hi all
I would like to email a friend with some registry changes (to sort out the joint stereo problem).
what is the best way to do this?
i assume that it is less straight forward than doing the same in xp given the lack of an inbuilt reg editor..
he has no idea of how to use a reg editor.
do i need to create a cab and if so could you point me in the write direction. Or is there an easier method?
thanks
daryl
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Ok so I have been missing around with an app. and found out that its setup.dll on install adds a shortcut in the programs menu and messes with the default today items settings. I have used ResHacker to look @ it but it doesnt seem to show the shortcut or anything else, it simply has the EULA accept info as far as I see with ResHacker. So my question is, is there a way to stop it from doing so? Would I need to just try and create my own Setup.dll for it? Or is there a better dll editor?
Thanks for any help,
Mike
No such thing as "DLL editor". Resource hacker only shoes resources, that is dialogs bitmaps icons and any text the writer chose to put in a string table so it would be easily changed. I guess the shortcut is hard-coded.
Now I am not sure what your background in programing is, so don't be offended if this explanation is too basic.
DLL is basically a program, only it isn't started by itself but called by another program.
You could try removing it from the CAB all together, but it could be performing other functions critical to program installation. You would need to know about them and be able to code in c / c++ to write a replacement.
There is a powerful disassembler called IDA for ARM code but you need to know assembler on a good level to do anything with it.
Thanks so much for the reply. Well im not that new to .cabs, roms, and what not but c+ or c# im a complete n00b. Didnt know there wasnt a dll editor, my mistake. You learn something new everyday. That being said...I removed it before posting and should have said that. This setup.dll is needed and wont work without it. But I figured what you said a new one would probably be the only way. But you mention disassembler....so since im new which would u suggest would be easier? I do have the tools to write one....but i dont have anything for the disassembler method.
Thanks,
Mike
Writing an app is much easier than disassembling one, since reading assembler is no joy (at leas for normal and semi normal people, some consider it their second / first language).
But like I wrote before you face one basic problem: What is it that this DLL does that the program won't run without?
If you know that, writing a new one will not be a problem. People on the forum could help you with the C++ code if you have basic knowledge of the language. C# won't work for this.
be aware that the dll that dose the installation is normally stored in the windows directory for performing the uninstallation at a later time. Modifying it could prevent propper removal of the program.
If the shortcut is hard coded into the dll it is probably visible as readable text in the dll (as long as the author did not try to obfuscate it). If so you may be able to just replace the string. I gave it a try on a similar dll but just editing the text screws up the dll. Someone else may be able to tell how to do it properly (please).
I think I figured out what the issue was and why it wouldnt work without the setup.dll. Its just a reg edit that the setup.dll does and thats what was missing when its removed. When I added it to the .cab everything worked smoothly! Thanks for the replys guys and I appreciate the help! BTW thanks for being so nice about it levenum. I would have responded sooner just been busy.
~Mike
I'm after a quick and easy way to delete a specific registry key - preferably from a command line/shortcut.
This has to be done on a number of PPCs for work (always the same registry key) and I need an easy way to distribute it so I don't have to walk users through it each time - ie a single shortcut or executable would be best.
no-one knows? WM5 if that makes a difference..
MortScript
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no-one knows? WM5 if that makes a difference..
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If you tell me what key and data you want deleted I can write you a small app that can do it (silently).
-Jwrightmcps
Use MortScript and Autorun.exe on a SD card. Just inserting the card on the device will run the script and change the registry for you.
Other option is to create a cab file with the registry change in it, and then setup a batch script to automatically install it on the users device when their PDA is connected to their PC. Here is something I put together that may help:
http://www.jaml.com/CreateApp/
Jwrightmcps - thanks for the offer, I will PM the details
Markvan - will check out the link. Looks like it will be handy for a couple of other projects I have. KISS principle definitely applies for execs and technology - if I can email them a cab that can run a couple of things offsite users shouldn't be able to screw it up too bad (they will find a way no doubt)
Greetings,
I had some strange behaviour recently on my Wizard which after much analysis decided to try a hard reset. It worked like a charm and all is well now.
I had to re-install my programs and settings and I also understand that the registry gets returned to factory defaults.
This leads me to something I remember seeing for Windows XP which was a utility that compared reg keys, either using an original and current copy of the registry as a basis for comparison or a real-time utility that informed the user each time a key got changed.
I don't think the Wizard CPU could cope with the latter but a reg compare utility might be useful for future. Does anyone know of such a beast ? I did do some searching and checked the Wiki but couldn't find anything.
TIA,
Tony
I'm looking for the exact same thing. Certain apps change some settings after an install and I want to go into the registry and delete them.
Does anyone know of a good FREE app on the PC side to compare the contents of 2 txt files??
I found SPB Backup backs up the registry into a few text files (this is after you extract them from the backup).
I'm looking for something like this, but free : www.grigsoft.com/wincmp.htm
Personally, I use an XML query of he Reg CSP and then use an XML comparison tool (XML Notepad 2007) to look at whats changed.
I think you have a couple of decent options here... firstly, you could install PHM Registry Editor on the PPC, export the registry both before and after any changes you make. Then copy the exported files to the PC and check for changes using Windiff. This will tell u what has been added, changed or removed between the two files.
Alternatively, take a look at SKTracker (Google) - this app lets you take snapshots before and after, then compare (registry and file changes).
I've used both methods with success, see what you think.
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I think you have a couple of decent options here... firstly, you could install PHM Registry Editor on the PPC, export the registry both before and after any changes you make. Then copy the exported files to the PC and check for changes using Windiff. This will tell u what has been added, changed or removed between the two files.
Alternatively, take a look at SKTracker (Google) - this app lets you take snapshots before and after, then compare (registry and file changes).
I've used both methods with success, see what you think.
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Thanx. I have both....I will give them a try.
SSnap.
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I know this different from the topic a bit, but I was curious if you guys knew of a free registry cleanup app.
Hi,
I am using XML to provision and configure my PDA with settings and I have a couple of questions for anyone who has done this before. I have some settings working so I got cocky and thought I could do some more but I now need a little help with this...
Needless to say I am very grateful for any help/advice I can get on these...
1. Using XML I want to be able to delete unhelpful registry entries such as today items
2. I would also like to be able to set the following values in seconds:
BattSuspendTimeout
ACSuspendTimeout
3. I would like to be able to increase my Screen\Text Size up one level from the default
4. I would like to be able to creat shortcuts in the program menu for Office via the XML/CPF route but do not know the correct syntax
Is there a good resource for making these changes? I have serahced Google and come across various MS Visual Studio elements but not much for the XML, MakeCab, CPF route.
All the best, and thank you for anyone who can help me,
Sam.
PianoSam said:
Hi,
I am using XML to provision and configure my PDA with settings and I have a couple of questions for anyone who has done this before. I have some settings working so I got cocky and thought I could do some more but I now need a little help with this...
Needless to say I am very grateful for any help/advice I can get on these...
1. Using XML I want to be able to delete unhelpful registry entries such as today items
2. I would also like to be able to set the following values in seconds:
BattSuspendTimeout
ACSuspendTimeout
3. I would like to be able to increase my Screen\Text Size up one level from the default
4. I would like to be able to creat shortcuts in the program menu for Office via the XML/CPF route but do not know the correct syntax
Is there a good resource for making these changes? I have serahced Google and come across various MS Visual Studio elements but not much for the XML, MakeCab, CPF route.
All the best, and thank you for anyone who can help me,
Sam.
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The best place to look is the MSDN books.
If you do a search of XML syntax it has all the options.
I need to modify about 200 windows mobile 5 devices with a registry edit for my job.
(This is what I get for being the only person in the office familiar with WM)
What would be the easiest way to do something like this? Normally I use SD/MiniSD Cards to install apps on the various devices - it would be nice to be able to create a .cab that would modify the needed key, so that I wouldn't have to edit the registry manually on every device.
Suggestions?
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=10668
Might want to browse that or message one of them. I know i read somewhere how to put reg edits in cab format, but i can't remember where i read that at.
WinCE Cab Manager. Awesome program. Used it to create a .cab that contains all my standard registry edits and a bunch of files that I like to use (themes and such). Allows me to customize any flashed ROM very quickly.
It isn't an inexpensive program (I think it was $100 or so), but worth it. You can't import registry edits into the trial version, but I believe you can manually enter registry edits.
If you struggle (and if the edit you need isn't something that is confidential to your company), I can throw it in a cab for you. PM me if I can assist.