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Can I display running app icons in the task bar?

I have usually run Wisbar, and found it to be quite good, but really, the only thing I use it for is as a quick way to switch between running apps.
I already use PocketPlus, so I have a task manager that's still easy, but requires 1 long tap, and a short tap to switch.
What I would like is a task manager that will display the running applications in the task bar at the bottom of the today screen. Still 2 taps to get there I know, but ultimately, still easier, especially if I am using the device one handed or while walking around.
Any apps that do this?
(It's for a JasJar if WM5 or a VGA display make any difference)

yep. There's a tiny application called the 'Magic Button' which displays the running applications as icons on the title bar (not taskbar i'm afraid) near the start button. It's a really good little application. Got most features of any task managing app but still being very very light. It also makes the close button close apps. Only thing you gotta do in this is to tap the area where close button is supposed to be in the today screen and the display of running apps gets toggled on, then stays on until you tap the same place in the today screen again. Try it. You might find it useful.
And best of all, it's free! Here's a description from the manufacturer.
Description:
There are plenty of Task Managers available for Pocket PC. However if you are still searching for the right one, try this software.
Why Magic Button worth considering to download and replace your existing one:
- It is free.
- Does not take up any of your screen real estate, yet easy to access.
- Located on title bar but does not cover any standard info, i.e. Sound icon, notification icon.
- Very small foot print (memory usage). Only 71 KB executable file does it all (help file is 8 KB extra).
- Makes close button really close applications. Just in case you haven't noticed, the default one only minimizes them.
- Compatible with latest and greatest Windows Mobile 5.0 (new in version 2.0).
Magic Button looks clean and blends surprisingly well with Pocket PC OS. For those who do not want too fancy or too complicated Task Manager, this is for you.
If you have installed the software, here is how to master the tool:
- To unload (shutdown) Magic Button: Tap and hold on Close button, then tap and hold on Home icon.
- To show/hide the taskbar: tap and hold the OK/Minimize/Close button.
- To show the application menu that has Settings and Exit menu items: tap and hold Today (Home) icon when it is visible.
- Map a PocketPC application button to Magic Button software then you can show/hide the bar easier by pressing the button.
- To close an individual window: tap and hold its window icon on the task bar.
- To change Close Button behaviour (Close instead of Minimize) for an application: tap and hold on the app icon and select "Keep Alive" option.
Magic Button runs on Pocket PC 2002, 2003, 2003SE and Windows Mobile 5.0. VGA screen is supported.

Yeah, no better than WisBar then as it's on the title bar
I do specifically want to display it in the task bar, or else I may as well continue to use WisBar.

Shortcut to taskmanager from today screen?

My eyes hurt so much searching for a solution to this. I am looking for a way to create a shortcut to the task manager from the today screen without using the stylus.
Is there anything out there that can simulate hitting the x,y coordinates for where the task manager lies? WisVol.exe solves the issue of hitting the volume wo/ the stylus. I am looking for the same solution for the task manager.

Shortcut to taskmanager
Hi there,
I can think of 2 solutions:
1- go to settings/buttons and set a button you do ont use to launch either the built in task list (tasks) which should bring up the running programs dialog or any task manager you have installed.
2- use the file "defcpl.zip". I can't remember where I got it from but it is shortcuts that link directly to the control panel options. Only problem is that I cannot find a way for them to show a real icon.

what device do you have? it's a hard button on my i780 - you hold down the OK button....

I am customizing my Sprint Plugin. I have the speaker icon simulating the volume buttom. (Stylus-less Today Screen) I would like to replace the Opera icon with the Task Manager icon and start the Task Manager as shown. I need something to simulate hitting the x,y coordinates of the upper-right most corner of the Today screen.

I think VJOkButt has a mode that simulates clicking in the top right.
Try that for now. I'll also look into a better way to simulating the clickeration.
V

vijay555 said:
I think VJOkButt has a mode that simulates clicking in the top right.
Try that for now. I'll also look into a better way to simulating the clickeration.
V
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Thanks. If anyone can do it would be you!

How can I get the <-- button to close programs??

Is there any way I can configure the 'back' button on my Pro to actually, close programs instead of just leaving them running in the background eating up resources???
I've set the "tap x to close programs" setting but it doesn't seem to make any difference and I really hate having to press that little "x" key in the top right corner with my big thumbs!!! I also checked out the "Raphael Tweaks" but nothing on there either.
Anyone got any ideas????

Axel2k5 said:
Is there any way I can configure the 'back' button on my Pro to actually, close programs instead of just leaving them running in the background eating up resources???
I've set the "tap x to close programs" setting but it doesn't seem to make any difference and I really hate having to press that little "x" key in the top right corner with my big thumbs!!! I also checked out the "Raphael Tweaks" but nothing on there either.
Anyone got any ideas????
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I use WkTask manager that actually close programs with back button.
Disable HTC task manager and install WkTask (freeware).

freco said:
I use WkTask manager that actually close programs with back button.
Disable HTC task manager and install WkTask (freeware).
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Cheers mate. This may be a stupid question but how do I disable the HTC task manager?

I use QuickMenu to close task with the back button.

Axel2k5 said:
Cheers mate. This may be a stupid question but how do I disable the HTC task manager?
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Start -> Settings -> System -> Task Manager
Select "Button" from the tabs and uncheck both check boxes.
Done.
johanromijn said:
I use QuickMenu to close task with the back button.
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I think every task manager which does it's job will do that, exept the HTC Task Manager crap.

OK this is really getting me down now!!!
these various task managers, like the default HTC app, all close the application when you TOUCH the 'x' button but they don't do it if you press the hardware <- 'back' button??
I also notice that unlike my Artemis when you go into settings -> buttons only 1 button action, Button 1 (hold), is available. where the other 3 buttons are is a mystery button 1 btw turns out to be the phone send button.
So my question is two fold, before I throw my TP out the nearest window...
1. does anybody know of a way to configure a TP so that when you press the back button it actually closes the application?
2. anybody know if there is a registry key or someway to add the other 3 hardware buttons to the settings -> buttons configuration app??
Pls help before I go totally MAD!!!
-Axel

Hooooo Rahhhhhhhh I found a solution... and it's called HandySwitcher from Dinar Soft and it works perfectly. You have to pay for it but I would willingly pay 10 times the 10 Euro price tag to keep my sanity!!!

You could try AE Button Plus to map different functions to existing buttons (including single, double, triple click and long press).

I've never used wktask, omg.. Why?
Its so nice... thanks for this thread lol
only thing I miss is the memory usage in % that htc task manager got

Not tried AE Buttton but I did try WKTask and I thought the interface was a bit "clunky" to be honest but more importantly the hardware mode didn't work so using the <- button didn't actually close the applications which was what I was looking for.

how do i turn off the default wm6 startmenu after installing quickmenu

i just started using quickmenu and i love it execpt the origional start menu softbutton is still there albet partially covered is there a way to remove it so only the quick menue icon is there

There is an option at the preferences of Quickmenu that allows you to put it's logo (Q) at the taskbar & move it everywhere you want. If I remember well this option is at the first tab of Quickmenu options.-

What i used to do was, turn off the Q icon. There is a setting that replaces the use of windows start menu.
So short press of start uses quickmenu, long press of start uses original windows menu....best of both worlds yes

Remove Start Menu from Task Bar

Hi,
I have looked around the forums and haven't found (or cannot find!) a simple solution for an issue I have with my HD2.
I want to restrict the Start Menu on the main Taskbar as I quite often touch it accidently when in other apps. As there is an exclusive Start Menu button on the bottom of the HD2 I don't really see the point of having it on the top bar as well.
Responses much appreciated.

If you're on WWE ROM, the closest match is this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520547
and this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664594
and maybe this too is what you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679518

These links point to icons for the task bar.
I want to know how to remove the top left 'start' button from the task bar completely.
No point keeping it seeing as there is a hard button. Cleans up the task bar.
Any solutions out there?

i want it too.........................

hgalanos said:
I want to know how to remove the top left 'start' button from the task bar completely.
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I don't think it is possible to remove the (top left) Start Menu button (WM 6.1/6.5). As far as I'm aware this can only be done on WM 6.5.3+ (23xxx+) where the Start Menu is in the bottom left corner.
This what I have to remove the Start Menu on my 6.5.x (bottom left):
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\BubbleTiles]
"TextModeEnabled"=dword:00000001
"HardwareStartKeyEnabled"=dword:00000001

Incarniac said:
I don't think it is possible to remove the (top left) Start Menu button (WM 6.1/6.5). As far as I'm aware this can only be done on WM 6.5.3+ (23xxx+) where the Start Menu is in the bottom left corner.
This what I have to remove the Start Menu on my 6.5.x (bottom left):
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\BubbleTiles]
"TextModeEnabled"=dword:00000001
"HardwareStartKeyEnabled"=dword:00000001
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Thanks for the tip. I checked WM6.5. The 'BubbleTiles' registry folder does not exist.
Thanks anyway.