I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
alpha_omega said:
I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
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Just use Resco Explorer. It's not freeware but is a great application with the ability to overwrite protected files and has many settings to play with.
dharvey4651 said:
Just use Resco Explorer. It's not freeware but is a great application with the ability to overwrite protected files and has many settings to play with.
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Yeah I was actually looking into that program. Heard a lot of good things about it. Any place with a good tutorial on it?
alpha_omega said:
I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
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Select the file you want... Click file... Select Copy/Move... Click Tree to select where you want to drop the file.
I found this at this page, and it works for me about 90% of the time.
Download EnableRAPI and extract all files from the zip archive.
Double click on EnableRAPI.bat and leave the DOS window it launches open
Open Folder Options and choose to "Show hidden files and folders" and de-select the "Hide protected operating system files" option.
On Windows XP, this would be done by launching Windows Explorer and clicking on Tools --> Folder Options and then the View tab.
On Windows Vista, this would be done by going to Folder Options from the Control Panel and then clicking on the View tab.
Connect your device to your PC using ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista).
Browse the device's file system using the File Manager tool in ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.
When you have finished making all of your modifications, close the EnableRAPI DOS window.
I'm not sure what this actually does, though, or why it works.
PeterDLai said:
I found this
Download EnableRAPI and extract all files from the zip archive.
Double click on EnableRAPI.bat and leave the DOS window it launches open
Open Folder Options and choose to "Show hidden files and folders" and de-select the "Hide protected operating system files" option.
On Windows XP, this would be done by launching Windows Explorer and clicking on Tools --> Folder Options and then the View tab.
On Windows Vista, this would be done by going to Folder Options from the Control Panel and then clicking on the View tab.
Connect your device to your PC using ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista).
Browse the device's file system using the File Manager tool in ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.
When you have finished making all of your modifications, close the EnableRAPI DOS window.
I'm not sure what this actually does, though, or why it works.
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I tried that, it doesn't work. I'm using a Blackjack II running WM6.1. Does anybody know why it doesn't work and how to copy files into the windows directory?
im2foolish4u37 said:
I tried that, it doesn't work. I'm using a Blackjack II running WM6.1. Does anybody know why it doesn't work and how to copy files into the windows directory?
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You are posting in the wrong forums. However, your question is rather generic. I find it best to use either Resco Explorer or TotalCommander (as well as ActiveSync of course).
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I just upgraded to Windows Vista and using the Windows Mobile Device Center...how do i access the WINDOWS folder??? I can't find it and i've been searching for days! HELP PLEASE!
namtheho said:
I just upgraded to Windows Vista and using the Windows Mobile Device Center...how do i access the WINDOWS folder??? I can't find it and i've been searching for days! HELP PLEASE!
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isn't enough just expanding you winmob device in vista's explorer?
i expanded everything and i still dont see the windows folder, however i see it on my xp, when i connect it to my desktop
My guess is something like a "do not show hidden or system files" or something like that in your windows explorer options.
Yes i have the same issue. The issue isnt that the folder is "Missig" but it is hidden when browsing through windows. You should get resco's file explorer or similar explorer and try editing the properties of windows folder "unhide"...
but the easier way to copy stuff to windows folder is to just Create a junk folder on your storage card and copy your files into that folder..Then using the Resco's File Manager or similar, copy those files into the windows folder.
While u are at that screen making invisible files visible....make sure to uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" as well. voila there is ur windows folder..
da_jojo said:
While u are at that screen making invisible files visible....make sure to uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" as well. voila there is ur windows folder..
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Works thanks i was wondering the same thing
Hi i was just wondering is there a way to view internal 'Windows' folder on desktop while having connected as active sync,
i culd currently view all other folder except for windows,
i've highlighted 'Windows' folder in Resco Explorer, and unticked hide folder
but nothing happens....
any suggestion?
i guess it'll be easy to transfer/edit manila files etc...
kind regards
Ummm when connected via ActiveSync... Open up ActiveSync - Click Explore... Then up the top of the folders you'll see 'My Windows-Mobile based Device' -- Double click on that and you'll be in the root folder of your device.
It does not work to move Manila files this way. I tried it originally but all files are write protected and classified as in use even when Touchflo3D is NOT running. It is much better to use Total Commander on your device. If you want to make it easier on the device - Look up a program called MyMobiler: Allow you to control your phone from your PC.
Hope that helps.
Use/test Pocket Controler Pro. Much better than Resco
It has even a reg editor on board that you can use on your PC screen.
Are you sure that on your desktop PC you have disabled "Hide protected and systemfiles"? (Just translated it from Dutch, the actual phrase can be different).
if you are using ActiveSync : yes (just check on desktop if explorer don't hide system files).
if you are using WMDC (WindowsMobileDeviceCenter) in Vista : no (WMDC blocks the access to device Windows folder)
xkaiser said:
if you are using ActiveSync : yes (just check on desktop if explorer don't hide system files).
if you are using WMDC (WindowsMobileDeviceCenter) in Vista : no (WMDC blocks the access to device Windows folder)
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No, it's not true for Vista. It works exactly as ActiveSync for me. Just configure the Explorer properly
OK I saw it with orig. ROM but after flash Windows folder was gone so how I could configure it...I have visible hidden folders in Vista...
joedoe said:
No, it's not true for Vista. It works exactly as ActiveSync for me. Just configure the Explorer properly
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It's true that it has a difference between ActiveSync vs. WMDC (or XP vs. Vista) :
. on Vista you have to disable "hide system files" (folder options) to see the device 'windows' folder
. on WinXP, even you have "hide system files" active, you always can access to 'windows' device folder by explorer
I wonder where the sound files that can be selected for SMS and Mail sound are located. There are a lot in the list but can't find them in any folder.
I want to add new sounds and need to know where to place them. Thanx.
kompis said:
I wonder where the sound files that can be selected for SMS and Mail sound are located. There are a lot in the list but can't find them in any folder.
I want to add new sounds and need to know where to place them. Thanx.
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Ringtones go in /my documents/my ringtones
SMS and mail go in /windows, you probably can't find any 'cos you're using the in built and very bad file explorer.
Try total commander (lots of cabs and a website so search for it) it's freeware and superb to let you really see what's on your device..
I placed both of mine in My Documents and they work fine...
Thanks for the information.
I installed TC and now I see Windows folder.
I have TC on PC (Windows Visat) too and it doesn't show the phone at all. But I see limited folders on Windows Explorer. Is there any setting or another program to use on PC to see ALL folders. Thanks.
kompis said:
Thanks for the information.
I installed TC and now I see Windows folder.
I have TC on PC (Windows Visat) too and it doesn't show the phone at all. But I see limited folders on Windows Explorer. Is there any setting or another program to use on PC to see ALL folders. Thanks.
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In windows explorer:
Tools > Folder options > make sure to check "Show hidden files and folders" and uncheck "hide protected files"
you'll be able to acces the phone's windows folder in your windows explorer
I wanted to move some programs to the start folder, so everyone says drag it into the windows>..... folder, but I cant see the windows folder when browsing on my pc, Ive got show hidden file&folders enabled but still no luck
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
Shawn_230 said:
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
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And then find windows with something with rescoexplorer?
Sure, you can use Resco but the standard file explorer will work too unless you are trying to overwrite protected system files.
Shawn_230 said:
Sure, you can use Resco but the standard file explorer will work too unless you are trying to overwrite protected system files.
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cool thanks
Shawn_230 said:
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
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is there no way to get the windows folder to show?? seems to be a real drag if you cant access it via WMDC or AS...
Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
this is not the "Show hidden files and folders" setting..
bel_z_bub said:
Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
this is not the "Show hidden files and folders" setting..
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Thanks for the heads up... is this the same for vista?
*edit* found it in Control Panel, Folder Options, view... now to try it out...
*edit 2* yep can now see the windows folder
HI,
For some reason I can't copy any files in my windows folder
I select the file, copy, go to my windows folder, but then I can't paste them. I don't get an error message, but the option "paste" in the menu isn't even there, everytime I try this doesn't matter what kind file I choose
And the windows folder isn't viewed when I'm using my pc to look on the HD of my Toch 2 (WM 6,5)?
isn't that weird?
What explorere do you use, with Total Comander i can do it.
mirost1 said:
What explorere do you use, with Total Comander i can do it.
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I'm using the explorer of the Activesync program. If I connect the device to my pc, I can only see the internal HD (as far as I know) using the activesync explorer.
And the copying I tried from the device itself. So I've selected a file on my HTC (using the explorer of the HTC itself), and tried to paste it in the windows folder, but mt HTC doesn't show the option paste in the windows folder.
You suggest to use Total Commander for this?
Then I will try this as soon as I'm back home from work....
Look, you cant see Windows folder without special Explorer, cause its a system folder. Take Total Comander, install on your phone, and you will be able to copy/paste files out from Windows folder, and then put them on your PC.
mirost1 said:
Look, you cant see Windows folder without special Explorer, cause its a system folder. Take Total Comander, install on your phone, and you will be able to copy/paste files out from Windows folder, and then put them on your PC.
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Thanks! I will give it a try!