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Hey guys...I have searched and search the forums for a way to change the shortcut icons for my programs...can anyone help me with this? I downloaded resource editor but I cannot get it to work...I cant believe something that should be so simple is this much of a pain!!
Anyways, I appreciate any help that you guys/gals can offer.
try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..
EAsy!!!
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
AWESOME!!! They both work like a charm!!!
Since you have to pay for SK Tools I guess I will go with the freeware...but thanks again this was exactly what i needed and very user friendly!
Here's Pics
Checkout some of mine!!! Vistaized!!!!
mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Ive got a question about using ResHacker...what file format do the icons have to be in? Ive got them in .ico also I am trying to put a icon to an application that doesnt currently have one do you know how I can do this in Res Hacker
In SKtools: I'm having problems with the icon format as well...any idea what format its looking for?
I guess I spoke to soon about them running perfect
How to
In ResHacker open file u want to change the icon of, then hit the action button, and then replace icon. However, with some .exe or .dll files u cannot change there icons.
any help on this one. I have shortcut creator and for some reason when i point it to the Lnk file then to the ico file it just makes a duplicate and renames the old .bak. the icons don't change?
I tried the sk iconmaker and it won't show any of my ico files in the folder.
how can you change icons?
Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html
this stuff is gold thanks for all the links.
Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..
vikasraj said:
Has anyone tried to sucessfull take out the dll file from the folder to the storage card....
kindly help if yes..
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Look at this post:
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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Tools for hacking dll, exe, etc. for shortcut icons.
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
Restorator is an award-winning utility to edit windows resources in applications and their components, e.g. files with .exe, .dll, .res, .rc, .dcr, extension (see PE files and RES files).
Change, add, remove resources such as text, images, icons, sounds, videos, version, dialogs and menus in almost all programs.
Restorator is used for translation/localization, customization, design improvement and development.
This resource editor comes with an intuitive user-interface, complete documentation with many examples and prompt user support in the discussion forums or via email.
Download: [trial version] - [patch for full version]
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besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
ytsejam_ said:
try this
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
it's exactly what you are looking for..
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Resource Hacker
mrram said:
Use ResHacker(http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/) and make sure u have some your files formated as .ico. U can find such files @
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/dock/?order=9&alltime=yes
http://www.iconarchive.com/category/application-icons.html
http://www.crystalxp.net/
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Resource Editor
Colin Wilson has written an open source Resource Editor which may interest those looking for source code.
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RViewer for PPC
WhiteRussianBC said:
Well, You could do it manually. To change the icon of all shortcuts download a registry editor (PHM RegEdit is free and great), Then goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\inkfile\defaulticon.Edit the string value "default" to the path to the icon you whant all shortcuts to have. The path must lead to a exe, dll or ico file.
DOWNLOAD rViwer TO MANAGE ICON IN dll FILES
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-rviewer-v0-2.html
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RomExtractor(PPC exe)
jmckeejr said:
Are you trying to extract the files from the ROM? You can use ROMExtractor to copy hard to get files from device. just run the exe and select the filesyou want.
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wg5566 said:
Add one more tools:
Restorator,
besides we got:
SK Shortcut Manager
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Great useful thread. Thanks.
Concerning icons I like to add this thread
[size=+2]SSMaPa2D no more continued[/size]
Take the SSMaPa version. its customized also for manila2d.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2400995
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[size=+0][18/11/2008] SSMaPa2D (Alpha) 0.2.2.1 (18/11/2008)[/size]
Hi guys,
simple Manila2D patcher -> SSMaPa2D version 0.2.2.1
this version is only for Manila2D devices! For Manila3D use this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2400995
please test it and let me know if there are bugs…
Patch options:
.) Replace Calender
.) Replace Mail
.) Replace Opera
.) Replace Camera
.) Time Click Man2d
.) Bluetooth Settings
Note: extended Init not possible at the moment. If someone facing UnauthorizedAccessException tell here.
How does it work ?
1.) Copy SSMaPa2D.exe to pda and start it.
2.) Press "Init"
3.) Under settings – click on description line what you want to change
4.) Then change the program what you want in fields below + click on "patch" + "save"
5.) Under deploy – click "Deploy".
After that you can exit the program.
If your files are signed, you're asked if you want to unsign them.
Please note, I didn't find a way to remove the signatures in a 'correct' way. I do an exe-based-deactivating. This is ok, as long as you don't want to resign them. If you want to resign them with your own certificate chose no and do it by hand.
Also I didn't have a manila2d testdevice... So it was a little bit difficult to test the application, but I had a motivator and beta tester
Thank you camel (camro)!
Please donate for me! I'm a apprentice and use a lot of my free time for working on the computer, to be able to create such tools.
[size=+2]Thank you [/size]
Received Donations:
none for SSMaPa2D
Cu sven
Version 0.2.2.1 (18/11/2008)
- First release
--> Excuse the Versionnumber. It's because of the paralell-developement from SSMaPa and SSMaPa2D
-- reserved --
I must be doing something wrong; I don't have anything showing up under the description line.
fredcatsmommy said:
I must be doing something wrong; I don't have anything showing up under the description line.
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strange.
if others have same problem, post here and mail me your manila2d.exe...
thank you
I like the idea of this, but I am having a problem. When I select a description to edit and then select the ..., although all folders is selected, not all of them are showing up. I am missing Program Files, Windows, etc. Looking forward to a fix for this.
this is a "file explorer" related problem.
ex:
1.) please check the link file of creating of a "new appointment" on thumbal folder in start menu with a file browser (ex: total commander resco explorer)
2.) copy the string from there then to m2d patcher . the same on paramter - i (have tested it) and it works
@sven - maybe you can post a screen shot of the gui on first posting.
camro said:
this is a "file explorer" related problem.
ex:
1.) please check the link file of creating of a "new appointment" on thumbal folder in start menu with a file browser (ex: total commander resco explorer)
2.) copy the string from there then to m2d patcher . the same on paramter - i (have tested it) and it works
@sven - maybe you can post a screen shot of the gui on first posting.
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I realize I can create the path manually or copying it from a link, but I would much rather be able to browse to the file I want and have the app create the path . I use Resco File Explorer, so getting the full path is no issue. Thanks.
It seems I can only assign the software in the storage card. Is there any way for me to assign the software in the main memory ?
chihliouma said:
It seems I can only assign the software in the storage card. Is there any way for me to assign the software in the main memory ?
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you can copy the software the every location and you can start the software from every location.
if you need this very often - create a link to the exe and move it to your start menu folder - thats it
@browing with the file explorer extension.
i know that there is somewhere an extra plugin for browsing easier to folder directions.... maybe somebody can do a search under xda...
camro said:
@browing with the file explorer extension.
i know that there is somewhere an extra plugin for browsing easier to folder directions.... maybe somebody can do a search under xda...
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Use FileDialogChanger / gsgetfile.dll for a better filedialog
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039/
take the english and not the japanese version
How to point to Day view, Task .. shortcut of ThumbCal ?!
I just copy all path (view the Task.lnk, Dayview.lnk ... by Resco Explorer) but it say error !
shpy said:
How to point to Day view, Task .. shortcut of ThumbCal ?!
I just copy all path (view the Task.lnk, Dayview.lnk ... by Resco Explorer) but it say error !
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don't copy the whole path.
enter only the exepath, then do the arguments in argument box.
for example:
exe: \Interner Speicher\Programme\ThumbApps\ThumbCal\ThumbCal.exe
argument: -i
working dir: \Interner Speicher\Programme\ThumbApps\ThumbCal\
cu
sven
svenso said:
don't copy the whole path.
enter only the exepath, then do the arguments in argument box.
for example:
exe: \Interner Speicher\Programme\ThumbApps\ThumbCal\ThumbCal.exe
argument: -i
working dir: \Interner Speicher\Programme\ThumbApps\ThumbCal\
cu
sven
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Please, can you make Task, Day view of Thumbcal work ?! I done exactly what you wrote above but it's not work. (changed the path, and i can make Thumbcal work.)
svenso said:
Use FileDialogChanger / gsgetfile.dll for a better filedialog
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039/
take the english and not the japanese version
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Ok, I guess I can make you easier here. Download the attachment and unzip and copy inside 2 files (you should choose "show all files" option when using the file explorer) into \windows.
After that, go to Settings/System tab, then you should see "File dailog Changer". Enter the software, and choose the "Exchange Standard File Dialog, click "add". Now it should trigger the shield feature of file browser for SSMAPA2D now.
Now you can assign the software as you want by using SSMAPA2D.
Nothing showing up under "Settings" tab
Hi,
INIT seems to work but the settings tab is empty and I cannot add or change anything.
Any ideas?
What am I doing wrong?
Regard,
John
jhuppertz said:
Hi,
INIT seems to work but the settings tab is empty and I cannot add or change anything.
Any ideas?
What am I doing wrong?
Regard,
John
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do you have a cooked rom?
svenso said:
do you have a cooked rom?
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Yep, this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416636
jhuppertz said:
Yep, this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416636
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I don't know exactly why, but cooked rooms can cause problems..
I don't have the time to flash all posssible roms and check if ssmapa works..
sorry
This is the path of task.lnk of Thumbcal:
".../thumbcal.exe" task?thumbcal....
So, what and where should i type in :
New program:
Arguments:
Working Dir:
??
shpy said:
This is the path of task.lnk of Thumbcal:
".../thumbcal.exe" task?thumbcal....
So, what and where should i type in :
New program:
Arguments:
Working Dir:
??
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new program: full path to thumbcal is the simpliest thing...
search for thumbcal.exe. In this format: "/programs/myprogram/myprog.exe"
arguments: task?thumbcal....
working dir: full path to thumbcal is the simpliest thing (but don't add the exename, only "/programs/myprogram/" not "/programs/myprogram/myprog.exe"
cu sven
There r some programs that I've installed into my devive. However it;s XML files when u open them. Now what applications do I need to open them? Appreciate if somebody could help.
I think you have .cab files.
So, you don't have to open them: just put them in your phone and run them
When I open the program files, it said I have to run d applications first. But then
what application is it referring to?
Thomaswoon said:
When I open the program files, it said I have to run d applications first. But then
what application is it referring to?
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Could you be a bit more specific? Which programs, filenames etc?
xml is just text it's not a real program
xml is often used to store settings and
define themes for other programs
you can use total commander to view the
xml text not that it will do you much good
if you expected to run xml as a program
good day
can someone tell me how to move the cahe folder of opera browser from the phone memory to the card memory i have an hd blackston wm 6.1
thanks
Hi there,
you can try the following (sourced from mobilitysite.com):
Move data and cache around to save memory
By default Opera installed a bunch of files and keeps cache in precious application data space (RAM). At least with the WM2003se version. By moving all of these files to a CF Card or SD memory stick you free up valuable RAM.
1) Edit the "Opera.ini" file located in "\Application Data\Opera"
2) Go to the "[User Prefs]" group
3) Change "Opera Directory=\Application Data\Opera" to a location that you would prefer such as "\cf card\opera"
4) Change "Help Directory=\Application Data\Opera\Help" to a location that you would prefer such as "\cf card\opera\help"
5) Move the following files and folders to the location that you specified above:
cach4 (folder)
help (folder)
imgcss (folder)
startpage (folder)
styles (folder)
chartables.bin
cookies4.dat
global.dat
opcacrt6.dat
opera.dir
oprand.dat
opssl6.dat
viger.dat
vlink4.dat
You are left with these files/folders in "\Application Data\Opera"
skin (folder)
opera6.adr
input.ini
opera.ini
english.lng
Mastoid said:
Hi there,
you can try the following (sourced from mobilitysite.com):
Move data and cache around to save memory
By default Opera installed a bunch of files and keeps cache in precious application data space (RAM). At least with the WM2003se version. By moving all of these files to a CF Card or SD memory stick you free up valuable RAM.
1) Edit the "Opera.ini" file located in "\Application Data\Opera"
2) Go to the "[User Prefs]" group
3) Change "Opera Directory=\Application Data\Opera" to a location that you would prefer such as "\cf card\opera"
4) Change "Help Directory=\Application Data\Opera\Help" to a location that you would prefer such as "\cf card\opera\help"
5) Move the following files and folders to the location that you specified above:
cach4 (folder)
help (folder)
imgcss (folder)
startpage (folder)
styles (folder)
chartables.bin
cookies4.dat
global.dat
opcacrt6.dat
opera.dir
oprand.dat
opssl6.dat
viger.dat
vlink4.dat
You are left with these files/folders in "\Application Data\Opera"
skin (folder)
opera6.adr
input.ini
opera.ini
english.lng
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i didnt know what do you mean by edit (opera.ini)) is their any cab file without doing all this? thanks for trying helping me
abiis said:
i didnt know what do you mean by edit (opera.ini)) is their any cab file without doing all this? thanks for trying helping me
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Try connecting via Activesync on your PC to locate the Opera.ini file, not through File Explorer, Resco Explorer, or Total Commander. If you still cannot find the file, on your PC, go to the Control Panel, Folder Options. In Folder Options on the View tab, under Hidden Files and folders, select the Show Hidden Files and Folders radio option, click OK.
1.Connect your phone to your computer, and connect to ActiveSync.
2.Open the ActiveSync window, then click the Explore Device button.
3.Navigate to \Application Data\Opera 9.x.
4.Find the opera.ini file (If you don't have file extensions enabled, it should just show as "opera".)
5.Copy the file to your desktop.
6.Open the file in a text editor, such as Notepad. Immediately do a File>Save as and rename the file to something other than opera.ini. This is your backup, just in case.
7.Now open the original opera.ini file. Scroll down to the [User Prefs] section and insert the following line: Cache Directory4=\Storage Card\operacache\. (Note: "operacache" can be renamed to anything you want.) Save and close the file.
8.Copy the new file back to your device, into the same \Application Data\Opera 9.x.
I'm not aware of any other ways to get around this.
mastoid said:
try connecting via activesync on your pc to locate the opera.ini file, not through file explorer, resco explorer, or total commander. If you still cannot find the file, on your pc, go to the control panel, folder options. In folder options on the view tab, under hidden files and folders, select the show hidden files and folders radio option, click ok.
1.connect your phone to your computer, and connect to activesync.
2.open the activesync window, then click the explore device button.
3.navigate to \application data\opera 9.x.
4.find the opera.ini file (if you don't have file extensions enabled, it should just show as "opera".)
5.copy the file to your desktop.
6.open the file in a text editor, such as notepad. Immediately do a file>save as and rename the file to something other than opera.ini. This is your backup, just in case.
7.now open the original opera.ini file. Scroll down to the [user prefs] section and insert the following line: Cache directory4=\storage card\operacache\. (note: "operacache" can be renamed to anything you want.) save and close the file.
8.copy the new file back to your device, into the same \application data\opera 9.x.
I'm not aware of any other ways to get around this.
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hi
one more question plz if i do this steps will opera browser have speed problems thank you for helping me
abiis said:
hi
one more question plz if i do this steps will opera browser have speed problems thank you for helping me
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Hi Abiis,
Yes. Unfortunately, this will affect the speed of your browser. I'm not saying you should try this, all I have done is posted a possible solution in reference to your query. I personally wouldn't recommend putting the cache on the storage card as this will result in slowing down the browser and possibly make it crash more often.
It is entirely up to you whether you try this but if you do not want a slow and laggy browser, then I would suggest you avoid doing this.
Good luck
Mastoid said:
Hi Abiis,
Yes. Unfortunately, this will affect the speed of your browser. I'm not saying you should try this, all I have done is posted a possible solution in reference to your query. I personally wouldn't recommend putting the cache on the storage card as this will result in slowing down the browser and possibly make it crash more often.
It is entirely up to you whether you try this but if you do not want a slow and laggy browser, then I would suggest you avoid doing this.
Good luck
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HI Mastoid
thank you for your help thats what i want to know and thanks for your time you helped me a lot thanx bro
good day
abiis said:
HI Mastoid
thank you for your help thats what i want to know and thanks for your time you helped me a lot thanx bro
good day
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No problem man, anytime
solution found, thread closed by request
I have created a folder on my external sd card named Movies.
I use Moboplayer, and have pre-set it to only view that folder when opened. But, after viewing any of the files in the sd card folder, the folder and files are displayed in Gallery. How can I prevent that from happening?
Or, put another way, I want to store some video files on my external sd card
and want to be the only one who is able to view them?
create a file in that directory called .nomedia that will prevent it being scanned by Gallery
Thanks, I'll try that later today and report back.
gunnyman said:
create a file in that directory called .nomedia that will prevent it being scanned by Gallery
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As a beginner with Android, I'm not sure I know how to do what you said to do.
Can you please tell me the easiest way to create that file? Thanks again.
Sure. Open an adb shell. Change to the directory you want the file in. Type "touch .nomedia "
Press enter
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As an Android beginner, I have no idea what or how to use and adb shell.
Does it require that the Tab be Rooted?
Can I use a file manager like Astro?
Can I open the folder on my win xp desktop and create the file om the sd card with windows explorer?
Sorry to be so dense here, but, I am trying to learn what to do.
jostarr said:
As an Android beginner, I have no idea what or how to use and adb shell.
Does it require that the Tab be Rooted?
Can I use a file manager like Astro?
Can I open the folder on my win xp desktop and create the file om the sd card with windows explorer?
Sorry to be so dense here, but, I am trying to learn what to do.
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Get the free ES File Explorer from the store. You can do all the MS Windows-esque file management with that.
What is going to prevent someone else from launching Mobo and seeing the same files that you do?
I do have ES File Explorer installed, and didn't find a way to create a new file in that folder. Can you please suggest what to do when I get to the folder in question? Thanks.
As for your question about others using Mobo, is there a way to password protect a give app?
jostarr said:
I do have ES File Explorer installed, and didn't find a way to create a new file in that folder. Can you please suggest what to do when I get to the folder in question? Thanks.
As for your question about others using Mobo, is there a way to password protect a give app?
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Ok, es 101: the key to finding everything is the menu button that spears on the dock in es. From there you can select new> folder.
android/linux 101: any file or folder named starting with a period is deemed "hidden". An example would be a folder called .media. Because the name behind with a period, it is now hidden. To show hidden file, go into es file explorer settings, and check "show hidden files"
...and if you don't want to play with renaming folders every time, try Hide It Pro from the market. You set a password that is required to open the app. It disguise itself as a fake audio manager. You just need to browse to the file you need to hide and select "share with audio manager". There's a really good guide inside the app when you install it but its rather simple Works great on Iconia.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&feature=search_result
It also displays adds but its free and your hidden content is just a "click" away You can hide any file type compared to Photo Vault and Video Vault (they support only several file formats and they are paid apps)
Use a file manager such as astro, and change the format of the video to a format that doesn't exist by renaming it, for example: video.avi ----> video.uitpo, then the video won't be shown in gallery or anywhere else, and whenever you wanna view the video just change the format back to what it was.
gunnyman said:
create a file in that directory called .nomedia that will prevent it being scanned by Gallery
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I have created a file in my directory named .nomedia
But, when the Acer is powered off and started up again, all the files in this directory show up in the Gallery again. That approach doesn't seem to work for me.