I currently have 9 programs in my recently run programs list but I want say a maximum of 4. I like a short start menu with no bull**** in it, that's why I removed a lot of programs from the start menu in the first place.
How do I remove the links to the recently run programs?
Galileo said:
I currently have 9 programs in my recently run programs list but I want say a maximum of 4. I like a short start menu with no bull**** in it, that's why I removed a lot of programs from the start menu in the first place.
How do I remove the links to the recently run programs?
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Being Galileo i thought you could have worked this one out yourself :wink:
This is a start though it completely clears recent run programs http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=35536
There are some more posts but at the moment cant put my finger on them :shock:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-cleartemp-v0-8-1.html
Worked for me
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OK i understand (roughly) how memory management works on a PC, and how apps are loaded into RAM etc, but my MDA Pro is confusing me!
It seems that by the end of the day, every program that i have been running (and closing after use) is STILL running in the background (when i look at the task manager). This is pretty annoying, because it normally means that if i try to take a photo, it tells me there isnt enough memory to perform the operation!
Is this just the normal way memory/app loading is handled on windows mobile, or am i doing something wrong?
Thanks!
Pooper: how have you been "closing after use" your programs?
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vijay555 said:
Pooper: how have you been "closing after use" your programs?
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Using the X (or 'ok') in the top right hand corner. (usually there aren't any other options).
Is that the normal way?
that is exactly how all windows mobile devices have worked since forever.
by tapping on the X in the top right, it just minimises the application.
I assume the idea behind this is that as these devices have slower processes than people are used to in their PC's, and they get used to programs opening quickly on their PC's, by keeping the programs in memory they can then open as soon as you tap the icon for them giving a 'quicker' and smoother operating experience.
To shut them down properly, Pick one or the following:
1: search google for the thousands of other times this question has been asked and answered on all the pocket pc/windows mobile forums around the world
2: RTFM
3: tap start>settings>system>memory>running programs. then tap stop all to actually shut them all down.
Alternatively, get yourself a third party app which will actually shut programs when you tap the X. For instance, I have that function as part of SPB pocket plus 3 which i have on my device.
btw. sorry if i am a bit cranky, I am at work and a little stressed. but please, always search before you post.
It's ok, i get pissed off at people not searching before they post either, but hey i've got an excuse, i was getting timeouts everytime i tried to search
Don't suppose you could suggest the simplest program that closes apps when you 'close' them? *hides*
InClose Mobile
Try InClose Mobile, it's one of the best task managers there is for wm5 (I have tried a lot of them). It closes the program when you press the X (exactly how it should been done in the first place) but you can also minimise the program by taping and holding the X. Very good!
You find it here: http://insoftwarehouse.com/downloads/inclose/xe.php?l=en
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GSpocketmagic++
search this out on google it includes a cascading menu program
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Wegas said:
Try InClose Mobile, it's one of the best task managers there is for wm5 (I have tried a lot of them). It closes the program when you press the X (exactly how it should been done in the first place) but you can also minimise the program by taping and holding the X. Very good!
You find it here: http://insoftwarehouse.com/downloads/inclose/xe.php?l=en
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Excellent, thanks
Hi all,
I have a slight problem, nothing big to be a big drag, but something that keeps bothering me.
I loaded WisBar Advance 2 and also SPB weather (amongst other programs), these just happened to be two programs I was disappointed with and wanted to remove it so it didn't take up unnecessary memory, but when I tried to remove it through "add/remove programs" it prompted saying that they were not completely removed. It still shows the folders for these two programs under "Programs," but they no longer work but its still there.
Is there anyway to completely remove them from my MDAs memory?
(btw, all other programs I've removed were removed completely, except for these two)
thanx
Explore your device with your computer and remove the files manually.
I've already done that, I've already gone through the phone via mobile device under my computer and have removed everything that seems to be associated with these programs but have had no luck on removing the folders from under programs.
thanx
you have to navigate to Windows > Start Menu > Programs to remove those items, its a bit confusing, youd think it refers to the start menu but it doesnt.
Cheers,
I have had this problem for a few days, even posted a topic to no avail,
Thanks very much
You are a Star
Hi guys,
I know you already know this, but I'm just wondering how you have dealt with the problem.
When you click on a program 'x' it doesn't really close the program like on a PC, as the program is still active in the Task Manager, which wastes power.
Is there a program which fixes this so that the 'x' means close properly? Or do you have to go to the Task Manager every time and close it from there?
Thanks a lot,
Paul
Welcome to the world to WM where Micro$oft decided "close" was a four letter word. There are many, many "x" button/task bar/task managers etc. out there to solve just this problem. Search a little and you'll find them. I personally use pBar, and the Oxios apps.
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Welcome to the world to WM where Micro$oft decided "close" was a four letter word. There are many, many "x" button/task bar/task managers etc. out there to solve just this problem. Search a little and you'll find them. I personally use pBar, and the Oxios apps.
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Thanks. I was successful when I searched 'closing programs'. Why didn't I think of that before?!
I'm trying to use 'smclose', which requires placement in the startup folder. I can access this on the Wizard, but I can't find it through the Explore in Activesync!
Got it in by copying the file into Startup in Wizard. Thanks!
search for HTC X button 1.5 . it is the most stable version.
it allows you to close and to quit programs by tap and hold. also, in the today screen you have the option to close programs that you dont want to run while keeping the programs you want to run stay in minimized windows.
That sounds like a better tool SVI, thanks!
Seconds on the HTC X Button. It just does what you want, without a bunch of extra bunk.
Hello Guys,
As we know on WM2003 all the programs pool up in the memory, as using the "X" Doesn't really quit them.
I'm wondering is there any sort of user-configurable script avaliable to be able to shut down all the programs in the tray that are idle or not in use or something similar as the device get's slow after all the programs are open and it's a bit annoying having to manually go into the task manager and shut them all down.
I know some may suggest upgrade to WM5/6 but I like the Speed and old style look of WM2003.
Thanks guys.
kidcash said:
Hello Guys,
As we know on WM2003 all the programs pool up in the memory, as using the "X" Doesn't really quit them.
I'm wondering is there any sort of user-configurable script avaliable to be able to shut down all the programs in the tray that are idle or not in use or something similar as the device get's slow after all the programs are open and it's a bit annoying having to manually go into the task manager and shut them all down.
I know some may suggest upgrade to WM5/6 but I like the Speed and old style look of WM2003.
Thanks guys.
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Believe me that it will annoy you.
For example: You use some type of communicator which don't send non-idle messages, then you want to explore the INTERNEEETTT... puff your communicator shot down and you gave up all texting.
Running windows 8 on my Main System and was having trouble gettin sickbeard and couch potato to run on startup.
In windows 7 I accomplished it by putting shortcuts in
C:\Users\Account Name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up\
The same folder exists in Windows 8 but placing a shortcut there wasn't working for Sickbeard and buggy for Couchpotato and SABnzb.
However there is an equivalent folder for Metro:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Progams\Start up\
After placing the shortcuts there it is working perfectly.
(Tried task scheduler to launch SB, CP and SAB but that also didn't work)
is this still working? I am having trouble getting sickbeard or couchpotato to launch on startup on the Release Preview
EDIT: Yes it is thanks. I was having problems finding that folder but putting it into chrome's URL bar worked for some reason.
BUMP: Turns out it's not working.. turned on computer this morning and CP + SB didn't start. :S tis a damn shame.
try adding a reg entry here...
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
add the program you want to load to that list and see what happens, im in the middle of something at the mo and cant try it but it should work just fine.
note you only should use one of them
CU Current users, for user specific programs
LM Local machine, for all users
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try adding a reg entry here...
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
add the program you want to load to that list and see what happens, im in the middle of something at the mo and cant try it but it should work just fine.
note you only should use one of them
CU Current users, for user specific programs
LM Local machine, for all users
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Thanks for the information, this makes them appear in the Startup tab of Task Manager, but doesn't make them start on boot :S I believe it's something to do with the apps themselves rather than Windows 8. Maybe it changes the way it does things or something :S