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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

How do I delete files in windows folder?

I want to replace some of the .png files in the windows folder. I get a message that I don't have permission. I want to replace some icons.

Try to rename them and after delete. Sometimes works like this.

I don't have the option to rename. On the device (sprint touch) the delete and rename are greyed out. Using active sync, I don't have the option to rename. I want to replace the HH-FW_iconweather.png file to start with.
Thanks.

Use total commander or resco file explorer, these progs usually allow this operation

wow, total commander is a good app, I will keep it on the device. But, neither of the programs will let me delete the file. In resco, I can't see the .png files.

I found another thread of what I want to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=318622

where can i get - Resco File Explorer
Freeware CAB

If it is a ROM file you can't rename or erase it while being in windows. With Total Commander or Resco File Explorer you have the option to show only files that are not stored in ROM.
I suppose the files you are talking about are ROM files from a cooked ROM.

And how to...
Registerme said:
If it is a ROM file you can't rename or erase it while being in windows. With Total Commander or Resco File Explorer you have the option to show only files that are not stored in ROM.
I suppose the files you are talking about are ROM files from a cooked ROM.
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Hello,
I have similar problem - I try to copy some 'mui' files from ROM to my SD card, but I get 'acces denied' during copying (in RescoExplorer, TotalComander too). Is there any possibility to copy files with 'ROM' files attribute set to my folder? Please help
Best greetings,
RA

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!

WM 6.5

When i copy the dll files from windows folder.
It said Access Denied.
I used Resco Explorer and Total Commander but failed.
How to copy the dll files from windows folder to other?
Help me.

svprm said:
When i copy the dll files from windows folder.
It said Access Denied.
I used Resco Explorer and Total Commander but failed.
How to copy the dll files from windows folder to other?
Help me.
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Try , in Total Commander, to press and hold the file, in the menu press properties, then uncheck the read only box by clicking it twice.
See if that does it for you.

I unchecked first and tried but failed.
because it automatically checked(Read Only).
Any other solution.

Which dll files are you trying to move and what for?

File Name:"shellresapps.dll"

dont move them. you can copy anything, but you can't move file in use (such as that system file)
PS: becareful editing that file and be prepared for a hard reset if you screw it up

I can't copy also.

I was curious to see if I could copy shellresapps.dll with Resco File Explorer but I also get an error that it can't be copied .-

"shellresapps.dll" is the system file, you can't copy it to /windows folder, another way, first of all install SdkCerts.cab and make a CAB file with your "shellresapps.dll" and install to your device, becarefull, by replace system file your ppc maynot be restart and you have to HR.

Can't run CAB files from device anymore - help

I somehow removed association using total commander. Don't know how to get it back. So i can't install cab files.
When you click properties of a cab file, what association information do you see?

when you click on a cab file I believe it opens through wceload
But if you back up your data and do a hard reset it should return normally