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Windows Vista splash screen

I made a flashy Vista splash screen for the PPC startup. You only see it for a few seconds but I think it's a lot better than the stock one.
I have also included the original in case someone decides to try this and go back, and for comparison purposes.
To install: simply move the file named "welcomehead.96.png" into your Windows directory. You will see the splash when you soft reset!
This splash supports both portrait and landscape views.

This does not work for my Wizard.
I think it has to be 320x240. When I use your picture it shows up like a square..

Strange, it works on mine. The reason that I don't have it set to 240x320 is that (like the stock WM5 splash) the phone should know whether you're using portrait or landscape, and clip the picture accordingly.
It may have something to do with your ROM, I dunno. You can always crop it too.

I see this thread's getting a lot of views. If it doesn't work for anyone else, please let me know and I will look into it.

Apache/6700: Success
mattucd (and anyone interested):
Works just great on my Apache/Sprint ppc-6700 (aku 2.1)
Looks great!

Works fine in my dopod 838.thanks for sharing.

Works fine with my wizard and with my hermes also from my site, thanks for sharing.

Here's mine
Here's mine.
I grabbed this one when I was browsing Lakeridge Forums. It works fine on qtek9100 atleast.
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I can't replace the file in my wizard
It gives the usual write protected error when i try.

ClaudioPereira said:
I can't replace the file in my wizard
It gives the usual write protected error when i try.
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try using total commander and not file explorer

nubias_d said:
ClaudioPereira said:
I can't replace the file in my wizard
It gives the usual write protected error when i try.
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try using total commander and not file explorer
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Worked great, Thanks.
It also alowed me to replace the HTC logo for my own logo by replacing the HTCABOUTLOGO.bmp file in the windows directory
Now if i could only get rid of the i-mate screen, my start up screens would all look great...

and if it that doesn't work
convert the pic into a .png file and
just rename the picture welcomehead.69
copy and paste into your Windows folder on your Wizard

Re: Here's mine
araje said:
Here's mine.
I grabbed this one when I was browsing Lakeridge Forums. It works fine on qtek9100 atleast.
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That's pretty sweet, I thought I was being original too.
I like what the artist did, but I prefer not to have things say "Windows Vista," or whatever, unless I'm actually running Windows Vista. I just can't bear to lie to myself like that
edit: and thanks to everyone for their praise! I'm glad it's working out for you.

thanks for the splash screen.
i found i needed total commander to copy it over.

mccune said:
This does not work for my Wizard.
I think it has to be 320x240. When I use your picture it shows up like a square..
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you downloaded the inline sample (right-click, save-as) instead of clicking on the file to load the full version.
This works lovely on my Wizard, thanks.
Howard

Embedded Visual Basic on WM5?

I searched but I can't find anything on this. I have a few games that I can't run because they open up an internet explorer page that says I need embedded visual basic. I thought I have heard before that embedded VB is not compatible with WM5. Is this correct? Is there any workaround to enable these programs to run?
For example a fun game I used to play on my Toshiba e300 a couple years ago, Icy Maze, gives me this error.

Nicnatros said:
I searched but I can't find anything on this. I have a few games that I can't run because they open up an internet explorer page that says I need embedded visual basic. I thought I have heard before that embedded VB is not compatible with WM5. Is this correct? Is there any workaround to enable these programs to run?
For example a fun game I used to play on my Toshiba e300 a couple years ago, Icy Maze, gives me this error.
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You haven't searched my articles, have you ( http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/in...e_on_the_application_you&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 )
Here it is: http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/evb.aspx

Here you go..
I modified the CAB file to allow installation on WM5. I tested it and it does let you install, I can't say if it will work with your programs though.

you can try this too : http://www.omnisoft.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=543&PN=1

Awesome, thanks guys! I tried Kyphur's version of the cab and it works beautifully! I now can play Icy Maze and other great games that have not been updated.
Note: Must install this to main memory. If you install to storage card it will complete and say successful, but it won't work when you go to run the applicable program.

pat12 said:
you can try this too : http://www.omnisoft.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=543&PN=1
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Link doesn't work, says access denied....

Nicnatros said:
Awesome, thanks guys! I tried Kyphur's version of the cab and it works beautifully! I now can play Icy Maze and other great games that have not been updated.
Note: Must install this to main memory. If you install to storage card it will complete and say successful, but it won't work when you go to run the applicable program.
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Are any of these great games freebies that you can share with us?
(Note that I am not asking for Warez or Cracks but Free/Shareware).

kyphur, I guess the link I posted doesn't work because you must have to be registered. It works for me but I am registered. Sorry I mislead you

pat12 said:
kyphur, I guess the link I posted doesn't work because you must have to be registered. It works for me but I am registered. Sorry I mislead you
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No need to apologize but I would recommend that if you post links that require you be a regisered user then please mention that.
I try to limit the number of site I am registered on.

A good site to help you limit wasteful site registrations, if you don't already know, is BugMeNot ...
www.bugmenot.com for future reference.

Nicnatros said:
Note: Must install this to main memory.
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Yup, this is a know problem with WM5 + eVB, as has also been pointed out in my article.

kyphur said:
I modified the CAB file to allow installation on WM5. I tested it and it does let you install, I can't say if it will work with your programs though.
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The default (latest) version will also work with WM5 - it's just that you can't install it on storage cards.

Nicnatros said:
Awesome, thanks guys! I tried Kyphur's version of the cab and it works beautifully! I now can play Icy Maze and other great games that have not been updated.
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There're a lot of eVB games (see www.CeBeans.com for a LOT of them). I, however, would look for Death Drive first, as far as really decent free titles are concerned See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282115 for more info.

Game Recomendation?
Menneisyys said:
There're a lot of eVB games (see www.CeBeans.com for a LOT of them). I, however, would look for Death Drive first, as far as really decent free titles are concerned See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282115 for more info.
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There were a lot of games on that site, among other things. The only problem is they all look the same or are very similar in gameplay.
Looking at your blog, it seems that you keep up with PPC gaming pretty well. I'll be downloading Death Drive tonight. What other freeware games do you recommend for the Wizard, in general? I'm not interested in trials, crippledware, etc.

kyphur said:
I modified the CAB file to allow installation on WM5. I tested it and it does let you install, I can't say if it will work with your programs though.
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Hello kyphur,
Do you know if it is possible to do the same thing for WM6 smartphones version?
Thanks!

i can not find the cab. an i can not figure out where to look plees put the cab up for download here. i have a Mio A501 if it helps

I have a MDA Mail and cant use your VB Runtime because my windows mobile version 5 is with a Featurepack for messeging ans securyty.
Can anybody help me?

I have tried to install the .cab to MainMem but the install terminates almost at the end after showing the error: Failed to load resource DLL MSDAERNO.DLL
Does anyone have any ideas??

vista theme?

is there a patch for the cingular 8525 to make it look like vista? i've seen the skinning stuff, looks to involved ( to many programs ). thanks LuXx

I am running wisbar advanced, and I have a great vista theme that I would be happy to upload, or I can try and find where I originally found it. doesn't take up too many resources, and it has a _ton_ of customization

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I am running wisbar advanced, and I have a great vista theme that I would be happy to upload, or I can try and find where I originally found it. doesn't take up too many resources, and it has a _ton_ of customization
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Thanks you!

LuXx said:
is there a patch for the cingular 8525 to make it look like vista? i've seen the skinning stuff, looks to involved ( to many programs ). thanks LuXx
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I have one that I'm using that doesn't require installing another app that hogs up memory. This is a simple Vista "aero" type theme and a nice dialer to match. I'm using them now and I like 'em. I think I might have even gotten them from the forum, or maybe not. Anyhow, enjoy!

do you have screen shots? What is the tsk file and how do we use it?
Thanks!

TaurusBullba said:
I have one that I'm using that doesn't require installing another app that hogs up memory. This is a simple Vista "aero" type theme and a nice dialer to match. I'm using them now and I like 'em. I think I might have even gotten them from the forum, or maybe not. Anyhow, enjoy!
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Very cool! Clean interface, big keys dialer (gret for big-handed people like me...)

yak86 said:
do you have screen shots? What is the tsk file and how do we use it?
Thanks!
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Sorry, no screen shots handy right now, but all you have to do with the .tsk file is copy it to your \Windows directory. Then, go ahead and change your theme like you normally would. (Start --> Settings --> Today)

TaurusBullba said:
Sorry, no screen shots handy right now, but all you have to do with the .tsk file is copy it to your \Windows directory. Then, go ahead and change your theme like you normally would. (Start --> Settings --> Today)
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I see from your Avatar that your sporting the new Hermes headset. It's nice 'cos it doesn't require the Bluetooth connection - you just tuck the Hermes inside next to your ear and away you go; and with Wifi on it keeps your ear warm as well. I've heard a rumour that there's a dual core Hermes with twin hand-sets that keeps both ears warm. Bit itchy though??
Mike

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I see from your Avatar that your sporting the new Hermes headset. It's nice 'cos it doesn't require the Bluetooth connection - you just tuck the Hermes inside next to your ear and away you go; and with Wifi on it keeps your ear warm as well. I've heard a rumour that there's a dual core Hermes with twin hand-sets that keeps both ears warm. Bit itchy though??
Mike
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Oh yes. You hit the nail on the head there. It's almost a full body headset, as you can see. Quite cozy in the winter... and very stylish to boot.

am i the only one who cant get the cab out if the zip file? the tsk is ok, but i get an error trying to extract the cab...

simonk12 said:
am i the only one who cant get the cab out if the zip file? the tsk is ok, but i get an error trying to extract the cab...
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Not sure what the problem is, Zgembo was able to get it extracted and working. Are you just extracting the whole folder onto your desktop (or somewhere) and then moving it over to the phone?

Exactly, simple as cake... Just copy two file to any folder of your phone, and run it... Dialer (bigger .cab file) is just an option, instals as standard application... Skin (.tsk file) is very compact, and just double click it to add it to phone's themes... You can delete these files after installation...

does anyone know any drawback to the ETEN dialer besides losing video call as an option?

yak86 said:
does anyone know any drawback to the ETEN dialer besides losing video call as an option?
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on this one you also loose smart dial... but its a kick a$$ looking dialer skin

Maybe someone with some skills (definitely not me) can put the smart dial and video option into this dialer skin. I think this was originally created for the 8125. Shogunmark... I know you're a pro. Whatcha think?

TaurusBullba said:
Maybe someone with some skills (definitely not me) can put the smart dial and video option into this dialer skin. I think this was originally created for the 8125. Shogunmark... I know you're a pro. Whatcha think?
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i can build wizard roms and cabs, etc.. but when it comes to *.tsk and dialer skins, i will admit defeat.. i have tried at those and failed so many times.. its not that i couldnt create them, its that they looked horrible.. i am seriously lacking in artistic skills.. i might look into anyway since i am dying to start cooking roms but the bootloaders on these phones right now is a major roadblock.. we will see what time has in store for me

Excellent phone skin! I love it!

i found the site where the nice dialer was from:
http://www.paulya.com/dialerskins.htm
he appears to have E-TEN dialers with Smartdial (scroll down to the bottom round classic) It states the "Blackglass" has smartdial. Anyone try that out on a TyTN?

Anyone know how to fix the AeroMobile.tsk theme to support the Portrait mode? When I slide out my keyboard, the skin should strech but doesn't. I tried to fix it with MS Theme Generator, but no luck... Any suggestions? I'm using Pocket PC 2002 Theme Generator V2, as that seems to be the last release from MS.

yak86 said:
i found the site where the nice dialer was from:
http://www.paulya.com/dialerskins.htm
he appears to have E-TEN dialers with Smartdial (scroll down to the bottom round classic) It states the "Blackglass" has smartdial. Anyone try that out on a TyTN?
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NICE skins?? THEY ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL!
someone has installed yet ?

[APP][WM6.5]CQuickNotes v0.12 [Test for all resolution]

i create this for my daily use, cause i want to check the note quickly
this can't save or read the .pwi file
you need install mortscript first!
v0.12
update for all resolution

whoa, fantasic job!
Please! a VGA version

Awesome work, was wanting this and QVGA even better

Nice App!! Can you make it in WVGA??

chriscsh said:
i create this for my daily use, cause i want to check the note quickly
this can't save or read the .pwi file
you need install mortscript first!
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Convenience app, nice app...
Great Job~

Does this allow you to scroll thru a list of your saved notes? Or is it only the screens I see in the first post. Thanks.

propagandax said:
Does this allow you to scroll thru a list of your saved notes? Or is it only the screens I see in the first post. Thanks.
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only when you click the note, Big Message showup

v0.12 update
just update for all resolution, pls test & feedback

another must have plugin! thnks!

error no opening
I installed mortscript v4.2, but when i click on Titanium plugin, it does not show anything
Could you tell me what version mortscript is required? or could you share with me the commands text?
P.S. I tried an old version of Mortscript, it says endnote is an unknown command

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I installed mortscript v4.2, but when i click on Titanium plugin, it does not show anything
Could you tell me what version mortscript is required? or could you share with me the commands text?
P.S. I tried an old version of Mortscript, it says endnote is an unknown command
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i use the v4.3b5
hope this can help

Works great for me on VGA Touch Pro! Excellent work!

What format are notes saved in?
This looks interesting, but I'm confused about something. What format are the notes saved in? You say it doesn't save or read .pwi, which is the default notes application for WM, but what about .txt? Or is this just internal to your application?
Robert

i'm trying to do by myself but it's hard for noob..
how to have an ITA version?

ihave done !!! wow working for ita
but..only one things:the saved notes haven't the right title write in..
i don't think it's right, someone knows?

TommyRose said:
the saved notes haven't the right title write in..
i don't think it's right, someone knows?
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Same problem here. I edited the mortscript files so that they would work on a german ROM but the notes' content (the texts written to the TEXT2 reg keys) isn't displayed in Titanium.

Fixing the CQuickNotes problem on WVGA
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Same problem here. I edited the mortscript files so that they would work on a german ROM but the notes' content (the texts written to the TEXT2 reg keys) isn't displayed in Titanium.
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I got the same problem - often I got empty pages in Notes plugin - the saved notes in TEXT2 reg key did not show up. (in portrait mode, in ladscape it seemed to be ok)
Problem solution: There is a bug in default.plg file for the CQuickNotes at least for 480x800 resolution. At line 251 there should be a </Text> tag, to close the text definition, but it somehow got under the next <Text></Text> block. This causes the TEXT2 not to show up, because it is not properly defined (it's in another Text block).
I fixed it by editing Titanium_480x800.cpr file in \Windows\ directory. Now it works flawlessly!

Latest Bing app - Cant install :(

Since the latest Bing app with turn by turn nav is out, any chance this can be ported to our aging Vogues?

ugabuga said:
Since the latest Bing app with turn by turn nav is out, any chance this can be ported to our aging Vogues?
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Have you checked the market? As long as you find a QVGA version, there should be no issue.

It's not for qvga devices

scotttr said:
It's not for qvga devices
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Then, I guess unless someone ports it over to QVGA, there isn't much that can be done... thanks for the input scotttr

No need to wait for a port to qvga. Go to where the app is installed. Storage Card\Program Files\Bing this is cause i installed to the sd card. look for a file called bing.config there is a section in the file called UseAppServerUpdates change TRUE to false in a text editor and save. When you start bing it works like a charm. Enjoy!!

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No need to wait for a port to qvga. Go to where the app is installed. Storage Card\Program Files\Bing this is cause i installed to the sd card. look for a file called bing.config there is a section in the file called UseAppServerUpdates change TRUE to false in a text editor and save. When you start bing it works like a charm. Enjoy!!
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I posted a CAB HERE at PPCGeeks with this fix included...
Enjoy!

Thanks Lmiller1708! Just installed it on my Touch with no issues.

Thanks for the hack to get it working... now i've got bing navigation on my kaiser and I can't wait to try it out tomorrow :-D

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I posted a CAB at PPCGeeks with this fix included...
Enjoy!
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Works perfectly on my Motorola A3100 WM6.1 with "low resolution" QVGA
You are amazing.

iolinux333 said:
Works perfectly on my Motorola A3100 WM6.1 with "low resolution" QVGA
You are amazing.
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Guess what...
New Update!
Get it HERE!
Enjoy!

This one works! Amazing turn around with this.

Lmiller1708 said:
I posted a CAB HERE at PPCGeeks with this fix included...
Enjoy!
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Hi - the link keeps timing out. Anyway you can repost the fixed cab file? The cab file i get from microsoft won't allow me to install it to get to the point of moding the config file.
Thanks!

coness said:
Hi - the link keeps timing out. Anyway you can repost the fixed cab file? The cab file i get from microsoft won't allow me to install it to get to the point of moding the config file.
Thanks!
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Have you checked for mirrors in PPCGeek's original thread?

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Guess what...
New Update!
Get it HERE!
Enjoy!
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works great on my GF's Vogue! She was whining about not having live search anymore. One less thing to complain about. Thank you!