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Delete start menu items

Is there a way to automaticly delete these?
I tried to make a batch file, but PPC2003 doesn't recognise it and can't execute it
this is what i mean:
Code:
cd\
cd \windows\start menu\
del activesync.ink
del calender.ink
del contacts.ink
del inbox.ink
Does anyone know how to script something like this?

I think you mean .Lnk instead of .ink
You want this done after hardreset from Extended rom ?
I know there are "config.txt" commands to copy files, but don't know about Deleting.

could be .lnk
but yes, i want to do this after a hard reset

M4io,
These can easily be deleted on the desktop when connected via ActiveSync.
Simply elpore to the start items in the windows folder and delete them.
Resco File Explorer will let you do it on the PPC.
Cheers
FredS

i know that but i want it to be done automaticly because i have to configure multiple pda's and don't want to them al by hand, and also if a user forgets to charge the pda, i want them to be deleted

Oops,
should have read the whole post - sorry.
FredS

they are also in the registry so make a key to delet them from their

Rabia said:
they are also in the registry so make a key to delet them from their
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i searched the registry but couldn't find anything
if you know where to find them, please tell me

its in
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Extensions\Newmenu\Crap crap crap

Rabia said:
its in
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Extensions\Newmenu\Crap crap crap
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thanks
but that is the "new" menu, the one on the lower left, where you can quickly make a new document, excel sheet or whatever

yes i know & this key is specifically those values but encryptred in a way, try deleting anything under newmenu key & you'll find they are all gone

well i did it, but now my "New Menu" is empty (as i suspected) and my "Start Menu" is still unchanged
But i do think there must be some registery setting somewhere because if you go to "System" > "Menus" there you can pick the programs you want to see in the "Start Menu". I think these values must be saved somewhere in the registry, but is in not in the "NewMenu"

oh **** you are talking about the start menu, oh then am sorry but i'll find out for you

Rey said:
Is there a way to automaticly delete these?
I tried to make a batch file, but PPC2003 doesn't recognise it and can't execute it
this is what i mean:
Code:
cd\
cd \windows\start menu\
del activesync.ink
del calender.ink
del contacts.ink
del inbox.ink
Does anyone know how to script something like this?
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You could use this freeware app that I've attached. It runs in a command prompt on your PC and allows you to run DOS commands against the activesync connected pocket pc. E.g. typing RCMD dir \Windows\*.* lists all the files in the Windows folder on your device. You can also create .bat files on your PC and run them.

I got similar problem with start menu items.
I cannot remove or add startmenu items even if i select/unselect them in Start>Setting>Menu.
(the related .LNK files already in start menu folders)
The selected item's icon won't showup in startmenu until i do soft-reset.
Usually the icon wouild show up instantly, but now it isn't like that.
anyone can help?

dcs said:
Rey said:
Is there a way to automaticly delete these?
I tried to make a batch file, but PPC2003 doesn't recognise it and can't execute it
this is what i mean:
Code:
cd\
cd \windows\start menu\
del activesync.ink
del calender.ink
del contacts.ink
del inbox.ink
Does anyone know how to script something like this?
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You could use this freeware app that I've attached. It runs in a command prompt on your PC and allows you to run DOS commands against the activesync connected pocket pc. E.g. typing RCMD dir \Windows\*.* lists all the files in the Windows folder on your device. You can also create .bat files on your PC and run them.
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Thx 4 helping me, but i'm looking for something that can be run in de extended_rom after a hard reset. Imagine you have hondereds of XDA II's, which are not on the same place, if it's possible to get something like this into the Extended_Rom it would save alot of work and hassile because we (the company i work for) doesn't want an icon linking to the internet explorer for instance. If you have to do it manualy people won't delete it, so it has to be something in which they can't interfere, the extended_rom auto install after a battery drain or a hard reset
I hope someone can help me out

Wel bat2exe doesn't work either somebody else found something?

Having done some digging, it looks like you would only be able to run .BAT files if the DOS device drivers and a command interpreter were installed on the device.
I have experimented with this and have been able to write a tiny program which executes a file called test.bat. If need be I could experiment further.

dcs said:
Having done some digging, it looks like you would only be able to run .BAT files if the DOS device drivers and a command interpreter were installed on the device.
I have experimented with this and have been able to write a tiny program which executes a file called test.bat. If need be I could experiment further.
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Could you upload it for me? Today is the last day I make modifications to the rom, after that i have to begin flashing all of them. THX

Yeh Ive got a similar problem but more time so would be interested in having a look and play with this :?:

PROBLEM !

hi
I just buy my shift
it works fine but really i want to unlock WM to download cab files
i read lots of threads here but unfortunately I couldn't apply it
simply because the trick couldn't work for me which is as example
:::
"insert" -> "picture". This allows you to browse for pictures and it's the closet thing we have to a file manager at the moment. Navigate to the Windows directory, then the Start Menu (in the Windows directory) and highlight the Programs folder if it isn't already. Hit Control-C on the keyboard to copy it. Navigate back up to Windows/Settings and press Control-V to paste
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the problem here :
that my shift doesn't accept the copy and paste i hear sound which indicate that the action is not allowed
so what is the problem ?
why i cant copy and paste ?
pleeeeze really i need to unlock my shift?

matahap said:
hi
I just buy my shift
it works fine but really i want to unlock WM to download cab files
i read lots of threads here but unfortunately I couldn't apply it
simply because the trick couldn't work for me which is as example
:::
"insert" -> "picture". This allows you to browse for pictures and it's the closet thing we have to a file manager at the moment. Navigate to the Windows directory, then the Start Menu (in the Windows directory) and highlight the Programs folder if it isn't already. Hit Control-C on the keyboard to copy it. Navigate back up to Windows/Settings and press Control-V to paste
:::
the problem here :
that my shift doesn't accept the copy and paste i hear sound which indicate that the action is not allowed
so what is the problem ?
why i cant copy and paste ?
pleeeeze really i need to unlock my shift?
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If you need (???) it unlocked and you can't do that, try and flash a cooked ROM: you can find a couple of them in this forum. Just remember to HardSPL your device before doing anything (search is your friend... )

Hileotech said:
If you need (???) it unlocked and you can't do that, try and flash a cooked ROM: you can find a couple of them in this forum. Just remember to HardSPL your device before doing anything (search is your friend... )
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He cannot do HardSPL before unlocking

matahap said:
hi
the problem here :
that my shift doesn't accept the copy and paste i hear sound which indicate that the action is not allowed
so what is the problem ?
why i cant copy and paste ?
pleeeeze really i need to unlock my shift?
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I suggest you try harder. Did you go INSIDE the settings folder before doing Ctrl-V?

thaihugo said:
He cannot do HardSPL before unlocking
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Ooooooopppppppppppppppsssssssssssssssssss
Forgive me..., both of you!!!

thanks all
so it is locked
how i can unlocked my shift
plz can any one give me an effective easy way to do it
?
or give me links , because really i am not professional in software issues !
thank you

matahap said:
thanks all
so it is locked
how i can unlocked my shift
plz can any one give me an effective easy way to do it
?
or give me links , because really i am not professional in software issues !
thank you
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I suggest you try harder. Did you go INSIDE the settings folder before doing Ctrl-V?

matahap said:
"insert" -> "picture". This allows you to browse for pictures and it's the closet thing we have to a file manager at the moment. Navigate to the Windows directory, then the Start Menu (in the Windows directory) and highlight the Programs folder if it isn't already. Hit Control-C on the keyboard to copy it. Navigate back up to Windows/Settings and press Control-V to paste
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Something is wrong in what you write. i don't remmenber to go nor to Navigate to Start Menu.
Follow the instructions and watch the video in
http://www.modaco.com/content/forum/266537/View-Topic/

i doubled check it
it didnt allow me to copy and paste by any mean or way
i think it is locked
!!
do how i can solve it
any ieda
thanks

shortcut problem

Hi guys,i am new in the forum.I have a problem putting igo on the start menu,i have tried to copy and paste it,but unfortunately it does not work.Also i tried with solitaire,got the same result.It is impossible to paste on the start menu along other icons.Can anyone help please?

patyka said:
Hi guys,i am new in the forum.I have a problem putting igo on the start menu,i have tried to copy and paste it,but unfortunately it does not work.Also i tried with solitaire,got the same result.It is impossible to paste on the start menu along other icons.Can anyone help please?
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What are you using to copy and paste??
You should use file explorer or one of the 3rd party file tools to copy and "Paste Shortcut"
You browse your device to the program directory and copy and the browse to /windows/Start Menu/Programs and either past it there or into the folder of your choice under that ...
You can also do a cut and paste if you just want to move an existing shortcut ..
and just to be sure , we are talking about the "start menu" what you get when you hit the windows key?

Hi,when i hit the window key,i get a list of all the program installed such market place,you tube,email,messenger...
I would like to have igo and solitaire there as well.
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.

patyka said:
Hi,when i hit the window key,i get a list of all the program installed such market place,you tube,email,messenger...
I would like to have igo and solitaire there as well.
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.
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You have to do it ON the phone, and paste shortcut not just paste ...
also if you cannot see the windows folder on your pc, you need to select activesync as your connection type, your phone will show up in your Computer, if your phone is not asking you what type of connection when you plug it in you go to
Settings>connections>USB to PC, and check the bottom box that says "Ask me ......"
It is no different than creating shortcuts on your pc, but it has to be done ON the phone with file explorer or the like ....
I do it alot so I know these steps do work ...

patyka said:
on my pc i can't see the folder windows for the htc,so i directly copy and paste from the phone and it doesn't work.
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as said above, you should be doing this on the phone, not the pc.
start - file manager - menu - show all files - browse to windows - find solitaire.exe - press and hold - choose 'copy' - scroll back up and click the folder start menu - press and hold blank area of screen - choose 'paste shortcut'
press home hard key, find a blank quicklink, press it, now you should see your shortcut available.
As for why you cant see your windows folder on the PC, , , open up file manager on the PC, browse to your phone - click tools - folder options - change to 'view' tab - scroll down the list and TICK 'show hidden files and folders' and UNTICK 'hide protected operating system files'

[Q] Modern UI apps not getting deleted from installation folder

in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps there are atleast 4 instance of fresh paint, 4 for reddit to go and the same for many apps.
is it happening with you guys too?
for most of the apps, you cant delete them by generic methods, unlocker has to be used.
xbox video and xbox music apps are not getting updated(frozen in "pending state" all night long)

how do you do to access this location folder ?
the access is denied for my part (yet i'm administrator) .
any way to have the "admin right" on all folders and fonctions in windows 8/rt ?

samco08 said:
how do you do to access this location folder ?
the access is denied for my part (yet i'm administrator) .
any way to have the "admin right" on all folders and fonctions in windows 8/rt ?
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Here is the way to access the Windows Apps folder (don't thank me - I just copied it from answers.microsoft.com:
Windowsapps folder is where all the Modern apps data is stored. If you install any apps from the Windows Store is also stored in the same location. This folder is not provided full permissions so that if anything wrong happens by mistake, you might face issues with the modern apps.
If you still want to take ownership of the folder, you may try to follow these steps:
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)
b. Enter “CMD” without quotes in the search box, tap or click Apps
c. Touch and hold the Command prompt tile in the search results. Then drag your finger down until the tile is outlined by a solid line. Once it happens release your finger from the screen.
d. Tap or Click Run as administrator.
e. At the command prompt, type “takeown /f <foldername> /r /d y” without quotes and then press ENTER. (Replace <foldername> with the path of the folder).
f. Then, type “icacls <foldername> /grant administrators:F /T” without quotes and hit enter. (Replace <foldername> with the path of the folder).
Using the above mentioned commands, we took the ownership of the folder and then assigned the Administrators group Full Control Permissions for the folder.

Mmmmm.. ?
Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Wtf ?
Maybe I didvsomething wrong.... sure !
What is the good way ?

samco08 said:
Mmmmm.. ?
Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Wtf ?
Maybe I didvsomething wrong.... sure !
What is the good way ?
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Search for "Take Ownership" - there are numerous methods for taking ownership of a file or folder.

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/93126e/how-to-take-ownership-on-windows-8/
work now !
thk you.
so, same problem here .... lots of apps are present in this folder ....
sometime, 6 times !!!!
lots of lost space
but nothing in the folder named "Deleted" ...curious.
W8 RT
The cleanning function of W8 does not change anything

Can't open the command prompt

As usually I right click in the folder that contains Nexus 4 driver, adb to open a command prompt, but a popup appears (the label is Explorer.exe), it says "This file does not have a program associated with it to perform this action. Please install a program, or if one is installed already, creat an association with it in the Defaul program control panel."
Anyone has a clue to solve this problem?
Thanks a lot.

Solved. In case someone has the same problem. Use the attached file to fix.
Concern about the source of the file? Dont worry. It's from the Admin of www.sevenforums.com. Thanks to him or her again.