Hello,
I have a registry key, that i would like to distribut (for does who don't know how to modify registry)
I'm using Resco Registry Editor (with this one first there is now way to export a single KEY)
So what tool (if possible FREE ONE) can I use in order to creat a Key and then pack it into a CAB File for Pocket PC ?
Thank you
If you install embedded Visual C++ 4 and the Windows Mobile 2003 SDK (both free), you will get a remote registry editor that is able to export any part of registry.
There will also be samples, showing you how to build a cab file.
I guess this is the answer you didn't wanna hear, but I've found no software which can build a cab from a registry file yet.
Use WinCe Cab manager
http://www.ocpsoftware.com/
I've been working on Registry files for WM5.0, and got to some conclusions, that I'd like your confirmation for:
1) PHM Registry Editor last version (v0.70), doesn't support import of .reg files!?
At least, I never was able to see this option enabled at menus.
In alternative, I've been importing .reg files with Resco Registry
2) .reg files only support Unicode textformat. ASCII format is not imported, at least with Resco!?
3) .reg files for WM5.0, does not support line comments!?
Everything after a ';' seems to be ignored.
Did I took the right conclusions?
WinCE CAB Manager correctly handles all topics above transparently (Unicode; ascii; comments), when importing .reg files.
Guys, I was just asked how to prepare a cab file containing registry settings, to save you having to configure your registry manually each hard reset.
Anyway, the process is (relatively) easy!
Purists and coders would generally do this by writing your own installer cab. For this route, follow this thread and engage brain to OverDrive!
http://www.pocketpcdn.com/articles/setupdll.html
However, the easiest way is to grab a copy of WinCE cab manager.
Install that app. Find any existing cab that you've used to install an app before. Load it into CabMan. Using the interface, remove all existing files and registry settings etc. Set your own Cab name, company name etc in the settings.
Then, you'll see on the file menu, there's an option to import a .reg file.
So: export all the registry settings you want to rebuild from your PDA, using a good registry editor. I recommend Kilmist Registry Editor .
Save each exported tree as eg 1.reg, 2. reg, etc.
Then, copy them onto your pc, open each file in notepad and copy and paste the contents of each into 1 large file, eg RegCompiled.reg. (You don't need to do this step, but for your own reference you may want them all in one place)
Then, import that into CabMan. Now, it may not work - I think you need to have a valid reg file, which is basicaly the same thing you've already got, but with a first line header saying:
"Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00"
No speech marks.
Grab this line for yourself by exporting something from your pc's registry using RegEdit, then load into notepad and grab the first line.
Ok, CabMan should now show the number of imported registry entries on the tree on the left.
That's it! Save, and then run on your PDA.
Try a test run first before relying on it for life and death!
V
vijay555 said:
Then, you'll see on the file menu, there's an option to import a .reg file.
So: export all the registry settings you want to rebuild from your PDA, using a good registry editor. I recommend Kilmist Registry Editor .
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I'm using for this purpose two regeditors - both freeware:
PHM registry editor [Philippe Majerus] v0.70 - for its search feature
TRE registry editor [TascalSoft] v0.90 - for import/export and ability to edit MULTI_SZ values.
There is one great utility: SSnap
Run SSnap before and after installation and compare files. Use any diff program or [my choose, but comercial] UltraEdit
baniaczek: thanks for the alternatives.
PHM is very good, but unfortunately at least in the previous versions, the export wasn't very helpful.
A good reg editor is a fairly essential tool, so use what you get on best with!
V
I have a question, is there anyway to make it so that the cab will also delete a registry key on the phone? any help would be appreciated. thanks.
vijay555 said:
Guys, I was just asked how to prepare a cab file containing registry settings, to save you having to configure your registry manually each hard reset.
Anyway, the process is (relatively) easy!
Purists and coders would generally do this by writing your own installer cab. For this route, follow this thread and engage brain to OverDrive!
http://www.pocketpcdn.com/articles/setupdll.html
However, the easiest way is to grab a copy of WinCE cab manager.
Install that app. Find any existing cab that you've used to install an app before. Load it into CabMan. Using the interface, remove all existing files and registry settings etc. Set your own Cab name, company name etc in the settings.
Then, you'll see on the file menu, there's an option to import a .reg file.
So: export all the registry settings you want to rebuild from your PDA, using a good registry editor. I recommend Kilmist Registry Editor .
Save each exported tree as eg 1.reg, 2. reg, etc.
Then, copy them onto your pc, open each file in notepad and copy and paste the contents of each into 1 large file, eg RegCompiled.reg. (You don't need to do this step, but for your own reference you may want them all in one place)
Then, import that into CabMan. Now, it may not work - I think you need to have a valid reg file, which is basicaly the same thing you've already got, but with a first line header saying:
"Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00"
No speech marks.
Grab this line for yourself by exporting something from your pc's registry using RegEdit, then load into notepad and grab the first line.
Ok, CabMan should now show the number of imported registry entries on the tree on the left.
That's it! Save, and then run on your PDA.
Try a test run first before relying on it for life and death!
V
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4 reg hacks u can also use my way and i think it is a lot faster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547339
btw i cannot upload the ppt file 2 xda (dont know way it is only 3m) if someone can it will be great
tnx
The WinCE CAB Manager is the ultimate utility for developers of applications designed for the Windows CE operating system. But it's not freeware!
You might build the CAB online: http://www.supware.net/CabGen/
Hi!
I have the Sprint theme including calendartab.
The problem is that the tab is assigned to D-man666:s Calendarv0.75 and I'm using Thumbcal as my default cal.
Anybody know how to re-assign the calendartab??
Just edit the manila file and re-number the tabs
Any ideas how I can find the right file to edit?
Can I export it to my PC and edit in Notepad and then copy it back to the Diamond?
The file you need to edit is 26948339_manila, you'll need to use a diffrent file explorer like Total commander to find it, then just edit it in notepad and save back to the same directory.
Also make sure you make a backup
How do I extract *.reg files to use with sashimi and UC? Thanks in advance.
With a reg editor Resco etc
stylez said:
With a reg editor Resco etc
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Resco reg editor only have the option to import.
CERegistryEditor, download here, you can export/import & edit registry from your PC. Make sure to change the save as extention on exporting. It is defaulted to .cereg.
You can also export .reg-files with Total Commander. Just go to the desired key, select 'Copy' and 'Paste' it on your filesystem to save the key to the desired location.
As you are using SASHIMI, there is a registry editor just inside the programs folder of SASHIMI, and you can use it to import/export any registry, whole key, or single string or dword.