I got my 2G miniSD yesterday and started moving things around to free up space in the phone memory. When i moved SmartsKey and changed the startup file path for it everyting went fine until the phone went idle. Now it pops up an error message each time that says "Notification Error: Cannot execute \Program Files\SmatsKey\smartskey.exe" (the old location). I can't find where to change the settings to not look there anymore. Incidently the program still runs from the new location on my card. Can anyone help?
Put smartskey back to where it was, then close it from there. This should clear the pointer to the file location.
Move it to the new location and start from there.
Thanks, seems like everything is workin w/o error msgs now
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To date I have had the following problems with shortcuts to exe files located on my 1GB Storage Card:
1) Every time I switch on the device, Skype reports that it cannot load the Skype.exe file on the Storage Card, a shortcut of which is in the Startup folder
2) Every reboot, GSPMagic cannot load itself from Startup. If however I delete the shortcut, then create a new one manually in the Starup folder, it works fine! I have checked the old shortcut and it is exactly the same as the new one! They are identical, yet one says that the source file cannot be found.
3) Microsoft Money installed a shortcut in Programs. The shortcut had no icon, and again said the file was not found or needed to be reinstalled. Yet when I created the shortcut manually into Programs, and overwrote the shortcut setup created, it worked fine.
What on earth is going on, and has anyone experienced something similar?
Most other program shortcuts to the Storage Card work fine strangely!
I was under the impression that anything called at startup had to be installed in main memory.
GSPMagic did not work for me on the storage card, but once in main memory was fine.
Can anyone confirm this?
So I have to install Skype on the Device not Storage Card? I don't think the setup instructions said this :?
Glad to hear you're using GSPM++, it means that mackaby07 and I have helped some people!
I too have had trouble when loading this on the memory card, but in the main memory it's fine, and it doesn't take up enough space to worry about either!
Haven't noticed any real speed increase with that lil prog, just testing it at the moment.
However, what about my issues with Skype, and MS Money, both loading from the Storage Card. Surely they shouldn't cause a problem? Weird one this.
CJSnet - at least on the Magician, storage card shortcuts aren't always ready to be run from softreset, it seems like it takes a few seconds after boot for the storage card to be ready to use (so much OS kerchunking going on in the background perhaps). So it's as if the storage card isn't inserted at that point, so they don't launch.
I'll be trying to write a small fix for this at some point...
V
Great, please do post it back here when you have!
In the meantime any way to fix for example Skype insisting on running every time I wake the device out of standby? It doesn't appear in the Startup group so must be somewhere else, and if on the Storage Card, it won't run -- I get the same error.
4) Microsoft Reader again installs an icon in Programs, but when clicked I get the same error as all the above.
This is therefore not a Startup lag issue.
The exact error is:
"The file 'msreader' [for example] cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file".
Help!
Hehe talking to myself here, but hmm, this is odd, I just tried recreating the MS Reader shortcut.
Original from Setup: 19#\Windows\msreader.exe (<-path does not exist)
Manually created by me: 36#"\Storage Card\Windows\MsReader.exe"
Why is Setup, when I tell it to install Reader on the Storage Card, creating a shortcut that does not mention the Storage Card, and therefore cannot possibly work? This must be the issue with the other items.
CJSnet said:
Original from Setup: 19#\Windows\msreader.exe (<-path does not exist)
Manually created by me: 36#"\Storage Card\Windows\MsReader.exe"
Why is Setup, when I tell it to install Reader on the Storage Card, creating a shortcut that does not mention the Storage Card, and therefore cannot possibly work? This must be the issue with the other items.
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This is driving me mad? Why does it make every shortcut to a prog on Storage Card leave out the 'Storage Card' part of the path? Any help greatly appreciated. Maybe a reg entry? :?
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... storage card shortcuts aren't always ready to be run from softreset ... I'll be trying to write a small fix for this at some point...
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Hi Vijay, any news on this handy sounding app?
I am still getting this problem, and not just after boot.
Why is it, whenever I turn the device on from standby power-save mode, I get an error with Skype saying it can't find itself on the Storage Card?
Why is Skype trying to load something when I come out of standby sometimes, but not always?
Hey folks,
I have a funny issue I can't seem to figure out. I have been using PPC's for about 4 years now and I like to consider myself a pretty bright guy but this one has me stumped.
I recently upgraded my Cingular 8125 to the latest relaease from cingular/HTC/Microsoft. Yes the official release. After restoring all of my data and contacts from backup, I began reloading my apps.
one of my primary utilities I can't live without is SmartSKeys. when I originally installed it I put it on the SD Mini card, and since moved it to main memory. It starts up perfectly now but I occationally after waking the device up from sleep,(Pressing the power button) I have a message on screen that says
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Notification Error>>> Cannot execute "\Storage Card\Program Files\SmartSkeys\smartskey.exe"
I have no links in the start up for this item, I have searched the registry for "smartskey" and found nothing. Where do I remove it from trying to launch???????
I figured it out and wouldn't you know it was my own damn fault.
When I origially installed it I had
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StartOnReboot = 1
and when you launch it makes an entry somewhere I coudn't find to reverse. I copied SmartSKeys back to my storage card, set the StartOnReboot to 0, launched smartskey.exe, stopped smartskey.exe and rebooted.
I also set StartOnReboot to 0 for my main installation in my Main Memory as well. and created a shortcut to it in my \windows\startup.
I chose to do this because I can manage what gets started and what doesn't in a more "normal" fashion.
I also found in my 'quest' the answer to another question I never posted. before I upgraded the software, I used to get the "close smartskeys?" dialog box at startup every time. I noticed that when you execute smartskeys.exe while it is running that prompts it to close.
I must have said "hey StartOnReboot... Sure" and set it to 1 then made a shortcut in my startup folder just like I have now. by the time the startup folder was run, smartskeys was already running and asking me to close it when I was "Starting" it.(or vice versa)
Can someone confirm this is the intended behavior?
I had the same problem, and your solution worked perfectly. Thanks!
Periodically the message in the title, specifically, in my case, "Cannot execute \Storage Card\Program Files\Garmin\GarminQue.exe" appears as an error message. The path is correct and I can run the program by clicking on the icon in the Start menu (which uses the same path in the .ink file.) However, the icon in the start menu is the generic one, rather than the one specific to the program, most of the time. Any thoughts/ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Try ScaryBears "Check Notifications". Then go to:
Options - Settings -> Check both options -> OK
Refresh -> Clear -> Extit -> Soft Reset.
Let me know if it works
I've downloaded and installed the utility and I'll be happy to post the results here soon.
Thanks!
Lewis
I've downloaded and installed the utility and I'll be happy to post the results here soon.
Thanks!
Lewis
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Please do, curious to know if this works with WM5.
Or does anyone know of a similar app for WM5? I have the same problem with Agile Messenger. No link in the startup folder and the program itself is set to NOT run at startup yet I get the error could not start ...blahblah blah.
Well, it looks like it will come in handy from time to time, but it doesn't solve this problem. When I set it to automatically eliminate dupes, I still get the "Cannot execute..." errors, but sometimes I can run the program and other times I get an error message - I don't remember exactly what it was, and I couldn't get it to reproduce the problem just now - and the program won't run until I disable Scarybear and do a soft reset.
It's like this call is to a bad location, because the program always runs when I activate it (when Scarybear isn't involved) but the paths in the auto call and in the path I created in my shortcut look identical.
Hope this helps!
Cannot execute \Storage Card\Program Files\Garmin\GarminQue.exe
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From what I'm seeing in your posts, it seems as if the notification might be caused by the miniscule delay in waking up your storage card. This is especially likely if you only see it when the device wakes up (after suspend, etc.).
It's like this call is to a bad location, because the program always runs when I activate it (when Scarybear isn't involved) but the paths in the auto call and in the path I created in my shortcut look identical.
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This assessment semi-confirms what I'm saying. Upon wake-up of the device, the storage card needs time to be activated. If the call to the program runs before the storage card wakes up, the location IS invalid, but if the device is already running at full speed, then you would never get the notification. If copying/moving this .exe to main memory (and redirecting the .lnk files) eliminates the problem with the notification, then you have your answer.
I moved the app to main memory and the errors occur much less frequently, but they still happen once in a while. It must be some kind of temporary call - maybe it will eventually time itself out...
Take a look at this thread from post #9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=348003
Should solve all your problems.
I got my 8125 and have loaded a few programs. Ever since a few days ago I have noticed the phone dial is slow to open when I hit the phone button and almost everytime closing it seems to lock up or hang. I have to wait for it or sometimes it will unfreeze and go to working.
I read where the rom I have is possible a problem or cause. Anyone know about this?
Also is there a free way to unlock the sim/cid to update the rom? I am still looking thru the forums. I will check back soon.
First, you need to read the Wiki to determine if you have a G3 or G4 device.
If you have a G3, then go to this thread to unlock your phone. Then, you can flash any ROM you want.
If you have a G4, then you need to go here and start reading on using the ShellTool to flash your ROM.
As far as the phone freezing, check your Storage Memory. It could be critically low which will result in freezing problems. You might try clearing your internet cache first by opening the brower and tapping Menu > Options > Memory > Delete Files. I've seen others gain over 20mb of storage space just by clearing out their cache. If you have a storage card, you can redirect those internet files to the card by using a registry editor and making the following change in the registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Cache = "\Storage Card\cacheie" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
How does you 8125 run? Does it seem to have any lockups with the setup you have?
None whatsoever. I've done just about all the reg tweaks to move stuff off the phone onto the Storage card that can be done. I only have programs installed to the device itself that have to be installed there. Everything else is run from the storage card.
Even with everything I run, I have over 20mb Storage Memory and around 23mb Program Memory left. I do a soft reset every morning when I pull the phone off the charger when I leave for work to regain any "leaked" memory and my 8125 hums right along.
Check here for some screenshots of my current setup.
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Even with everything I run, I have over 20mb Storage Memory and around 23mb Program Memory left. I do a soft reset every morning when I pull the phone off the charger when I leave for work to regain any "leaked" memory and my 8125 hums right along.
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I agree, soft reset everyday. I though, have everything I use installed to the main memory and still have 18mb and 29mb of each memory free.
The only time I get a temporary freeze is when I shut down WMP.
I did so looking around and I think the problem was the 156 emails I had in my inbox. I believe that might have been causing some issues in slowdowns. I deleted all them and today no lockups at all.
DW
Last month I updated the GPS on my no name Chinese head unit to IGO Primo and everything worked OK for the passed month,
then last week I went and added some new skins (and placed them in the skin folder and deleting contents in the save folder) inserting the micro SD carding in to the unit, it asked me to reset the path (nothing unusual) and I did, I must of made an error as now it will not direct me to the to the directory where I can choose PRIMO2.EXE
it is running WINCE 5, everything else bar one is working just fine on the unit, the other thing thats not working is the ability to change the screen logo, as the logos are on the same sd card as the gps, could this mean maybe the head unit isn't recognising the card, is there a remade?
Instead the message "This program can't be executed. Check the setting" normally when this shows up I would click on the box and the directory would show up for me to choose what I would like to be the "run" app. but now all that happens is the box disappears and on the bar at the top the words "Storage Card\Primo2.exe" the only selectable item is the "Navi file" when I do this it directs me to the box I've mentioned above, when I go to settings I get the same scenario, also I've made a reset a few times with no change
many thanks for any help given as I'm at a loss
got it going
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Last month I updated the GPS on my no name Chinese head unit to IGO Primo and everything worked OK for the passed month,
then last week I went and added some new skins (and placed them in the skin folder and deleting contents in the save folder) inserting the micro SD carding in to the unit, it asked me to reset the path (nothing unusual) and I did, I must of made an error as now it will not direct me to the to the directory where I can choose PRIMO2.EXE
it is running WINCE 5, everything else bar one is working just fine on the unit, the other thing thats not working is the ability to change the screen logo, as the logos are on the same sd card as the gps, could this mean maybe the head unit isn't recognising the card, is there a remade?
Instead the message "This program can't be executed. Check the setting" normally when this shows up I would click on the box and the directory would show up for me to choose what I would like to be the "run" app. but now all that happens is the box disappears and on the bar at the top the words "Storage Card\Primo2.exe" the only selectable item is the "Navi file" when I do this it directs me to the box I've mentioned above, when I go to settings I get the same scenario, also I've made a reset a few times with no change
many thanks for any help given as I'm at a loss
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got it all working now, just replaced the microSD card and it was up and running