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Hi All,
I need some help with CAb files and such.
I'm working on a "self healing" solution for some customers of ours, so that if their device runs out of battery power, when charged, it will rebuild itself and reconfigure itself, so there is minimal user intervention.
What we do is put all our CAB files in the EXROM, and that's how we get it done.
I have an issue with our encryption software in that it's install CAB can't be run from the EXROM, it needs to be run from the root of the device. But it also has to be paired with a license file.
So what I need to do is build a CAB file, that encompasses the Pointsec install CAB and the license file, that copies itself to the root of the device upon running my CAB and runs them from there.
how do I get these files to execute once i've told them to be copied to the root?
I though i'd also put a shortcut to the install CAB in the \windows\startup folder
but once the install CAB is run, the shortcut remains, and therefore upno soft-reset it throws up errors that the file no longer exists
here is a copy of the INF file i wrote to do this.
bear in mind, i'm new to this, so it may be incorrect.
============================================================================================
[SOURCE FILE]
Name=Pointsec_Shortcut.cab
Path=C:\Documents and Settings\build\My Documents\Pocketpc\corporate soe v1.3a\EXTRACTED\new folder\Pointsec_Shortcut.cab
Type=Original
[Version]
Signature="$Chicago$"
CESignature="$Windows CE$"
Provider="Pointsec"
[CEStrings]
AppName="for Pocket PC 2.3"
InstallDir="\"
[CEDevice]
ProcessorType=0
VersionMin=0.0
VersionMax=0.0
BuildMin=0
BuildMax=0
[SourceDisksNames]
1=,Source1,,"[INSTALLDIR]"
2=,Source2,,"[License]
[SourceDisksFiles]
"Pointsec_for_Pocket_PC 2.3.cab"=1
"InstProf.ppp"=2
[CopyFiles1]
"Pointsec_for_Pocket_PC 2.3.cab",,,0x20000003
[CopyFiles2]
"InstProf.ppp",,,0x20000003
[CEShortcuts1]
"Pointsec.lnk",0,"Pointsec_for_Pocket_PC 2.3.cab"
[DestinationDirs]
CopyFiles1=0,"\"
CEShortcuts1=0,"%CE4"
[DefaultInstall]
CEShortcuts=CEShortcuts1
CopyFiles=CopyFiles1
===========================================================================================
Is there a registry entry, like in win2k/XP where I can get this to "runonce" or anything like that ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

you should put the cab in the ExtROM, and then.
In config.txt:
add lines to copy the cab to the root
add a line to run the cab from the root
Syntax: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6648&highlight=config+txt+syntax

cheers edsub,
I wasn't aware of the EXEC command for the config.txt.
that will save me from having to build a CAb file to do this !
for future reference though, is there an execute command you can put into a .inf for theCAB file?
or is that where the setup.dll comes into play ?

yup, thats the allmighty setup.dll.
problem is with that: If you havent build it, you dont know what it does . . .

damn, looks like i have to brush up on my C++ skills
thanks again !!

IIWPO uninstall problem

Hello.
I have installed the IIWPO (theft protection) program manually (not in ROM) for testing purposes. After uninstall an error message appeared periodicaly. The error txt is "Cannot execute \windows\IIWPO_main.exe". Also I can not find any reference to this file in the registry (maybe faulty registry editor, PHM ?) or in the startup folder. Also tried searching in the file contents on entire device. No success. Please, help, this error message is pissing me off

might be late, but...
I had the same problem. It seems that the IIWPO_startup.exe writes an additional string somewhere (*.dll?) which forces the program to start. Btw. this means that it is not necessary to put it into the AutoStart directory, it should be enough to open it just one time after the installation.
Until someone finds the destination of this string there is a simple work around: just put a program file you always like to execute at startup (e.g. ClearTemp.exe) into your windows directory and rename it to IIWPO_main.exe. This will help :wink:
p.s. hexediting of the startup and main.exe does not solve the above mentioned problem but gives your iiwpo files and registry settings the desired personal touch to remain undiscovered

I uninstall my IIWPO easily. All you need is to reverse all the steps you followed during installation.
Remember to delete the line from config file in extended rom followed by a hard reset

Of course a HARD RESET will also solve the problem :lol:

I'm having this same problem....any solution yet??????

The reason for this is in the windows registry there is still a link to the program causing it to start. Use a program such as memaid which will find all dead links and delete them i had a problem similar to this with another program. Memaid solved it for me, hope it works for you also

The reason for this is in the windows registry there is still a link to the program causing it to start. Use a program such as memaid which will find all dead links and delete them i had a problem similar to this with another program. Memaid solved it for me, hope it works for you also

Thanks for the advice.........
unfortunately.............I tried memaid...........but it didn't solve the problem.....
anyone else?

Registry key location would be somewhere like HKLM to startup applications. Hard reset will definitely solve your problem.
Do check out www.cartystudios.com

itsutils.dll

Hello,
Have anobody a signed itsutils.dll? or a programm that load this fu**ing .dll without a user prompt (Yes/No) on a Windows Mobile 5 Device.... I need this for a Software deployment.
Greetz

acme said:
Hello,
Have anobody a signed itsutils.dll? or a programm that load this fu**ing .dll without a user prompt (Yes/No) on a Windows Mobile 5 Device.... I need this for a Software deployment.
Greetz
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Here is the solution:
Extract everything in a directory on your pc.
From the Command Prompt, go in the directory where you extracted the files and type: sign.bat [path of the dll or exe to be signed]
ex.:
c:\signcode>sign.bat c:\itsutils.dll
Cheers,
.Fred

Hello, It doesnt work
C:\...Downloads\SignCode>sign itsutils.dll
Warning: This file is signed, but not timestamped.
Succeeded
After this step i copy the modified .dll to \Windows (PDA) on my device. No i start the psynctime.exe on WinXP and my Device starts a user prompt for ItsUtils.dll (YES/NO). Thats the Problem

The 'not time stamped' is normal, but what you are trying to do won't work.
Here's the thing: The certificate in the attached cab is the test certificate from WM5 SDK. In order for device to recognize it you need to first provision the device (import the certificate). I can attach the cab that does it, but it isn't signed as well, so it will still ask for yes / no.
If you are looking to by pass certificates on a distribution version of your software you are out of luck.
For apps and cabs not to ask yes / no they have to be signed by an official Verisign certificate (costs money) or the device has to be set to no cert.
The second option is even more problematic for the average user, since it requires installing a reg editor on the device and changing some reg settings.

Ok, do you know an other way to stop this user prompt? Install method with automatic /yes or something like that.

Why don't you use the certified CAB that changes the registry values to allow Unsigined apps to be installed?
Check this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=252356

dotfred said:
Here is the solution:
Extract everything in a directory on your pc.
From the Command Prompt, go in the directory where you extracted the files and type: sign.bat [path of the dll or exe to be signed]
ex.:
c:\signcode>sign.bat c:\itsutils.dll
Cheers,
.Fred
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Hi!
If i want to sign my edited MUI file how can i do that?
Can you five me a syntax and what else need to be inside the folder?
ToddeSwe

SOLUTION: Touch Flo appliation not signed with a trusted certificate

This was user error. But since I saw other people have had the same problem I decided to admit it and maybe this post will help them out.
Problem: Anytime I changed the mapping of the application buttons in Touch Flo I'd then get an error when I tried to use the remapped button. The error stated:
"The file XXXX cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring the file."
Where XXXX is whatever I had set the button to be.
The problem turns out to be that in Cube Config I had used the drop down box "Shortcut Path" and just picked the application I wanted. This, for me at least, does NOT work. I had to use the "Browse..." choice and then navigate to the actual executable file.
For example:
I COULD NOT choose "Audio Manager" from the "Shortcut Path" drop down box.
However I COULD choose "Browse..." Then navigate to:
"\Storage Card\Program Files\HTC Audio Manager"
And finally select: "AudioManager.exe"
It is NOT significant that the example I'm posting was on the Storage Card. I had the same problem with programs installed in internal memory.
Hopefully this will help others out.

Please follow this link:
The problem is 100% solved with Security Configuration Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=404170

SlavKor said:
Please follow this link:
The problem is 100% solved with Security Configuration Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=404170
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It does not solve the problem!! Any other solutions???

uta77 said:
It does not solve the problem!! Any other solutions???
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I found the solution Special THANKS to JZ SmartMort
Following simple steps:
1) Download following file: http://www.internet-tools.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/sda_unlock.zip
From archive we need only SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe
It allows Registry to be edited from PC.
Run it with working Activesync connection
2) Download Mobile Registry Editor: http://www.zipsoft.ru/catalog/mobile_registry_editor-v1_11.html
Also run with working Activesync connection
3) and modify the following keys to the values listed.
("HKLM","Security\Policies\Policies","0000101b","1 ")
("HKLM","Security\Policies\Policies","00001005","4 0")
("HKLM","Security\Policies\Policies","0000101a","1 ")
("HKLM","Security\Policies\Policies","00001001","1 ")
("HKLM","Security\Policies\Policies","00001017","2 4")
It perfectly worked with HD2, but I guess it should work with all WM devices.
FYI, here are some other useful software packages that relax the security.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285344
http://www.internet-tools.co.uk/blog...tegory/mobile/
http://www.internet-tools.co.uk/blog...sda_unlock.zip
http://sedacka.saman-cz.com/ppc/inde...unlocking.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=338433 --- the first file in this article.
4) Restart
P.S. Special THANKS to JZ SmartMort

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[DEV-UTIL][19.03.2009]DriverWiz - Make signed CABs from driver DLLs that work

Intro
Lately I've seen a lot of posts by people who are trying to replace WM internal or driver DLLs, either for hacking/testing or to release. Aside from the possibility they are just doing something that won't work in the first place, I've seen failure a lot of times because files aren't properly signed, or if they are, the certificate in question not being in the right certificate stores for it to have any effect. On some ROMs it will still work due to patched NK.EXE, on others it won't, its just not very reliable.
So, I present you with the correct way of doing this by means of a small tool that will do this for you: DriverWiz. It will take care of most of the stuff, and leave you room for additions. You will however still need some basic knowledge of the command line, if you don't have that, you have no business doing anything like this anyways.
Background
I use this technique myself all the time. When just hacking away, replacing system DLLs to trace calls, etc. It's also the same method used for the HTC-CA drivers and the ICS installer. This method works on most stock ROMs as well, though not on all of them (in rare cases some security policies are set that will prevent CAB installation)
Usage
It's fairly simple to use. Just extract the attached zip file somewhere, open the command promt, and change directory to where the zip was extracted. That's the installation part.
Now when you actually want to build a CAB file from a DLL, you use the DriverWiz.bat file.
DriverWiz v1.0 by Chainfire
Usage:
DriverWiz.bat "Description" "CAB-name" "DLL-name-1" ["DLL-name-2" ...]
Examples:
DriverWiz.bat "New DDI" "ddi.cab" "ddi.dll"
DriverWiz.bat "Two DDIs" "ddi.cab" "ddi.dll" "ddiaux.dll"
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DriverWiz will take care of signing the DLLs, inserting the certificate, etc, and you will end up with a proper CAB file for this kind of thing. Just copy it to your device and run it to install.
#1. You need to put the DLL files in the same folder as DriverWiz. Do NOT include paths in your DLL names
#2. Include the quotes in the command like in the examples!
#3. The first time you install a CAB made by DriverWiz, your phone may still give you a certificate warning. This is normal, don't worry about it.
Caveats
While this method has never failed me yet, it is possible that some files cannot be replaced this way. Just a disclaimer
Modifying
DriverWiz bases the inf file it will create to build a CAB from on DriverWiz.tpl. If you need to add registry entries to your CAB file, modify DriverWiz.tpl before you run the batch file. You can make other modifications too, add files, etc. Just take care that you don't break it
You can use your own certificates as well, instead of the supplied "Dummy" certificate that comes with DriverWiz. The files you will want to modify/replace are DriverWiz.pfx (used for signing) and DriverWiz.xml (used for injecting the certificate). I'll see about finding a reference for how to do that online and posting the URL here (someday). Creating a new certificate from scratch can be a frustrating effort - make sure you got openssl handy
Changelog
19.03.2009 - 1.1 - Added some file exists checks and attribute changes
Download

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Whoo this is hot from the plate, looks very promising!
Driver testing withoud cooking! joohie

Well if you replace the wrong files you're still going to need to hard-reset to boot. I advise KITL before you do

Works flawless. You tha man.

Didn't work for me trying to cab up No2Chems Fast Charge battery divers.

ruskiyab said:
Didn't work for me trying to cab up No2Chems Fast Charge battery divers.
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What exactly happened? Attach the files and such

It made the cab and all, but when I went to install it, the unsigned error message popped up just like when I tried it with WinCE cab manager.

That is perfectly normal behavior. The first time you install a CAB with this certificate it will not know the certificate. However, once you install it, the certificate will be injected in the right place, and the files signed with the certificate (the driver files in the CAB) will be allowed to be run.
It won't happen the second time you try it

So if I try to install it again, it'll work fine? is there aa soft reset required in between? I can replace these drivers manually by renaming the old ones and copying them over, the whole reason I want a cab in the first place is to facilitate the UC process when I flash a different rom

ruskiyab said:
So if I try to install it again, it'll work fine? is there aa soft reset required in between? I can replace these drivers manually by renaming the old ones and copying them over, the whole reason I want a cab in the first place is to facilitate the UC process when I flash a different rom
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Actually it should just work the first time. Just click OK when the certificate error appears.

Nice nice nice work!

error message
I got error messages when creating a cab from a rilphone.dll. Does it mean anything, or are these errors okay? I guess I'm specifically wondering about the SignTool error. If its okay, then my cab should be good.
EDIT: I think I found the problem. I didn't have UAC disabled in Windows 7. I tried it again, after disabling it, and it works fine now. Thanks for the easy to use tool!

syntax for registry entries?
I was experimenting with creating a cab for the Rogers folks who need a specific rilphone for their Caller ID to work. There are some registry entries associated with this feature, so I was wondering what the correct syntax is for putting the registry entries into the .tpl file. I've tried a few different ways, and I've either a gotten a 'Registry section is empty' message, or a 'Registry has an unsupported registry root key' error. I'm sure its something really simple I'm missing, so any help you can offer is appreciated.
It just seems that since we now have this easy method to sign these dlls, so that they can be used in any ROM, that the Rogers people shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops to get it to work.
EDIT: Nevermind. I'm an idiot that didn't do a little bit of research. All is well now.

Excellent stuff, Microsoft may rant about this way of distributing signtool and cabwiz though.
Chainfire said:
You can use your own certificates as well, instead of the supplied "Dummy" certificate that comes with DriverWiz. The files you will want to modify/replace are DriverWiz.pfx (used for signing) and DriverWiz.xml (used for injecting the certificate). I'll see about finding a reference for how to do that online and posting the URL here (someday). Creating a new certificate from scratch can be a frustrating effort - make sure you got openssl handy
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Here's an intro to cert stores for WM:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa458010.aspx
pfx generation is a 2-liner with openssl:
# Generate a CA certificate
openssl req -new -nodes -x509 -days 9999 -newkey rsa:1024 -md5 -keyout cert.key -out cert.cer -subj "/CN=DriverWiz"
# Convert to pkcs12/PFX format
openssl pkcs12 -export -in cert.cer -out cert.pfx -inkey cert.key

got error messages under vista sp2, any ideas?

I also get an error saying that the latest version of CAPICOM.dll is missing. The ones I can find for download from the internet are version 2.0.0, and the tool requires 2.1.0.1 or later.
Does anyone have the needed version of the dll?
EDIT: Found it, 2.1.0.2 version of the dll is in the attachment.

Time Saver !
Many thanks; DriverWiz /w the CAPICOM.DLL saved me about an hour of troubleshooting.
Cheers,

Thanks for the capicom.dll Even after disabling UAC in W7Rc1 it wouldn't go, so great to have it posted to.
Chainfire, which format should the Reg's be added?
I tried the default .reg formating just under:
[Registry]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Profiles]
@=""
"ActiveProfile"="Normal"
?
Scrap that i found the .inf format
[AddRegistry]
HKCU,"New Key","",0x00010001,1
Many thanks for this, i'll try to Point Driver replacing Sinners from now on to here.

Well INF files are a regular female dog.
If you rather use WinCE CAB Manager, the trick is easily done as well. I do not have it handy right here (I'm not at dev box), but it goes like this.
Put the DLL's and EXE's that need to go in the CAB into the same folder as DriverWiz
Execute the following command from the command prompt in the DriverWiz folder: signtool sign /f DriverWiz.pfx *.exe *.dll
Open your WCM/CAB with CM
Somewhere is an option for "Pre XML" (main screen IIRC).. click to add/edit, and load the DriverWiz.xml file
Save
signtool sign /f DriverWiz.pfx *.cab
Et voila. I should really make an update to DriverWiz to include CAPICOM and write a proper guide on how to do all this manually (including making your own certificates and such). It's easy if you know how
If you could insert another empty post for me at the top, that'd be great.