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How to convert *.txt file into a *.reg please?
Tweaked a *.reg file for BlueTooth but when I use Resco Registry it just does not import.
Forgot to mention that is it possible to import without overwriting the existing settings (just adding)?
Anyone can help?
TIA
Just rename the .txt extension simply to .reg extension i.e. abc.txt rename it to abc.reg.
I think it's possible to import a registry file without overwriting the existing setting as long as they don't have the same key.
Hi
Thanks Bro but I tried that before and either Resco Registry refuse to import or when it does those keys with the same name with additional strings gets overwritten.
I want to add only.
Have you tried using TascalRegEdit instead of Resco Registry? Give it a try, Buddy.
Have you tried using TascalRegEdit instead of Resco Registry? Give it a try, Buddy.
Hey
Thanks Bro I will give it a try.
Hi [Krueger]Dr.Stein,
Change *.txt with *.reg as extension as well as
add
REGEDIT4
as the first line
example if your *.txt file is like this
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Volume]
"Ringer"=dword:66666666
"Volume"=dword:66666666
*.reg should be
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Volume]
"Ringer"=dword:66666666
"Volume"=dword:66666666
Then resco will gladly import
About import without overwriting the existing settings (just adding) you asked is possible, just make sure that the data you are using in reg file is not alredy present in the original registry, then the data is added otherwise it will be overwritten.
Good Job
Alrighty then.
Thanks for the valuable tip. Appreciate it.
Thanks again.
Ive installed Mortscript on my phone and would love to know how to write this as a command
Start Resco Registry Editor
Delete String??
Simple as that,
A little help please?
fantastic_mr_q said:
Ive installed Mortscript on my phone and would love to know how to write this as a command
Start Resco Registry Editor
Delete String??
Simple as that,
A little help please?
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OK i dont know what you meant by delete string but
the start command is pretty easy
make a simple text file with the script
#script starts here
run "\Program Files\Resco\Resco Registry Editor.exe"
#end script
#leave the quotes and replace the command inside to the quotes to whatever the path to the executable is.
rename the text file to .mscr and then you can run it.
OR...
you could read the mortscript manual and realise that it can edit the registry its self...
look a posted hack/patch i made for musicID in the XDA Devs general forum, in there you will see how to delete a registry string from morscript.
also you might get more help on morscript at the mortscript forum...
Is there any way to have a transparent start menu on Diamond?
I have seen it on other devices but not on Diamond yet.
bump, good question.
Don't know about making it transparent but you can change the background by replacing the png file found in:
HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
it contains the path to the file (should be \Windows\***.png)
replace the path to the path of the file you want to use and then reboot.
Maybe someone else here knows how to get it transparent??
supersanj said:
Don't know about making it transparent but you can change the background by replacing the png file found in:
HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
it contains the path to the file (should be \Windows\***.png)
replace the path to the path of the file you want to use and then reboot.
Maybe someone else here knows how to get it transparent??
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maybe using a transparent png might be the solution?
supersanj said:
Don't know about making it transparent but you can change the background by replacing the png file found in:
HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
it contains the path to the file (should be \Windows\***.png)
replace the path to the path of the file you want to use and then reboot.
Maybe someone else here knows how to get it transparent??
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I'm pretty much new to this, so excuse my dumb question, but do I need manila editor to do that?
sorry for the off-topic question, but does anyone know the manila file for the slider on TF3D2?
HermesR said:
I'm pretty much new to this, so excuse my dumb question, but do I need manila editor to do that?
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No you need a registry editor like total commander:
http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
or you can use PHM registry editor:
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/phmregistryeditor.shtml
Hi, I'm trying to cook Scilor's groovemobile into my rom (I have permission done worry) and so I made it into a package the usual way (cab to oem - ext package rebuilder) but I cant find anywhere which specifies what location it goes too.. (as in startmenu\multimedia or %CE11%)
Is there a way to set its location?
Thanks
Mod edit: Solved
Post you *.dat or *.provxml, so I can guide you completely. (or if needed, attach the whole package).
Regards
TAEL said:
Post you *.dat or *.provxml, so I can guide you completely. (or if needed, attach the whole package).
Regards
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It doesnt even create a .dat or .provxml file, it just creates a sub folder (files) with the contents of the .cab in
So gimme a screenshot from opened CAB. (like below image). I should know about default installation destination.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Here ya go
Ok, I downloaded it's CAB and looked at it. It doesn't need to be in extra folder (like \Program File\Groove\), So you can run it in \Windows folder as default. But as you say, you need to have a shortcut in start menu. I attached a .LNK and .DAT file to this post to add it's shortcut to start menu. (note: it's default is Start Menu>Multimedia, if you don't this you can change it in DAT file easily).
Structure:
PACKAGE_GrooveMobile\
----------app.dat
----------files (folder)
---------------groovemobile.lnk
Regards
TAEL said:
Ok, I downloaded it's CAB and looked at it. It doesn't need to be in extra folder (like \Program File\Groove\), So you can run it in \Windows folder as default. But as you say, you need to have a shortcut in start menu. I attached a .LNK and .DAT file to this post to add it's shortcut to start menu. (note: it's default is Start Menu>Multimedia, if you don't this you can change it in DAT file easily).
Structure:
PACKAGE_GrooveMobile\
----------app.dat
----------files (folder)
---------------groovemobile.lnk
Regards
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Ahh thankyou very much it seems I still have alot to learn
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Ahh thankyou very much it seems I still have alot to learn
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Glad to help you. Feel free to ask your questions in Chef Central.
P.S: Topic title is changed to [SOLVED]
Regards
TAEL said:
Ok, I downloaded it's CAB and looked at it. It doesn't need to be in extra folder (like \Program File\Groove\), So you can run it in \Windows folder as default. But as you say, you need to have a shortcut in start menu. I attached a .LNK and .DAT file to this post to add it's shortcut to start menu. (note: it's default is Start Menu>Multimedia, if you don't this you can change it in DAT file easily).
Structure:
PACKAGE_GrooveMobile\
----------app.dat
----------files (folder)
---------------groovemobile.lnk
Regards
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So do I need to add your stuff to my package or is it good to go like it is? you seem to have forgotten all the files, or is it just me
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So do I need to add your stuff to my package or is it good to go like it is? you seem to have forgotten all the files, or is it just me
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I added files which are needed to create a shortcut. You should add those 2 files to your package which you created before. (as above structure)
TAEL said:
I added files which are needed to create a shortcut. You should add those 2 files to your package which you created before. (as above structure)
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Yes I realise that now, I have done it
thanks again
He Star,
I think I can help you with this question as well, at least I will try.
Do a search in your kitchen to initflashfiles.dat
If you found it open it with a text editor.
Two very good ones I like to recommend for this you can find in Hilaireg's Kitchen Utils here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=651026
Now if you opened it have a good look at the start menu hierarchy.
Do a search in initflashfiles.dat with the text editor for 'start menu' and you know what I mean.
You want to specify a path for your package shortcut on a location in your start menu isn't?
Don't close initflashfiles.dat yet.
Go into the package you want to create the start menu location for and first find the shortcut so you know the name.
Next you need to create a app.dat in the root of the package (if it doesn't exist already), to do this just create a new tekst document (right klick on a empty area and choose new\tekst document) and change the name to app.dat
Open your newly created app.dat with the same editor as you opened initflashfiles.dat
Next take the initflashfiles.dat as a sample and create the path for the shortcut according where you want to have it in your app.dat.
For example:
start menu\Programs\Tools\yourapp.lnk
Offcourse you can also specify a path to the shortcut like Teal is mentioning with a provxml but I just wanted you to know this one as well.
Hope it helps.
Grtz Leo
Laurentius26 said:
He Star,
I think I can help you with this question as well, at least I will try.
Do a search in your kitchen to initflashfiles.dat
If you found it open it with a text editor.
Two very good ones I like to recommend for this you can find in Hilaireg's Kitchen Utils here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=651026
Now if you opened it have a good look at the start menu hierarchy.
Do a search in initflashfiles.dat with the text editor for 'start menu' and you know what I mean.
You want to specify a path for your package shortcut on a location in your start menu isn't?
Don't close initflashfiles.dat yet.
Go into the package you want to create the start menu location for and first find the shortcut so you know the name.
Next you need to create a app.dat in the root of the package (if it doesn't exist already), to do this just create a new tekst document (right klick on a empty area and choose new\tekst document) and change the name to app.dat
Open your newly created app.dat with the same editor as you opened initflashfiles.dat
Next take the initflashfiles.dat as a sample and create the path for the shortcut according where you want to have it in your app.dat.
For example:
start menu\Programs\Tools\yourapp.lnk
Offcourse you can also specify a path to the shortcut like Teal is mentioning with a provxml but I just wanted you to know this one as well.
Hope it helps.
Grtz Leo
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Ahh thankyou, yes Ive heard of (and use) initflashfiles, but I thought I wouldnt be able to make a shortcut with it as theres all that code inbetween the location and the name, how would I know what it is? Also last night I cooked wit teal's stuff and it didnt seem to work, probably my fault so I will have to look into that in a bit
It still didnt work, no shortcut is being created, heres my package, I cant see whats wrong with it
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It still didnt work, no shortcut is being created, heres my package, I cant see whats wrong with it
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You did wrong and didn't pay attention to what I said.
SciLor's GrooveMobile.LNK should be in "files" folder.
TAEL said:
You did wrong and didn't pay attention to what I said.
SciLor's GrooveMobile.LNK should be in "files" folder.
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you mean ink? and so you mean the shortcut? thanks I will try again
yeah correct.
I've examined the package and noticed one last thing.
The shortcut itself is not ok.
@Star,
Open the shortcut with the editor I suggested 'Editpadlite' and you will see this line:
67#"\Windows\SciLor's GrooveMobile.exe"
This isn't correct, it should be like this:
37#"\Windows\SciLor's GrooveMobile.exe"
You need to count the characters after '#' beginning with one.
In this case 37.
I've attached the corrected package for you as an example for next time.
TAEL said:
You did wrong and didn't pay attention to what I said.
SciLor's GrooveMobile.LNK should be in "files" folder.
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Laurentius26 said:
yeah correct.
I've examined the package and noticed one last thing.
The shortcut itself is not ok.
@Star,
Open the shortcut with the editor I suggested 'Editpadlite' and you will see this line:
67#"\Windows\SciLor's GrooveMobile.exe"
This isn't correct, it should be like this:
37#"\Windows\SciLor's GrooveMobile.exe"
You need to count the characters after '#' beginning with one.
In this case 37.
I've attached the corrected package for you as an example for next time.
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Ahh thanks I am trying with it now, last time it did show up in the start menu, but I got an error about directory not found :S maybe this will solve that problem
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Ahh thanks I am trying with it now, last time it did show up in the start menu, but I got an error about directory not found :S maybe this will solve that problem
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Yeah I still am getting an error :s 'DirectoryNotFoundException' and then loads of stuff I dont know what do do :S will this be my fault or something to do with the cab
Looking at the xml included I notice now it creates a directory in the root with the name 'SciLor's GrooveMobile'.
I tried to make a app.reg from the xml but it doesn't work.
Do you have the cab so I can make a package for you myself?
The XML looks messy.
Edit; I've found the cab and will play with it.
Meanwhile a tip for you, install the cab and check directory, the shortcut you can copy from device and use in your package.
The shortcut itself you need to redirect to that dir instead of Windows or change all path of the files in the XML.
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Yeah I still am getting an error :s 'DirectoryNotFoundException' and then loads of stuff I dont know what do do :S will this be my fault or something to do with the cab
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i thought it would be handy to create a thread for icon tutorials that are simple to use and understand
feel free to add your own tutorials here or ask any questions, if i am not able to answer then i hope someone else will
if you do post a differant way of doing icons, please explain it step by step so the newer chefs can follow instructions easily. your tutorial will be added to this first post. this way all the tutorials will be in one post, users dont need to find it, they simply just scroll to the next tutorial
(all tutorials will be quoted for credits)
*you can find plenty of free icons @ WWW.ICONFINDER.COM
**the way ill be showing you is with the icons inside a .dll that you can link to almost anything
eg, program shortcuts within the start menu is the most common**
firstly you will need to download some tools needed
download tools here
(inside tools.rar is: icofx, reshacker, blank .dll)
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*install and open ICOFX
*click: tools
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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*batch prosess
*if your doing start menu icons i use 128x128 with xp colors (max color)
add the icons you want and select the destination folder and click ok
*icons with a specific height and width are best to do these individually =
file\new or drag and drop your .PNG and select custom size
*now you have made your own custom icons.
*i have attatched a blank .dll in the winrar file below, just rename it.
*i have opened the blank .dll and added a custom icon so you can see how it works.
*it is simple enough, icons added will be labled 1,2,3 etc - then click save when done
(delete the automaticly saved .BAC file created by icofx, it is not needed)
*to link your icon to a specific program on your device, either edit your program XXXX.lnk or create a new .lnk
(rename a blank .txt file to .lnk)
*add this into the the .lnk replacing the XXXX with your program name and .dll name
#\windows\XXXX.exe ?\windows\XXXX.dll,-X
*no number before # eg, usually you would have a number of how many leters are in the link = the amount of letters is not needed
*-X is the number position of the icon inside the .dll
*if your icon is for a folder, rename the .lnk to ICON.lnk
*inside the icon.lnk should be
1#XXXX.dll, -X
*now put the ICON.lnk into the specific folder you want icon for
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**i will now show you how to edit/replace the icon inside either a .dll or an .exe file**
*in this example i have used the blank .dll from the first tutorial
*reshacker shows all the contents inside a .dll and also with .exe files too (not just icons)
*open/run RESHACKER
*click: file\open - select your .dll or .exe
*as you can see i have circled the icon number with red = ignore the highlighted 0 (zero)
*rightclick to get these avaliable options
*from here you will be able to replace the icon
*when finished click file\save
*it automaticly creates a XXXXX-original.dll/.exe file
*some .exe do not like their icons being changed.
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FInixNOve said:
* Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
* Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
* First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
o To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
* Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
* With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
* After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
* To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool
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ill update this tutorial as soon as i can
thanks
Rn
Thanks nice to see this so quickly .
Cheers!!!
Great
So, help me, please How do I set it up in my reg file (assuming my dll is called Start_Icon.dll):
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Today] <<=folder
"Icon"="\\Windows\\Start_Icon_Today.png"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Java\JavaShortcut.lnk] <<=shortcut
"Icon"="\\Windows\\Start_Icon_Javashortcut.png"
Thank you.
you do not need to add any registrys
best part of doing icons my way
(also assuming you have done the first tutorial with icofx)
create new .lnk
open .lnk with notepad and add this:
* FOR TODAY FOLDER ICON
1#Start_Icon.dll, -X
*rename .lnk to ICON.lnk
*put .lnk into start menu/programs/today FOLDER
*if your cooking then i suggest you rename the icon.lnk to something else when copying the .lnk to start menu/programs/today - otherwise the windows folder will have the icon for your today folder (eg icon.lnk in windows folder will change the windows folder icon)
* use this in initflashes.txt to move/rename your .lnk = Directory("\start menu\programs\today\"):-File("ICON.lnk.","\Windows\MYTODAYICON.lnk")
* FOR JAVA SHORTCUT
#\windows\java.exe ?\windows\Start_Icon.dll,-X
*java.exe (or what ever java program you are using)
(-X = number location of icon inside .dll)
*eg, if the icon number is 1 then you will have -1
Rn
Thanks raving_nanza. However, I noticed .ico files are much larger than .png files. What's the advantage with doing it this way?
Thanks
illi said:
Thanks raving_nanza. However, I noticed .ico files are much larger than .png files. What's the advantage with doing it this way?
Thanks
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icos are used in dlls or exes, where as pngs are used only in startmenu using registry. Hence icos are much smaller, but lower in quality compared to pngs...
all your .ico in one single .dll rather than having X amout of .png's clogging up the windows folder. (cleaner)
no registrys to write, just edit the .lnk to the program (registrys use memory, no registry needed)
if editing the .exe directly and replacing the icon (no memory added)
ico drawing is definitely faster.
Thanks for the clarification guys. I appreciate it very much
Use ResHacker to change icon in EXE,DLL file
yeah dude, use reshacker to edit .dll or .exe
use icofx to edit the icon.
(i use photoshop and then convert a .png to .ico)
Rn
MsSigner
Hi,
I've edited the taskbar dlls and changed the icons, but then I'm not able to make them to work.
This tutorial is missing the signature issue.
I've found that dlls need to be signed after modification, and seems that also need to unsigned before editing.
Found the tolls (UnSigner, Signer, and WM65Certs), but I guess that I'm making a mistake in the process.
Can someone indicate how to edit taskbar dlls? (E.G: phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll, tapres.192.dll, etc)
- Does original MS dlls need to be unsign before editing?
- Which certificate need to be used for signing?
- how to add the certificate to the cab? Anyone have a cab with the new certificate?
Have someone use restorator instead or reshacker?
Best regards
EDIT
Found this [TUT] from FInixNOver
Do we need a new sdkcerts.cab if we sign dlls using the new certificates?
FInixNOver said:
How to make your own set of Battery Icons:
You'll need some programs, and of course, the dll.
Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
Reshack / PE Explorer / Restorator - resource editor to extract/replace the icons inside the dll
iconFX or any other icon editor (GIMP can also handle .ico files) - to edit/create icons
Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
How to do it?
First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool.
That's it!
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i use reshacker
if their not working after you have signed them, then i think you need to install sdkcerts.cab to your device , softreset and then install/overwrite your old .dlls in the windows folder - and then softreset again
i might be wrong though so dont quote me on that. 60/40
*ill add the sign/unsign to the firsty post
Reshacker & CeleSign
For Sign-Unsign I use CeleSign. It´s very intuitive. The certificates are updated. Just run CeleSign, [not signsis neither SISSigner (inside also)] setup pvc, spc and file to unsign-sign. If the file is signed you must remove the certificate for sign after. Regards
It would also help you guys customizing your own icons in Start Menu by using my JWMD Icon Changer
more stuff at my sig