I'm trying to make a cab of all my settings/programs etc since there's a lot of flashing going on nowadays..
I've dumped my registry with all my settings, however now i'm trying to get a registry dump from a clean device (after hard reset) so i can compare and extract the values that are different. Of course, now i don't have any programs on the device to grab the registry. Can someone point me to the right app? Was trying to use registry workshop from my PC, but it doesn't seem to like exporting from the trinity.. while exporting, the window just goes blank and hangs there..
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Hi folks,
My first post on the list here. Hopefully I've come to the right place.
I have a M1500 SPV pocket pc device. I would like to customize the Start Menu items by removing two of them -Active Sync and Internet Explorer. I have made a cab file which makes changes to the registry and would like (if possible) to delete the above mentioned items from the start menu via making a change to the registry. I know I can delete the shortcut links from the Start Menu folder but I would prefer to do it via a registry edit if possible. Or if possible, use the same cab to delete the shortcuts from the Start Menu (not sure if this is possible!?)
I'm also looking for a way to hide *all* programs from the Start->Programs screen. Any ideas how to achieve this via a registry hack?
Best Regards and thanks a lot for any help,
dav7
Dan - do you want to delete the start menu ("\windows\start menu" and all subfolders and entry on the start menu?)
Or remove most recently used entries on the start menu?
Or programs in "\windows\start menu"?
Registry isn't really your friend here, other then for the MRU list.
V
Hi vijay555,
Thanks for the quick reply. I only want to remove certain programs from Start Menu, this one...
>Or programs in "\windows\start menu"?
I know if I delete those programs from My Device->Windows->Start Menu then it will remove them from the Start Menu without deleteing the actual program. I was just wondering if there was a way to do that via the registry? i.e. perhaps there is a key in the registry somewhere that lists the items to put in the Start Menu following a hard reset?
I am also looking to hide all programs from the main Programs page i.e. the Programs screen\page that shows all the actual Programs. I was wondering if there is a way to do that via the registry?
I know for example I am able to hide things that reside in the Control Panel settings i.e. Connections->Beam. I was wondering if there is a similar way to do that in the Programs screen?
Hope that is clear! or clearer!
Cheers,
dav
dAV:
sounds like you want to edit your startmenu.
Get a file explorer like GSFinder/Resco etc.
navigate to \windows\start menu
and delete/move everything you want to clear out.
V
perhaps there is a key in the registry somewhere that lists the items to put in the Start Menu following a hard reset?
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heh problem is that the registry is reset when you do a hardreset
so it would just go back to default
same thing with the content of your \windows\start menu
all shortcuts would reappear after a hardreset
unless you made a program in the extented rom which removed them when it was run
Hi,
Thats basically what I'm trying to do. I've made a cab file which when run sets a lot of registry settings following a hard reset. As you said, after a hard reset the device is restored to its normal build. My cab runs right after a hard reset to make sure the device is configured the way I want it. Are there any keys in the registry which are responsible for configuring the Start Menu? I cant seem to find one for Start Menu, only the New Menu
An alternative approach is running an exe which deletes the Programs from the Start Menu folder...but I would prefer to parcel it all up in a tiny little cab file if possible...
Thanks again for any suggestions...
Cheers,
dav
i never seen anything like it in the reg
Thats a pity. I cant find anything either. I prefer to do as much as possible in either the CPF or a cab. exe's do the job but there big and more complicated to change. Neverthless seems I'm stuck with an exe for now. Oh well...
Cheers,
Dav
Hi, Dav!
Even though there is no registry solution, exe file is not your only option.
Cabs can contain a setup.dll that exports 4 functions which the system calls before and after installation or uninstall (separate function for each event).
Check MSDN for setup.dll specifics.
Get a cab file that will start up automatically after a hardreset to delete all the fies in the start menu? I think if you delete the files in the start menu, it will be removed in the Programs list. It is basically a short cut file.
levenum said:
Hi, Dav!
Even though there is no registry solution, exe file is not your only option.
Cabs can contain a setup.dll that exports 4 functions which the system calls before and after installation or uninstall (separate function for each event).
Check MSDN for setup.dll specifics.
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Excellent! Thanks a lot, I'll look into that.
Cheers!
Dav
hanmin said:
Get a cab file that will start up automatically after a hardreset to delete all the fies in the start menu? I think if you delete the files in the start menu, it will be removed in the Programs list. It is basically a short cut file.
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Hi Hanmin,
I think you are correct...if you delete *all* files and folders from the Start Menu it will remove the files which are directly situated in the Start Menu folder as well as all files in the Program folder which also resides in the Start Menu folder. This will remove items from both the Start menu and the Programs screen. This is ok for me though as luckily I want to also hide all Programs from the Program screen. A lot of the device functionality has to be hidden from the end users, to prevent them from fiddling with anything and to also hide things like Games etc...
Cheers,
Dav
Hi,
I've managed to get the setup.dll working. Its really useful and stops me needing an exe for many things. However, is it possible to get the dll to show a Dialog window? I've tried incorporating a dialog to the dll but it never seems to show up. I need the user to set a value and was considering doing it via the setup dll, but so far not been able to get the dialog, or even a Message Box to show up when called within the dll?
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Dav
Here is a line of code from Install_Init function that's working perfectly for me:
Code:
g_dlg = CreateDialog(g_hInst, MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDD_MSGDLG), hwndParent, MyDlgProc);
I save g_hInst in DllMain.
As for message boxes, just call them as usual, never had a problem there, but you need to make sure you put your code in the correct function or it will not be called at the right time.
Hello. I dont want remove the cab from my SD after installation. I saw in somewhere that it is possible, but i didnt find again. Can you send me the link? Or the cab to do the registry change.
Tks.
Easy, go here with any registry editor:
HKCR\cabfile\Shell\open\command
It should looks like: wceload.exe "%1" /nodelete
Just remove /nodelete.
yes, that's the proper way to do it. If, like me, you always need* the latest ROM and are often reflashing, remember you could also make your cabs read-only.
I found it was easier to do this in the long term as I have many cabs stored on my PC and sometimes I was forgetting to edit reg. in newly installed ROM and losing cabs!
*like a fish needs a bicycle, I sometimes think...
Hi All,
I'm trying to make some registry changes on the Mogul and when I save the changes all is ok until I soft boot and then they go back to their default values. How can I prevent this?
I am also trying to save a file in the \Windows directory and it's giving me an access is denied message, how do I unlock this directory?
Thanks,
X2K
Which registry editor are you using?
Try using Resco explorer and registry editor pluggin:
http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/
I hope it helps.
I'm using PHM Regedit
Which registry key(s) are you trying to edit? Some keys don't get saved or get reset no matter what upon reboot.
Try this:
In [HKLM\System\ObjectStore] is a reg key "RegistryType=1", which means Hive based registry.
When you set it to "RegistryType=0", which means FILE based registry, all changes you do in the registry will stay there also if you reboot with device's reset button...
BUT AFTER YOU CHANGE THIS VALUE, FIRST REBOOT HAS TO BE DONE WITH SOME SOFTWARE, NOT WITH THE RESET BUTTON.
Subsequent reboots can be done with reset button then.
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In [HKLM\System\ObjectStore] is a reg key "RegistryType=1", which means Hive based registry.
When you set it to "RegistryType=0", which means FILE based registry, all changes you do in the registry will stay there also if you reboot with device's reset button...
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Great tip, even after a year since you posted it . Couldn't get rid of the default t-mobile -MDA Vario III aka kaiser- settings (PIE homepage e.g.), but you helped me out on this one
Hello all. I have tried to make the registry change (In [HKLM\System\ObjectStore] "RegistryType=1") to "RegistryType=0" mentioned above. That worked fine but I still can't save a change I'm trying to make. I bought MS Voice Command and was told to change the [HKLM\Software\OEM\Voicecommand path to \Program Files\MS Voice Command\voicecmd.exe. I can't seem to save the change. I have used several different registry editors including PHM, Resco and CeRegEditor. The displayed path (\Windows\SDDialer.exe) will not update. I'm using a Verizon XV6800 with WM 6.1 and the Verizon MR-1 update. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
I modify original Kaiser Tweak utility from Jorrit Jongma (original is in http://www.jongma.org/KaiserTweak/ ) and add some new registry tweaks posted to tweak forum for artemis. This is great tool for simply adding any registry tweak by any junior user. All, what is need is modify KaiserTweak.xml file in directory. When anybody know any great tweak, what is most usage, post it here or modify xml file.
This program no need any instalation. Simply unpack to any directory to your device and run. All changes are save to registry directly. For take effect is need restart device.
Warning, not all option is for all artemis model and any use is on your risk.
I've used this gadget and set most of the fields to either default or recommended (because making untested changes to your registry is silly, no?) and now the touch screen doesn't respond. At all. So I cannot undo the changes made in the programme. Bu**er.
I didn't make a back-up of the unaltered reg file (as I am clearly an idiot), please advise. Am I going to have to flash my first ROM?
Well if there is an option to undo changes, then why not just use your buttons and track ball? I assume they work OK still?
hello fellow chefs
i am looking for a way to dump my phones register
i wanna make some changes in the rom when you flash it by default but i cant seem to find a way i can dump and then read the reg on my compuiter
when i start up my camera it isnt set to full screen and superfine mode
so i wanna dump the reg and storer it on my computer
then i wanna make the changes and dump the reg of the phone again and compare it with winmerge to see whats changed
have done alot of google yesterdya but couldnt manage to find it
i did try wince reg editor but without succes there:S
thanks in advance for any tips
miniterror said:
hello fellow chefs
i am looking for a way to dump my phones register
i wanna make some changes in the rom when you flash it by default but i cant seem to find a way i can dump and then read the reg on my compuiter
when i start up my camera it isnt set to full screen and superfine mode
so i wanna dump the reg and storer it on my computer
then i wanna make the changes and dump the reg of the phone again and compare it with winmerge to see whats changed
have done alot of google yesterdya but couldnt manage to find it
i did try wince reg editor but without succes there:S
thanks in advance for any tips
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Have you tried with ceregeditor?
Search the forums for a tool called "Kheb" it can take full registery dumps and diffs if you want to track changes.
Stick the task manager in windows, then run the shortcut. You need this folder, otherwise the dump will go to my docs (-storage card-my backups-registry). The registry will be dumped as a text file. You can edit the path in the shortcut. The task manager has to have the correct name, or else it won't work.
48#\Windows\dF_TaskMgr.exe /regxpall \Storage Card\My Backups\Registry\Full Registry Export.txt
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Have you tried with ceregeditor?
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yep i have tried it
i wrote the name wince regeditor
thought it whas the same name
played half hour with it without succes
MusikMonk said:
Search the forums for a tool called "Kheb" it can take full registery dumps and diffs if you want to track changes.
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thanks i will give it a shot
Farmer Ted said:
Stick the task manager in windows, then run the shortcut. You need this folder, otherwise the dump will go to my docs (-storage card-my backups-registry). The registry will be dumped as a text file. You can edit the path in the shortcut. The task manager has to have the correct name, or else it won't work.
48#\Windows\dF_TaskMgr.exe /regxpall \Storage Card\My Backups\Registry\Full Registry Export.txt
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much appriciated
also gonna give it a try to see wich one is easier and faster to make the register dumps
Hi Miniterror,
I've dumped the full registry using Registry Workshop form the PC.
It's really easy to use and allow you to change the registry easily from the PC via Activesync.
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Hi Miniterror,
I've dumped the full registry using Registry Workshop form the PC.
It's really easy to use and allow you to change the registry easily from the PC via Activesync.
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thansk mate this one worked for me
the other i couldnt get working:s
Usefull tools/applications you need for cooking you can find in the stickies, including Registry Workshop plus Dotfred's Taskmanager.
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