Hi there, I was wondering if somebody would know how to change the default PIM client to be used in WM5?
Detail of the problem:
I sync my Wizard locally at home with Outlook 03 (Emails and Contacts). Then, I installed GoodLink which sync with my work's Exchange.
After the installation of Goodlink, both the "Calendar" and the "Contacts" softkeys, when you press them, are now replaced by "GoodCalendar" and "GoodContacts".
I use my personal Contact list that is at my home's Outlook mostly. So knowing the 112/113 registry trick, I modified the "Contacts" softkey on the today screen to bring up the bulit-in Outlook's Contacts again. However, on the dialer/dial pad screen, the Contacts softkey (on the left), if I press it, it would still bring up GoodContacts.
This makes me think that there is a setting in WM5 for a default PIM client - wether the built in one or something else. This is really annoying me because I use Goodlink only for Email. All other Calendar and Contacts etc are on my outlook...
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Ken
Can you not sync diectly with the Exchange server instead of using the add on software, believe there is an option for this in Activesync
You could go to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai in a regeditor and edit the relevant keys.
Thanks for the reply.
I just checked the contents under Rai in the registry. They look un-modified to me.
Example: The "1" in :MSCONTACTS still reads :MSPOUTLOOK -contacts
"1" in :MSCALENDAR is still :MSPOUTLOOK -calendar
If it ain't these, could it be something else?
Thanks.
Ken
kgmm said:
Thanks for the reply.
I just checked the contents under Rai in the registry. They look un-modified to me.
Example: The "1" in :MSCONTACTS still reads :MSPOUTLOOK -contacts
"1" in :MSCALENDAR is still :MSPOUTLOOK -calendar
If it ain't these, could it be something else?
Thanks.
Ken
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And what do you have under :MSPOUTLOOK ?
BTW on mine there are no "-" so its ":MSPOUTLOOK contacts" and ":MSPOUTLOOK calendar".
I don't know why I typed the "-" in there, but it's not there.
For :MSPOUTLOOK, "0" is MSPOutlook, "1" is poutlook.exe, "2" is 1, "3" is 0, "4" is 00 A8 F9 B0 11 06 C6 01
Thanks again.
Ken
wilesd said:
Can you not sync diectly with the Exchange server instead of using the add on software, believe there is an option for this in Activesync
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FYI Goodlink is an instant push email service - it is a little different then what ActiveSync on exchange can offer (as of now at least).
After you install Goodlink on the handheld, basically it has it's own entire Outlook-Like engine. It's own calendar, contact, notes, email, tasks which I think the interface is better than the built in one.
Again, the problem is, let say Contacts, I have one from GoodLink, one from built-in outlook. Right now everything is mapped to the Goodlink's engine. On the Today Screen, I can use some button mapping software to override the hardware and soft keys. BUT, on the dial-pad screen, the softkey on the left - "Contacts" - would still bring up GoodLink's contacts.
I tried a bunch of button mapping software that are currently available for WM5 but none can fix this.
Also, another strange thing is, after you install GoodLink, it DID NOT CREATE 112/113 keys to map the softkeys - those registry don't exist.
So it must have done it by some other method - like specifiying a default client...
Ken
Have you actually checked the shortcuts that those programs refer to. I think the POutlook shortcut points to the goodCalendar program not the outlook program. If you changed the link it may work. I hacked around with this on another device running good but have not tried it on the wizzard.
Hello,
When I open the contacts app, all the contacts name is ordered by "Last Name, First Name".
Is there a way to modify that?? By registry? Or a tweak app??
Back when I had my Prophet with WM5 I think there was a way to modify that, probably by registry , because after that I never needed to change anything or use the old Outlook trick.
onesolo, check out this thread dedicated to your question.
I'm still working on setting up the perfect UC for my phone. I'd like to know where to find these settings (whether in a file or the registry, doesn't matter).
1) Regional settings
2) Windows live account (including e-mail)
3) Other e-mail accounts (POP3 as well as IMAP)
Thanks in advance!
regional settings would be in hklm\nls
so for me in ENG-US id use DefaultLCID 0x409
Live settings are here
hklm\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live
Not sure about pop/imap as i don't use these on my phone (and not quite sure what you're trying to do ), but try hlkm\system\inbox\settings or hklm\software\microsoft\inbox and search around in there.
I guess the easiest way would be to add a pop or imap account and just search the registry for the name of the account.
Angelusz said:
I'm still working on setting up the perfect UC for my phone. I'd like to know where to find these settings (whether in a file or the registry, doesn't matter).
1) Regional settings
2) Windows live account (including e-mail)
3) Other e-mail accounts (POP3 as well as IMAP)
Thanks in advance!
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Run it before and after and compare the results w/ tools like "beyond compare"
Sorry
Please forgive my intrusion, can someone please enlighten me as the what "UC" stands for? I have seen it mentioned a few times and just can't place it.
alias_neo said:
Please forgive my intrusion, can someone please enlighten me as the what "UC" stands for? I have seen it mentioned a few times and just can't place it.
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User Customization. Find more info here.
jackleung said:
Run it before and after and compare the results w/ tools like "beyond compare"
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Interesting. I understand this makes a snapshot of my entire registry so it can be compared?
jhoffa said:
regional settings would be in hklm\nls
so for me in ENG-US id use DefaultLCID 0x409
Live settings are here
hklm\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live
Not sure about pop/imap as i don't use these on my phone (and not quite sure what you're trying to do ), but try hlkm\system\inbox\settings or hklm\software\microsoft\inbox and search around in there.
I guess the easiest way would be to add a pop or imap account and just search the registry for the name of the account.
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Thanks! The regional ones I would not have found without help.
I had already found that windows live folder, but I'm not sure if that actually restores my e-mail account too if I'd import it.
Krazp. Tried beyondcompare, but beside some system state keys and a bunch of hex values (maybe that's it), nothing along the lines of e-mail accounts changed! T.T
I do know it's possible to set them up using provisioningxml, but I just can't get it right that way, as I don't know the possible functions.
Very cool program Jack! Doesn't look easy to import Angelusz... I ran it against idiffce and came up with tons of changes at:
(incl subkeys)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\PIMSources\1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\CredMan\Creds\ (this one looks tricky because the values change each time)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Extensions\ContextMenus\Contacts\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\Windows Live
*.mpb files in \Windows\Messaging
MxpDatabase.db
WindowsLive.vol
cemail.vol
pim.vol
edit: found this key too that wasn't in the change log... HKCU\Software\Microsoft\pMSN\SavedUsers
Hello,
I run WM 6.5 (dutch) on my HTC HD2. With ActiveSync I'm able to import my email and contacts from my Gmail account. So far so good, but....
Contacts appear in my contact list with name first and then surename. It's -as far as I could find out - not possible to switch those two.
Example -
David Jones (Gmail) will appear as Jones David (WM)
How can I edit this sequence or has anyone else the same problem? Is there any software update that will solve this annoying problem?
Tkx
Gtz Ed
I had exactly the same problem and I still do but I found a way of changing it but you have to do it for ever single one; Go to edit contact - scroll right to the bottom and press more and press file as and change it there. I was this permanent each time I create a contact but I dont know how. =(
or use this handy first-last cab.
dont forget that any new contacts will be saved last-first unless you change that right at the bottom of the edit contact page as in post 2
I saw many threads on how to disable HTC Messagging, but none on how to disable HTC Contacts.
My problem is that whenever I need to input a new contacts or I want to save a phone number in a outlook contact, the HTC contact shows up...(see first attachment) I wish to disable it and have the default MS Outlook template.
Is there any way to do so?
Thanks
Saulo
The reason why I wish to revert to original MS Outlook form, to input new contacts is very simple:
The HTC input frame cannot allow me to input separately family name and first name!
I have just one field for both ! (see my previous post, attachment nr 2)
Thanks
Saulo
as far as I understand, from replies in another thread, (from Wilco) there are 2 different genuine Microsoft Original contacts input templates
Here is the first (you can see that I can input separately name and family name)
Saulo
...and this is the second original Microsoft Outlook Input pane...(thanks to Wilco for this thumbnail)
both are OK for me...I wish some of you can indicate to me the necessary tweaks, on registry, to kill the HTC contact pane and re-establish one of these 2 Original Microsoft Contacts panes.
2.
In alternative, if there is a cab which automatically can perform the above actions, I will appreciate a lot.
Thanks!
Saulo
You have been misinformed, or have misunderstood. The Contact-form you are trying to remove is NOT the HTC Contacts form. The first "MS Contacts Form" that you posted in post number 3 is, in fact, the normal HTC Contacts-form. The second "MS Contacts Form" that you posted in post number 4 is the standard MS Mobile-Outlook contact form.
The form you are using, as seen in your post number 1, is neither the MS form, nor the HTC form. Whose form it is, I do not know. Perhaps it is linked to your ROM.
To access the standard form, you will need to locate the standard "Contacts" shortcut (not HTC-Contacts) and launch it, then do "New".
Thanks William
Have you any idea on how to locate the correct shortcut?
Shall I look into the registry?
Any hint is appreciated
Saulo
I found a solution...but it only lasted few hours...
I have downloaded and installed the trial of Pocket Informant 9.1
Now when I open a new contact, using PI 9.1., I can input separately name, family name, phone, etc. So I was very happy
But: the system crashes so often...in fact I had to disable PI after just 1 day. In 40 % of cases PI works flawlessly. in 60% of cases, when I open a contact, to, say, send a SMS or place a call, the system freezes...hardware buttons are no more responsive, all software seems locked. The only way to have my phone back in working conditions is to remove the battery and restart.
Any other solutions?
Thanks
Saulo
"poutlook.exe" contacts -new
see my sig for parameters and links (.lnk) if you're not sure.
Thanks bbo!
I am using resco explorer, is it OK to create the lnk?
Where shall I put the link? In the registry?
I am now reviewing your site
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=490447
but I wrote immediately to you, since I hope that with your suggestions I can overcome that Contacts input form...
Thanks and waiting
Saulo
create a .txt file with the contents:
Code:
#"poutlook.exe" contacts -new
then rename the .txt file from example.txt to example.LNK
(caps not neccessary, just trying to distinguish between i, I, l & L)
Thanks again Bob
Yes I have done it: I have created with notepad on my PC, then renamed, then transferred to the root directory of both my HD2 and my HD2's storage microSD card...
But nothing is happening...
2.
Do I need the '#' at the beginning? Or not?
Thanks and waiting
Saulo
Yes you do need the "#"
What are you doing when you put it onto your HD2? It doesn't need to go into the "\Windows" or Root folders, you can put it anywhere that you like, then run the file.
The attached works for me.
William Hart said:
The form you are using, as seen in your post number 1, is neither the MS form, nor the HTC form. Whose form it is, I do not know. Perhaps it is linked to your ROM.
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That is actually the standard MS form for WM6.5.x.
I did, Bob, as you has explained.
I changed extension from .zip to new contacts.LNK
I clicked on it and, SURPRISE, the same Outlook input form (the simplified one) appear!
I am now so depressed...I eventually have to change ROM, but I was so used to this ROM...
Do you have any other suggestion?
Obvioulsy it means that even your link file is "captures" or "catched" by this outlook input form.
By the way: My rom is KUMAR TMOS P.20 WWE
Rom date: 05/07/10
Thanks and waiting
Saulo
Try disabling HTC Contact Chooser, have a look at this thread here.
After this, I have no more advice.
Unfortunately no way, Bob
I have followed religiously the thread and all the advices.
I have edited the registry.
After reboot, nothing changed.
I am bound to think that MS Outloojk inpit form and HTC input form are ABSENT from my system? Otherwise after editing the registry what they do not show up?
Thanks
Saulo
any other ideas?
Thanks a lot
Saulo
saulo866 said:
any other ideas?
Thanks a lot
Saulo
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Nope
It looks like part of your rom to me, but if as omar302 said, it is part of 6.5.x, then you are stuck with it unless you downgrade to 6.5
I personally don't like 6.5.x or any HTC Sense stuff, so I keep my phone as close to stock MS as possible.
I know bbo. But I have outlook 2010 installed by default! So why outlook form input is this strange mask that I have attached in my previous thumbnails?
To be even more sure about having the right outlook 2010 version, I have re-downloaded outlook 2010 from somewhere in these threads and re-installed it overwrititing the default ROM installation. But in vain.
Thanks
Saulo
any other suggestions?
Thank you and waiting
Saulo