Hi All,
What is the best way to password protect (and even encrypt) some of your files (in particular excel and word files) on the XDA EXEC ?
It looks like Windows Mobile 5 doesn't support this, so I assume I will have to get a third party software for this ? Which one do you recommend that does just this ? any Freeware ?
Thanks.
This one is worth resurrecting anytime:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41464&highlight=penny+arcade
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I was gonna say that my WM5 has encryption option in the built in File Explorer - tap and hold the file. I guess though it appears because Resco Explorer is installed.
It costs, but it's good
http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/default.asp
Give it a try - that's free !
Rick - how do you unencypt those files? Do you have to access them through Resco, or just access them normally eg in Pocketword, and it asks for a password? That'd be cool...
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Rick - how do you unencypt those files? Do you have to access them through Resco, or just access them normally eg in Pocketword, and it asks for a password? That'd be cool...
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Can't believe this is happening - I'm gonna give Vijay some information !!!
Anyway - after a bit of testing, the encrypted file can only be seen and decrypted in File Explorer or Resco File Explorer. It isn't recognised (and doen't appear) in PWord. Phew !
Thank you. I don't use too many apps that aren't mine really, so I'm grateful for the info!
Just my thought was, how'z about someone writes a custom device driver to interact with encrypted files to permit transparent encryption/decryption. Otherwise, the resco plugin is just equivalent to zipping (with "store" I guess, given WinCE's built in compression) and password protecting? Obtrusive but effective I suppose.
Another Offtopic thought I had. Anyone interested in doing a root kit 'sploit for WinCE? I was doing some R&D, but couldn't find any "honest" use for it, other then a la Sony, root hiding files from the OS. But this could be useful...
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Hi there,
I have used Spb Pocket Plus in the past and one feature I really liked was that it tweaked the default File Explorer so that filename extensions are displayed.
I no longer use Pocket Plus but I really want to be able to see filename extensions. I have tried Total Commander as a replacement but it is not a seamless replacement. The same goes for Resco. I would prefer to avoid using additional software to save on space.
I assume that Spb must have simply tweaked the File Explorer application or WM2003SE simply by creating or amending a registry entry. Does anyone know how they do it? I'd really like to get this functionality back without having the overhead of Pocket Plus on my device.
You could use resco file explorer it will allow you to show the files extensions..
You could use resco file explorer it will allow you to show the files extensions..
Look, he already said:
PeterW said:
I no longer use Pocket Plus but I really want to be able to see filename extensions. I have tried Total Commander as a replacement but it is not a seamless replacement. The same goes for Resco.
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Can't you read? He specifically doesn't want to use Resco because again, it doesn't integrate with the File Explorer in the way that SPB Pocket Plus does.
I'll have a quick dig around in the registry for you, don't hold your breath as I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking for, but I'll have a look anyway, I might come across it (I kinda half-know what to look for, I'll definitely know what it is when I come across it )
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Can't you read? He specifically doesn't want to use Resco because again, it doesn't integrate with the File Explorer in the way that SPB Pocket Plus does.
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christopherwoods said:
I'll have a quick dig around in the registry for you, don't hold your breath as I'm not 100% sure what I'm looking for, but I'll have a look anyway, I might come across it (I kinda half-know what to look for, I'll definitely know what it is when I come across it )
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Thanks Chris!
Not had much luck so far, it must be a shell extension which P+ adds... I'll keep on doing some research, as I'd quite like it too.
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The same goes for Resco. I would prefer to avoid using additional software to save on space.
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Hi Peterw,
I do understand your point in space saving. Resco file-explorer combined with registry & ftp add-ons takes around 1Mb to install, but you can easily install it in the storage folder. Guess you know already that resco gives you much more than file-extensions only. Personally I like it, I know it's a matter of taste & maybe BIG Storage.
If I happen to stumble around a registry key to solve it, I'll let you know.
regards, M
Hi all,
I looked around and I decided to create an Explorer program, I thought it would be a simple task, but it was really hard and time consuming.
I saw many explorer programs around, the one that most of users choose is resco explorer which is really a good one, but its price is relatively high ($25) so I decided to create a program that has most of the functionality of resco but with much lower price. The program will also have multi-locale support.
My project is not yet complete, but I would like to show you some of my work and I would like to hear your suggestions and opinions about this peace of software.
When released, it will have a price of about $10-$14, a good price for all or at least for most of us.
One problem that has exhausted me is transfering files over bluetooth OBEX, I would be really grateful if you could guide me to resourses that will help me solve this issue, and if you really help, I will be sure to acknowledge your help in my program and will not forget you from free peices of software.
Regarding this problem (BT OBEX), I used some code that was implemented in this article:
http://www.developer.com/ws/palm/article.php/10946_3573636_3
but the sample program fails to disconnect from the destination device and I don't know why. please take a look at the sample program on the link below:
http://www.developer.com/img/2005/12/Obex.zip
Wish me success
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There's one which has most needed features (file, registry, FTP, 2-pane-view) and doesn't cost anything: Total Commander. My filemanager of choice ... not only on my Universal.
Cheers,
-mARKUS
This is the first time I see Total Commander, it is really a good program and it is powerful, but why the hell do people buy resco explorer when total commander is there?
Any major benifits of Resco over Total Commander?
It is really disappointing for me, I though I would get some $ for 4 months of hard-work
Regards
I think resco also has has some file / directory encryption options. As well as the ability to map network folders.
Anyway I see nothing there to justify 25$ while Total Commander is around.
Still, you may sell some copies if you find something unique to offer. TC doesn't seem to transfer files over BT (only IR) so if you get that working, and get the files directly to SD (that's the main problem with the built in explorer - it has to go through internal memory so you can't transfer big files over BT) you might have an edge.
One small suggestion: Make your plugin thinner or at least offer it as an option in settings. Big icons look nice but today screen is valuable space so many people don't like big plugins.
Oh, and if you think you had difficult time writing it so far - just wait till you get to protection and registration mechanism .
Good luck.
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Greetings to all,
Total commander is a good eice of software but it has many lackings:
1. you cannot use it with key pad, it is not userfriendly.
2.Like levenum said it does not allow sending files via bluetooth.
3. It does not have many function like recyclebin and others that resco explorer give,
If you make something which has everything what resco have and more, then your software will rock.
regards,
Sharif
Thanks guys for encouraging me, I really need this.
I was really shocked to hear that there are freewares that implement my functionalities, anyway, The program picures above shows something I would like to call a 'basic version' of Prodigy Explorer.
I have far more powerful ideas that need tons of work and can make my program unique, but I don't know how much time I will need to complete this.
Originally, I planned to realease three versions:
-Basic, Professional, and Advanced.
The ideas in my head are not included neither in Resco nor in TC, so I might begin to work at that side --> something unique.
Regards,
Mohammad
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Greetings to all,
Total commander is a good eice of software but it has many lackings:
1. you cannot use it with key pad, it is not userfriendly.
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Really? I have no problems on my BA with usage via both D-Pad, as well as via the hw keyboard.
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2.Like levenum said it does not allow sending files via bluetooth.
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The newest beta does support BT beaming.
samy.3660 said:
3. It does not have many function like recyclebin and others that resco explorer give,
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Who needs a recycle bin anyway?
samy.3660 said:
If you make something which has everything what resco have and more, then your software will rock.
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I agree, if you manage to make a good thing better + some unique features.......
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Greetings to all,
Really? I have no problems on my BA with usage via both D-Pad, as well as via the hw keyboard.
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May be you haven't used resco. Resco gives you most funtionality without using touchsreen, that is really addicting.
And Mohammad, i m a management student, If you will keep your price low approximately 10 dollar or low, it would hit it sells, people would prefer buying your software over resco and others. By keeping price low you will get more demand i.e, more buyer and eventually will increase the profit, rather than keeping price high and demand low. So keep in mind all those factor before you prepare your price.
Regards
Sharif
Hi,
Lets check some features about available explorer programs:
What do you think about implementing a:
Recycle Bin?
Encryption?
Compression?
How often do you use them?
Are they really neccessary?
Well, personally I've seen quite a few posts on other forums by people looking to encrypt / hide / lock with password specific directories so I think that's useful. (My self, I have nothing on my PPC that requires that)
Compression is always good but more important is the ability to open compressed files in common formats like zip and rar as various downloads, even in this forum are often in those formats. Total commander can show zip content but not always manages to extract it.
As for recycle bin, I think it has no place on PPC. If you must have it at least put it on storage card since internal memory is so precious.
But all of the above are just my opinions. You can always attach a pole question to this thread to see what features people want.
One thing i will like to see on every explorer is the MULTI-WINDOW like total commander implements. I use it more than resco cause that feature.
Im afraid I live in Argentina with no creditcard, so registering a 4 bucks program is more complicated than it sound. I expect to see a freeware version (perhaps with a nag screen or something like that on the start ). I will enjoy to be a betatester if you need one (i got a TyTN and can test it on that device)
Thanks all for your participation.
shagratt, Multi-Window is a very attractive feature and it is on my plan. Regarding the 'Freeware' thing, I am not sure right now about it, and I will really be interested in beta-testing my application but I guess it will take some time before I realease the first beta..
Regards
Mohammad
I have been using ezyUNzip and I don't like the way it operates in locating the extraction directory.
Are their combo-utilities that include an unzip function, or what is a better unzip util for PPC?
I don't know how ezyUNzip works so I don't know what your problem with it is, but I've always used Pocket RAR.
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=820
Yep I use the same..Pocket RAR....Always used it prolli one of the best to use!!
thanks very much. I'm close to getting to the spot where I feel I just about have everything I need for my phone...
Thanks to robpet2 for telling me about "gc java pack" which handled one of the other last things I needed: A clean solution to having OperaMini launch from an icon, be the default browser, become signed, and not require checking off that box every session.
I use the one Resco Explorer has; works great.
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I use the one Resco Explorer has; works great.
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Thanks for replying -- and I will look at your 4shared files...
Hi.
Does anyone know if it's possible to security protect files/folders on my the HTC HD2? I have all my bank info, pin numbers etc. which I used to password protect and various files i want to lock in a folder.
I do know you can get software for this, so is there one someone can recommend or the best ones to use??
thanks in advanced
shane
Why dont you use SPB Wallet?
Subsx said:
Hi.
Does anyone know if it's possible to security protect files/folders on my the HTC HD2? I have all my bank info, pin numbers etc. which I used to password protect and various files i want to lock in a folder.
I do know you can get software for this, so is there one someone can recommend or the best ones to use??
thanks in advanced
shane
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i use resco file explorer.
it has the lock/encrypt option in any file in your device!
also (and that is very nice for me) if you make the installation by your pc(and not by cab) the encrypt option is working and at your pc!!
tested years now,in xp and vista
zaharakis said:
i use resco file explorer.
it has the lock/encrypt option in any file in your device!
also (and that is very nice for me) if you make the installation by your pc(and not by cab) the encrypt option is working and at your pc!!
tested years now,in xp and vista
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Cheers guys, im trying the resco file explorer as the SPB one is mainly for passwords, pins etc, im more looking at locking files in a folder etc.
I going to try the 7 day trail and see how it goes =]
FreeOTFE is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption program for PCs and PDAs.
Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual disks" on your PC/PDA. These disks operate exactly like a normal disk, with the exception that anything written to one of them is transparently, and securely, encrypted before being stored on your computer's hard drive.
http://www.freeotfe.org/mobile_site/index.html
This works great on my HD2.
I HAVE tested a nice tool . you can get in Windows store :
search for:
Pocket File Manager
it is a real file Manager.... some less fuctions are missing but it is very very nice.. and all they have told me it is impossible.... it is possible how you can see it
it works fine and great .... it can follow: send every file by Bluetooth... you can open every file it is legal docx, rar, zip txt . jpeg, mp3 , mp4 ... realy legal ... it opens what is on the device! !!! and you see a great file structure and you can use skydrive........ everyone who says it is impossible im think that they doesn't try whats possible ...
I have find somtehing interessting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290261
maybeee it should us help to get a Explorer to wp8
Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
Limitation (Please read it!):
Windows phone has some limitations which prevent third party applications from accessing parts of files system. You cannot access video files, music files, Document folder. So, until Microsoft open it, please do not ask us to implement this feature. It is impossible right now.
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It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
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Have you looked at the description? It is limited in exactlly the same way as described around here all the time.
It can access SkyDrive, FTP servers and it's own private storage. You CAN NOT access the phones Documents Folder and other Folders. You can launch an Office Document and edit it but it will then be saved to the Office Hub and the Explorer Application will still retain the old version prior to editing.
So while this does look like it works around it a file explorer in the way that people are demanding is still not possible.
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i have tested the tool ! and it works .... it reads out some lokal files and the complete Photo and Video library!! it is a tool for lokal the link in the link it is development of it that will be release in future
but that what im testing it works everything what im saying.. and it is a file Explorer for local and for skydrive!!!! as i tested some other tool too ... it is a pdf Reader... not the Microsoft one! another one ... it can be read out the pdf files of sdcard and on local phone ... .. so im think it is possible to do a great file Explorer but we have to try it..
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/file-explorer/
Oh boy
I wish it were trued, but it aint.
Second, what Stevie said.
presumption
im think we can use one trick ... srry im not a guy who can much develop
but the idea is maybee great?
if i can Open a file of the Folder of the pocket Explorer so maybee Folder Pocket Explorer\docs\Alice in wonderland.docx in word mobile 365 /15 opend it ... but the Office hub can't find the file if im opened...... but in the functionality it opend................ im think the "lock" isn't realy a lock....... im think it is something like a key in the Windows regestry of wp8 ...that disable the Show of other Folders... but every tool can be Access all the Folders that are on the phone...... if it was a real access lock it isn't be possible to open a docx file in word from a Folder outside it is registered in Office hub ... in the tool it is added the photo hub ...
im think a clever developer shouldbe can solve the Problem without to Bypass the "lock" of MS ... Note ... In Real Windows 8 it has security informations .... but if the locked for some users you can't see the files and you can't opend it.... but im think in wp 8 there isn't this the Problem ... the Problem is it disabled in the regestry to Show something that can be accsess all the Tools
No the developers can't bypass this, as far as I am aware. It isn't just the registry key (you may be right about that one), but the runtime itself does not allow these kind of things. I have been looking for way to break the file associations, and there seems to be none, other than jailbreaking and hacking into system settings.
Yep tested this one today on my new Lumia 520 and it even does not show the music folder -_- ... Stupid limitation from MS.