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Mysterious disappearance of a today plugin

I installed a few softwares on my PDA (imate a.k.a. XDA II) yesterday. Some of them had today plugins so they created entries in the today plugin list.
One strange thing that happened is that my Inbox today plugin has disappeared from the today plugin list.
Any idea where it went and how to get it back? And what controls what shows up on the today plugin list?

Limited number of today plugins
First off, I am assuming that you have gone to your settings - Today and made sure that it's not just a problem with checking/unchecking the plug-ins listed. Secondly you will need a registry editing program like PHM RegEdit or Resco Explorer Registration add-in. Find your way to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then SOFTWARE then Microsoft then Today then Items. Delete any keys you are not currently using to bring the list below 13 (If memory serves me it's 13). Whether or not you actually are displaying the plugin or even use the software, as soon as the key is loaded it takes a "slot" on the list and once you reash the limit the OS just remove one to make room for another on the Today screen. To make matters more annoying, it seems that, at least for me, the inbox is the first to go instead of 3rd party plugins. Hope this solves your problem - if not post more details and we'll see where to go next.

Yes an OS problem that a few of us have faced and discussed previously.
If you install too many today plug ins for the OS to handle the InBox is the first to disappear.
If you require additional info there are existing threads dealing with the same issue.
Ed

Cab creating

OK - having become a bit of a serial flasher, I am now trying to reduce my reinstall times by using various cabs to set up my M3100.
I have searched and by cribbing various cabs etc am making some progress. But, I have hit a few problems I cannot find solutions to currently.
I do have occassional access to both CabManager and Visual Studio 2005, but don't really know much so would need step by step help especially with the latter.
Particular questions:
Owner Name - I have cribbed a cab to install this in the registry, but all it seems to do is clear the entry, not put in the name. I have combined this with the rabdo cab i use for network set up.
I understand from other posts that I cannot embed the serial numbers in the cabs for my applications, and so will have to live with that.
SPB Weather - I use the BBC template and two specific city codes for work and Home. Whilst I have got the template to copy onto the device with SPB Weather, I cannot work out how to embed the two city options and also install the template as a weather source as part of the install.
O2plus. I only use the shortcuts menu, battery meter and running programs options on this. I want to remove the rest which I should be able to manage on my own. What I would like to do is set up the tabs and list of programmes etc as part of the install? Again, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I would also like to set up a cab to install my exchange certificate and then my exchange setup details as well - If anyone could give me some pointers re the setup then I can go away and try and work it out after that.
I have tried to search for answers/examples and apologise for stupid questions, but a few pointers would really help to kickstart me again.
Cheers
C.

New to HTC - A Few Handset Questions

Hay all,
I'm new to using an HTC "Have The Blackstone" I got the phone yesterday and love it.
But I have a few questions I cant find an answer too in the manual.
1. Can I changed the sound of the Alarm (Alarm Clock Sound)?
2. Can I change the Text Message recieve sound?
3. In contact if I copy the contacts from the SIM is there a way to only show the contacts
on the handset and not on both the SIM & Hadnset? (like on the Nokia Phones)
4. If I buy games from Handango.com will they work on my handset & how do I installl them, active sinc?
(UK Handset)
5. I've seen a Blackstone running Spore that was ment for a Diamond, I presume sofware for the Diamond is
compatable with the blackstone?
6. I know in some cases you need to go in to the windows folder, how do I get this up?
7.Is there any apps I should use?
Any help would be great
Thanks

Eufeion said:
Hay all,
I'm new to using an HTC "Have The Blackstone" I got the phone yesterday and love it.
But I have a few questions I cant find an answer too in the manual.
1. Can I changed the sound of the Alarm (Alarm Clock Sound)?
2. Can I change the Text Message recieve sound?
3. In contact if I copy the contacts from the SIM is there a way to only show the contacts
on the handset and not on both the SIM & Hadnset? (like on the Nokia Phones)
4. If I buy games from Handango.com will they work on my handset & how do I installl them, active sinc?
(UK Handset)
5. I've seen a Blackstone running Spore that was ment for a Diamond, I presume sofware for the Diamond is
compatable with the blackstone?
6. I know in some cases you need to go in to the windows folder, how do I get this up?
7.Is there any apps I should use?
Any help would be great
Thanks
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Have you actually read the manual? Did you read the wiki? Did you search at all before posting this thread? Did you read the forum rules?
EDIT
As this is your first post so I've decided to help you this time only!!
1. Can I changed the sound of the Alarm (Alarm Clock Sound)? Yes, Go to Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications > Notifications > Event
2. Can I change the Text Message recieve sound? Yes, Go to Settings > Personal > Sounds & Notifications > Notifications > Event
3. In contact if I copy the contacts from the SIM is there a way to only show the contacts
on the handset and not on both the SIM & Hadnset? (like on the Nokia Phones) Yes, Can be done different ways. One way is through 3rd party apps like HDTweak (See attached file). Can be done other ways but depends on what rom your using
4. If I buy games from Handango.com will they work on my handset & how do I installl them, active sinc? Check compatibility before purchase and check apps thread in wiki. They can be installed either by activesync using .exe format or direct from phone using .cab, but you will most like need sync to get this onto phone first anyhow
5. I've seen a Blackstone running Spore that was ment for a Diamond, I presume sofware for the Diamond is compatable with the blackstone? Not all software between phones is compatible....CHECK FIRST!!
6. I know in some cases you need to go in to the windows folder, how do I get this up? Use file explorer which came preinstalled on phone. Its just like windows exlpoer on your pc. Windows folder is basically /windows similar to c:\windows on your pc. I've added 2 better file explorers for you to use (Total Commander & File Explorer 2)
7.Is there any apps I should use? Yes, again check wiki and apps recommended

1. Can I changed the sound of the Alarm (Alarm Clock Sound)?
A: Yes, from the Home screen tap the clock and select the Alarms tab. Tap on the "Bell" icon, on the next screen you'll see a drop-down list of all the sounds you can play. If you copy a .wav to the Windows directory on your device it should also show up in the list.
2. Can I change the Text Message recieve sound?
A: Yes, From the Home screen tap Start > Settings. Tap Sounds and Notifications. Tap on the Notifications tab. From the Event Drop-Down list select Messaging: New text message. Select the sound you want to play. If you copy a .wav to the Windows\Rings directory on your device it should also show up in the list.
3. In contact if I copy the contacts from the SIM is there a way to only show the contacts
on the handset and not on both the SIM & Hadnset? (like on the Nokia Phones)
A: Not sure as I always keep all my contacts on the phone and none in the SIM.
4. If I buy games from Handango.com will they work on my handset & how do I installl them, active sinc?
(UK Handset)
A; Again not sure, I guess some games will probably install via ActiveSync as they will come as a windows .exe installer, others may come as a .cab, copy to your device storage card and run.
5. I've seen a Blackstone running Spore that was ment for a Diamond, I presume sofware for the Diamond is
compatable with the blackstone?
A: Check out the Software Wiki for working titles http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Software
6. I know in some cases you need to go in to the windows folder, how do I get this up?
A: From the Home screen tap Start > Programs. Tap File Explorer You should see the Windows directory in the list, if not try selecting My Device from the drop-down list at the top.
7.Is there any apps I should use?
A: There are lots of great apps for the Blackstone I personally use Gyrator (rotate the screen for most programs), Total Commander (File Explorer replacement) and Lumos (better backlight management), but there are literally hundreds. Try searching the Forum or looking through the 3 Sticky Forum threads for lots of great advice and tips.

Sorry xj650. Didn't realise you where also responding!

Cheers guys. My bad on the rulses n things. Shall go and read now
Cheers for the help

Folder icons in program menu, WM6.1

Hi all.
I have searched for this, but have been unable to find what I'm looking for. In the Programs screen, I want to add a shortcut to a folder, rather than to a program. Ideally, it'd open up another programs window in the same style tht I can then add links direct to the actual programs, but anything will do as long as I can try and organise my programs a little better!
Thanks to anyone that can help.

Try Panoramic Launchpad
Hi, I use Panoramic's Launchpad program. It's only about $5 from Handango and it will allow you to set icons which link to either a program, a setting, a file or a folder. Its very stable very usable and runs fast. it has an option to replace the WM6 'Programs' action launchpad, which should get you what you want. Try it for free at handango

Thanks Martin, it sounds like it'll do what I'm after, I'll look into it.

MDA Compact V + WM 6.5 + Programs via Start button

I'm not sure whether this is the correct place to be bringing this up but I have a bunch of MDA Compact V's going out with the latest T-Mobile ROM on it which is home to Windows Mobile 6.5.
Personally, I think for our end users who are mostly Sales Reps not used to owning a phone let alone a multi-functional device such as these will like the jumbled mess known as Microsoft's HoneyComb-based Start Menu.
So, using the test devices I have, I've managed to find the registry tweaks to install the apps that they would be using on a daily basis to the HTC Programs Tab. I've also managed to figure out how to create the order and visbility of tabs that we'll want there by default.
Can we hide the customise tabs option under the settings tab?
I have know I can hide the settings tab though I figured it would be better to just prevent changes to the customise tab option so that we have consistency across 100+ devices.
Can we re-enable the start menu button to activate the HTC Programs page?
Tried to setting the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\EnableManilaStartMenu to 1 but that made no difference and tried setting HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\EnableStartMenu to 1 too. Neither one nor together make a difference. Microsoft's start menu keep appearing.
Tried to do loads of research on this but not found what I was looking for. Hopefully, someone here can help??