘Show hidden files and folders’
Step 3: Uncheck the box for ‘Hide protected operating system files [Recommended]‘ and click Yes to disregard the warning that pops up.
Step 4: Press OK to close out of the Folder Option settings and navigate to your Windows directory and then wait a few seconds cause just like doing this directly on the Fuze it takes a while to propagate.
Haha, I did step 2 almost instinctively, but not step 3. All sorted now
Now if I could just get my cradle to sync
Telus touch diamond
I need to do a full backup before I send the unit in to repair the screen, which is totally black.
The last time I used it was in disk drive mode, and now I can't change it back to activesync mode.
How can I switch the unit to activesync mode?
1. I've tried using the up/down wheel buttons on a working touch diamond, and it doesn't do anything on the activesync/disk drive popup menu when I plug the diamond into a PC.
2. There's no way to start the start menu using the hardware buttons, so I can't navigate to the settings that way.
3. I've never used remote control software, and I can't install it now - no screen.
4. Can I change a registry setting remotely?
5. Sending it to the states or overseas to somebody who can repair the screen without wiping it is an option, as long as they don't change the hardware. Telus doesn't allow foreign serial numbers on their network.
You can access the registry with CeRegeditor-but I'm not sure you'll be able to do it with disk drive mode selected. This is the reg key you want, but I am not sure you can do it yourself:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\USBtoPC]
"SyncMode"=dword:00000000
Here is a cab I made-maybe you can run it off your sd card. Good luck!
Thanks for helping.
CEregedit (or SRregedit) requires activesync running, so that won't work.
And I can copy your cab file to the internal storage on the diamond, but I have no way to run it.
This is harder than I thought it would be.
Ug, forgot you don't have an sd card. Does the internal memory support autorun? If so, create a folder on it called 2577, rename the cab autorun.exe and do a soft reset. It's a long shot, but maybe it will install automagically. Or, do you have mortscript on the phone? If so, I bet you could get the mortscript to autorun
RegWriteDWord("HKLM","\Software\OEM\USBtoPC","SyncMode",0)
Put that script in a text file, rename it autorun.exe and give it a shot.
Edit: You probably don't need the soft reset. When you disconnect from the usb, if the storage memory has an autorun function, it should occur then.
It looks like the internal memory does support autorun, without a soft reset.
I put the cab in 2577 and renamed it.
When I disconnect, there's a splink sound which I'm sure means a popup asking me to press OK in the top right corner or Accept/Continue in the bottom left corner, neither of which I can do. None of the hardware buttons are Enter/Continue buttons. I tried the dpad button anyway.
I don't think I ever installed mortscript, but I tried that too. Same sound, and it's still in disk drive mode.
The cab almost saved me (TP2 screen unresponsive). Able to launch it but still in "Disk Drive" mode afterwards (Touch Pro2) =(
I can run the Registry editor bundled with the NRG rom but can't navigate without screen to get the right key (or even enter one)... Could anyone transform this code in a cab file (without install confirmation) ? Thanks in advance
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\USB\FunctionDrivers]
"DefaultClientDriver"="RNDIS"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\BootLauncher\Services\HTCUSBToPCPopUp]
"Module"="\\Windows\\HTCUSBToPCSrv.dll"
"Prefix"="UTP"
"Index"=dword:00000000
"Info"=dword:00000000
"Order"=dword:0000000a
"Flags"=dword:00000000
"Keep"=dword:00000001
"Context"=dword:00000000
"DisplayName"="HTCUSBToPC Service"
"Description"="USB To PC PopUp Service"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\USBtoPC]
"AskConnect"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\USBToPCPopUP]
"OnlyTwoChoice"=dword:00000000
"ItemFlags"=dword:0000001f
"DeviceCompanion"=dword:00000000
"ShowTime"=dword:00000005
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\USBtoPC]
"SyncMode"=dword:00000000
"EnableAdvancedChecked"=dword:00000001
"DisablePopUpUI"=dword:00000000
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EDIT : I finally achieved making those registry values into a cab but can't install it successfully (errors in value/keys maybe),... Anyone can help provide the right thing to do to activate Activesync by default again ? Thanks
Or is there any way to put it in bootloader mode to reinstall with the former rom without activesync ? From sd card maybe ? please...
I absolutely love Gmote as It means I can control everything on my media PC on my phone without having to walk to the other side of the room to tend to my computer. The problem is I want to keep the windows password logon screen, but Gmote is not running at this time so I am unable to enter my windows password using my phone. My question is how do I get Gmote to run before the login screen so I can use it to input my password?
I have spent many hours trying to accomplish this, and have figured if I want Gmote to be available at the logon screen I will have to setup Gmote as a windows service. I seem to have done this successfully by following the below steps:
1.Run SrvInstw.exe
2.Check Install Service radio box, click Next
3.Check Local Machine radio box, click Next
4.Enter the name for your service, click Next
5.Click Browse and select srvany.exe (which is in the same folder as SrvInstw.exe, remember?), then click Next
6.Click Service is its own Process radio box, click Next
7.Select what user account you want this service to run under. If this service is to have its UI, check the Allow Service to Interact with Desktop checkbox. Normally the services run under System Account
8.Select the startup option, click Next
9.Click Finish. But you are not finished just yet
10.Open RegEdit. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
11.Locate the service you just created in the Services branch, click on it.
12.Create a new key called Parameters
13.Click on Parameters and create a new string value called Application
14.Double-click on Application and set it equal to the full path of your VB executable (e.g. c:\...\MyApp.exe)
I then had a problem when Gmote was starting that it would complain about VlC libraries. After more research I found the following rectified this
A. Right-click "Computer" and choose "Properties".
B. on the left, choose Advanced system settings.
C. Click the Advanced tab, then "Environment Variables"
D. On the bottom "System Variables" group, scroll down to the "Path" variable and double-click
E. What is here varies by what you have installed on your computer. You need to edit the value.
F. Move all the way to the end and add this (no space after current contents):
;C:\Program Files\Java\jre6;C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC;C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins
My only problem now is that Gmote seems to be starting before my wirless network is configured and comes up with an error message:
“unable to join the multicast socket. Is the computer connected to a network? Exiting Gmote.”
Once the wireless network is configured if you close this warning box everything works as it should. Even with the warning box open the file browser works but not the touchpad. The problem is I can’t close this box without a mouse or keyboard, so defeats the object of having my media centre pc solely controlled from my phone.
I looked into adding dependencies to my Gmote registry service key, as I thought this may rectify the problem. The dependencies I have added are RpcSs, Ndisuio, WZCSVC, Ip6Fw, Dhcp, Tcpip, Afd, NetBT (this are the logical ones I could think of)
Despite this Gmote still starts before my wireless network adapter is configured, so I always get the error message. Is there anyway to make sure Gmote only starts once my wireless network is configured?
Not a whole lot to add other than I'm looking for a solution to this problem as well. Thanks for making so much good progress on it!
Where does one find SrvInstw.exe on Windows 7?
Have Googled around and it seems I need a Resource Kit or PowerTools or something.
Any insight appreciated!
marada2 said:
I absolutely love Gmote as It means I can control everything on my media PC on my phone without having to walk to the other side of the room to tend to my computer. The problem is I want to keep the windows password logon screen, but Gmote is not running at this time so I am unable to enter my windows password using my phone. My question is how do I get Gmote to run before the login screen so I can use it to input my password?
I have spent many hours trying to accomplish this, and have figured if I want Gmote to be available at the logon screen I will have to setup Gmote as a windows service. I seem to have done this successfully by following the below steps:
1.Run SrvInstw.exe
2.Check Install Service radio box, click Next
3.Check Local Machine radio box, click Next
4.Enter the name for your service, click Next
5.Click Browse and select srvany.exe (which is in the same folder as SrvInstw.exe, remember?), then click Next
6.Click Service is its own Process radio box, click Next
7.Select what user account you want this service to run under. If this service is to have its UI, check the Allow Service to Interact with Desktop checkbox. Normally the services run under System Account
8.Select the startup option, click Next
9.Click Finish. But you are not finished just yet
10.Open RegEdit. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
11.Locate the service you just created in the Services branch, click on it.
12.Create a new key called Parameters
13.Click on Parameters and create a new string value called Application
14.Double-click on Application and set it equal to the full path of your VB executable (e.g. c:\...\MyApp.exe)
I then had a problem when Gmote was starting that it would complain about VlC libraries. After more research I found the following rectified this
A. Right-click "Computer" and choose "Properties".
B. on the left, choose Advanced system settings.
C. Click the Advanced tab, then "Environment Variables"
D. On the bottom "System Variables" group, scroll down to the "Path" variable and double-click
E. What is here varies by what you have installed on your computer. You need to edit the value.
F. Move all the way to the end and add this (no space after current contents):
;C:\Program Files\Java\jre6;C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC;C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\plugins
My only problem now is that Gmote seems to be starting before my wirless network is configured and comes up with an error message:
“unable to join the multicast socket. Is the computer connected to a network? Exiting Gmote.”
Once the wireless network is configured if you close this warning box everything works as it should. Even with the warning box open the file browser works but not the touchpad. The problem is I can’t close this box without a mouse or keyboard, so defeats the object of having my media centre pc solely controlled from my phone.
I looked into adding dependencies to my Gmote registry service key, as I thought this may rectify the problem. The dependencies I have added are RpcSs, Ndisuio, WZCSVC, Ip6Fw, Dhcp, Tcpip, Afd, NetBT (this are the logical ones I could think of)
Despite this Gmote still starts before my wireless network adapter is configured, so I always get the error message. Is there anyway to make sure Gmote only starts once my wireless network is configured?
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If you're on xp, try a dependency on the wireless zero configuration service.
If you're on 7, try setting that service to automatic (delayed) startup.
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LadFromWales85 said:
Where does one find SrvInstw.exe on Windows 7?
Have Googled around and it seems I need a Resource Kit or PowerTools or something.
Any insight appreciated!
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You don't have to have srvinstw, it's just a gui for creating the service. What you DO need is srvany, which is supposed to work if you use the files from the server 2003 resource kit.
To create the service without srvinstw, use sc from (admin) command line:
Code:
Sc create mysvcname binpath= c:\path\to\srvany.exe start= auto type= interact type= own
If type= own doesn't work, try type= shared. Then follow op's registry edits.
If you need to delete the service to try again, use
Code:
Sc delete mysvcname
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use task scheduler
I have got gmote working as I want by using the task scheduler in xp. I removed gmote from the startup folder where it was originally and then added it as a scheduled task with the following options:
run only if logged on
scheduled task = once
start time I set for 2 mins from now
advanced: repeat task every 1 minutes
then I also setup xp to logon automatically (do a search for control userpasswords2 if you don't know how).
at the specified time in 2 mins gmote server starts up and once running the task scheduler seems to know not to try and relaunch it. If I restart my computer then it logs on to xp automatically and then in a minute or less gmote relaunches, simples! I do note however that if I suspend my computer then when I turn it back on it comes up with the xp login screen even though I have no password set and although the gmote server is still running it won't let me have control till after the log on screen so I have to drag my fat ass across the room and press enter on my keyboard. Alternatively I can just shut down the computer rather than suspending?