You can uninstall programs in SKTools, but does it completely remove it?
Which way is better to uninstall software? Normally through settings or by SKTools?
Do they work the same or does one have an advantage over another by deleting more junk files?
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The problem I'm having is that when I go to settings > system > remove programs, it only lists the first 11 programs that I've installed myself, so I cant see / remove newer programs since they are not listed there.
The programs (all cab files) were installed through usb via active sync.
Is there a tweak or a registry setting that can be used to keep that program list updated and show every program installed.
If not, how can I uninstall a program completely from within my phone itself ?
I'm trying to avoid uninstalls through active sync.
I wish I had an answer for you. I have been looking for an Installation Monitor, Registry Monitor, Filesystem Monitor tool for a long time now but I don't think there is one out there. What an Installation Monitor essentially would do is monitor any cab that you install and create a log of what that cab added/modified. That way, when you come to uninstall it you could perform a FULL uninstall and it would truely bring your device back to what it was before you installed the cab.
There are many of these types of tools for Windows XP/Vista but I haven't seen anything for WM6. Also there may be some limitations as these installation logs could be quite long. Regular Windows software such as "Advanced Uninstaller Pro" and they seem to do a good job.
I wish there was one for WM6 because everytime I install something and don't like it and remove it, it seems to leave hundreds of files lying around. I hate that...
The closest thing I have seen to an uninstaller program that goes beyond the standard Windows uninstaller is SKTools. It has an option to perform a "deep scan" for installed programs and it attempts to remove all files that that cab added and revert all registry keys back to their original state. I am still testing it out on Windows Mobile Emulator. It looks like if the original cab didn't create an installation log, WM doesn't know it got installed.
I just experienced this for the first time myself, although I have about 20 programs in my remove programs list. Opera 8.65 doesn't show up in the list of installed programs, even though it is there and still works. I was trying to uninstall it from main memory and try it on the storage card but I guess I'll have to hard reset to really get rid of it. Any other ideas?
Hi,
How do I uninstall programs installed by extended rom?
for example,Windows live, HTC album, HTC home, and Dailer skin.
They don't show up in the uninstall.
Thanks in advance.
The best way is to Backup your data,
Do a Hard reset: Reset holding down the "com" and "rec" buttons
at the prompt hit "send"
After the setup you have to reset the device before it starts the customization. Then, None of that will be installed.
and if one wants to uninstall internet explorer,windows media player etc..how to ?
i want to try better proggies..
thx in advance...
As they are in the OS part of the ROM (not the extended ROM), you cannot uninstall them. I guess you could look for some ROM which does not include them but I find that unlikely. For starters, I don't know if Pocket IE is needed for the OS. I suspect it may be.
Anyway, you can use other apps. I have PIE installed, but I use Opera Mobile and Netfront which is my default browser.
I don't want to install too many programs....but better ones...it would be great if i can remove certain poor qulty stuff.
I've got a Samsung i600 WM5 Smartphone and I'm looking for a good (free if possible) registry cleaner for this phone. I've also got some unwanted icons such as Airscanner Antivirus and Airscanner Scheduler in my Start screen as I did uninstall Airscanner a while back, but seemed to of left behind some debris or junk.
Albinoni said:
I've got a Samsung i600 WM5 Smartphone and I'm looking for a good (free if possible) registry cleaner for this phone. I've also got some unwanted icons such as Airscanner Antivirus and Airscanner Scheduler in my Start screen as I did uninstall Airscanner a while back, but seemed to of left behind some debris or junk.
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Try SK Tools, I don't have the cab or link, so you"ll have to search for it. It will clean reg plus alot more.
I tried to remove an application from the 'Remove Programs'. It first processed a bit and then said 'The Program is not removed completely, do you want to remove it from the Program list?'
Why is this error/message coming up?
How do I remove that program completely?
THanks
Try installing the program again, then uninstalling. Make sure the program is not running while you are trying to uninstall
also, a better way to uninstall apps is to use SKTools
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also, a better way to uninstall apps is to use SKTools
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It worked, thanks.
I want to try out SPB Mobile Shell and other similar ones. But, I have M2D already in my Elfin. Do I simply install SPB over it, or do I have to disable M2D somehow?
I don't want to uninstall M2D because I might need it again if I don't like SPB.
Thanks.
Just disable it by going to start>settings>today>items.
But wouldn't it still start up with windows?