Merging registry? - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

I have PHM reg editor installed, but all I can do with it is restore a registry. What I want to do is merge a registry so the registry setting that are missing(not really sure which ones are) are added back and such. How can I do this? Thanks

anyone know? Please?

I'd try something like dotfred task manager for this...
http://www.dotfred.net/TaskMgr.htm

You can export that registry setting using PHM reg editor, copy to your pc and merge it into any.reg.

sakajati said:
You can export that registry setting using PHM reg editor, copy to your pc and merge it into any.reg.
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I think (although I'm not absolutely certain) that the op wants to import some registry settings, which (AFAIK) cannot be done easily with PHM RegEdit

Yes, I want to import reg settings(with out deleting the current ones on there) and PHM does not let me.

yrsmart said:
Yes, I want to import reg settings(with out deleting the current ones on there) and PHM does not let me.
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dotfred task manager has a registry import function. I'd backup before just to be safe though!

I tried it but it gave me an error and the missing registry files were not actually imported.

What are you trying to install, what registry settings?

If I knew what exact reg setting it was, I would have done it manually. I am trying to get back my predictive texting I lost after installing and uninstalling the Diamond keyboard. So I did a back of my device, did hard reset, then used PHM reg to save the whole default registry. I proceed installed the back up of my registy and then tried to merge the registry with the software mentioned and here we are now.

You need to find out which parts of the registries you want to merge. There simply isn't any piece of software with the intelligence to do that for you.
If you have both your default registry and your own custom registry in .reg format, put them on your PC and use UltraEdit or any similar editor with compare/diff functionality to spot the differences. Judge for yourself which of these are the ones you need. Put only these lines in a new .reg file with the correct header. Copy that to your device, run it, ready for test.
I believe all devices here use unicode, so don't use a .txt based editor.

well I think it maybe the whole hkey local machine I may have to merge or at least everything that does not have to do with installed apps and software.

yrsmart said:
well I think it maybe the whole hkey local machine I may have to merge or at least everything that does not have to do with installed apps and software.
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HKLM contains some keys related to software.

l3v5y said:
HKLM contains some keys related to software.
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Do you know where, the auto complete text feature is located in the registry?

yrsmart said:
Do you know where, the auto complete text feature is located in the registry?
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Depends on which keyboard!
Search for "XT9" which does some of them.

then what next?

yrsmart said:
then what next?
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Did you get any results from that?

yes. there is a whole set of registy in the folder thing there.

anyone please?

what setting should i change?

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Automate my registry changes

I always have to manually regedit several entries every time I rebuild my phone (which is quite often) and am curious on how to automate this. With my PC I simply export the key, modify it if I'm actually deleting the key, and create a batch file with a regedit /s command. Can anyone direct me in this on the pocket PC?
TIA !
Steven
Dr Puttingham said:
I always have to manually regedit several entries every time I rebuild my phone (which is quite often) and am curious on how to automate this. With my PC I simply export the key, modify it if I'm actually deleting the key, and create a batch file with a regedit /s command. Can anyone direct me in this on the pocket PC?
TIA !
Steven
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Howdy Steven - have you tried Resco Registry? From a quick peek I can see that it can import/export keys...might be just what you are looking for.
Two options:
1. Invest in Tweaks2k which will make setting a bit easier to apply.
2. Install a cab file. The catch here is that you are relying on someone else to accumulate and make the settings for you.
Here is a sample .cab file (a list of the changes are provided).
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=868924
Steven,
if you tell me what registry entries you need (or if you can export them with a registry editor) then i'll build a cab file which can install the registry edits and all you need to do is reset the device after the cab installs.
by reset you'll need to do the power off reset not the soft reset pin hole...
PHM reg editor has a backup and restore. U could use this and its free
lvlolvlo said:
Steven,
if you tell me what registry entries you need (or if you can export them with a registry editor) then i'll build a cab file which can install the registry edits and all you need to do is reset the device after the cab installs.
by reset you'll need to do the power off reset not the soft reset pin hole...
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This is what I'm looking for, building a cab file. However I would like to be taught how to fish rather than being given a fish. Where can I find some instructions regarding this?
Thanks!
Steven
Well I was recently taught how to do this using an application called WinCE CAB Manager.....the license fee is expensive which is why I offered to do it for you....
JNGold said:
Two options:
1. Invest in Tweaks2k which will make setting a bit easier to apply.
2. Install a cab file. The catch here is that you are relying on someone else to accumulate and make the settings for you.
Here is a sample .cab file (a list of the changes are provided).
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=868924
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The sample cab file you referenced is a start, thanks! I'm not a programmer but I can write a wicked Dos batch file so this is where I want to start I believe. 'long as I don't have to talk my wife into writing some C code or such I'm cewl.
lvlolvlo said:
Well I was recently taught how to do this using an application called WinCE CAB Manager.....the license fee is expensive which is why I offered to do it for you....
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I see that! $150 is quite expensive. I'm most appreciative of your offer. I really do want to learn to do this on my own though.
Thanks!
i think they have a trial....15 uses.?? i think.....so if you want to use that it works to a certain point.....
lvlolvlo said:
i think they have a trial....15 uses.?? i think.....so if you want to use that it works to a certain point.....
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I just might give that a shot. Thanks again for the lead!
Cheers,
Steven
TRE regedit:
TRE.EXE -s file1.reg
tweakradje said:
TRE regedit:
TRE.EXE -s file1.reg
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Thanks, I'll give it a try!

Can someone show me step by step .. how to export registry settings..

How do I export the registry settings for a today plugin or software like weather panel.. rlcalendar..
Hkey_current_user/software/marsware/weather panel...
Hkey_current_user/software/RLcalendar...
i want to save my setting so that next time i flash my phone.. i can just import the settings and wouldn't have to set it up maunally..
I tried exporting with PHM regedit.. by click and holding on "RLcalendar" Folder in the registry tree.. but when I tried to import it to test.. it says "the specified file is not a registry script"
thanks
LOL! Same thing from the chat ! Try using a free desktop reg editor to export.
lol.. gotta get my info somewhow!..
i dont understand what you mean.. a DESKTOP editor?
i have to use my PC to do this?
You don't have to if the PHM wasn't working for you. I'm not sure of which are free, but if you used a desktop one, you could open the registry and export the keys you wanted.
Oh! Just remembered, someone posted som development thread and said to use this one:
WindowsCE Registry Editor
http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/
Someone from the PPCGeeks had a thread on this, I think it was named "Lazy Man's Way", anyways, you can export with this, then make the .rgu file, or OEMizer for building.
please use the QUESTIONS thread next time.
nir36 said:
please use the QUESTIONS thread next time.
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actually I wouldn't recommend that
what error does it give you after trying to import the registry? make sure you export the registry as an .ru or .registry file
i don't think you intended to quote me
b16daddy said:
How do I export the registry settings for a today plugin or software like weather panel.. rlcalendar..
Hkey_current_user/software/marsware/weather panel...
Hkey_current_user/software/RLcalendar...
i want to save my setting so that next time i flash my phone.. i can just import the settings and wouldn't have to set it up maunally..
I tried exporting with PHM regedit.. by click and holding on "RLcalendar" Folder in the registry tree.. but when I tried to import it to test.. it says "the specified file is not a registry script"
thanks
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dotfred's works fine for me
bbobeckyj said:
dotfred's works fine for me
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thanks! this worked for me..

How to edit HKLM

HI im pretty new to all of this can anyone help me with info of where to get the software to edit hklm etc.
Thanks
knightrider66 said:
HI im pretty new to all of this can anyone help me with info of where to get the software to edit hklm etc.
Thanks
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Use by example the freeware program PHM, that you can find here.
knightrider66 said:
HI im pretty new to all of this can anyone help me with info of where to get the software to edit hklm etc.
To edit the registry, you can install on your phone one of the following (I'm sure there are other options, but these are three I know):
Total Commander (free)
Resco Explorer (7-day trial, costs $29.95USD)
PHM Registry Editor (free, but site seems to be offline)
Personally I'm happy with Total Commander, which will also let you delete/change locked files, create shortcuts, etc. The only negative is poor optimization for finger touch, so be careful when you use it. No fat fingers!
In Total Commander, navigate to "\\\" (three slashes) to get to the registry. FYI you may need to restart for certain registry changes to take effect.
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Registry editor question

Hi,
I am starting to grips with the HD2, and windows mobile slowly but surely. I'm now ready to take the plunge with the registry editor and file editor. A lot of people recommend Resco, so I have tried to install it from here http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/downloads.asp
I install the cab on the phone and ge the resco icno in the start menu, but when I click it it says
"The file ':RRegistry cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of it's components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring the files."
I tried installing it again but go the same message. What am I doing wrong?
And now I have another issue. I uninstalled it and non I have duplicate HTC People, HTC Footprints, HTC Calendar, HTC Music, and HTC Twiiter icons in the start menu. HOwever, the pictures of these 'new' icons are all the same, and are just look like blue and white folders. WHere have these come from and how do I get rid of them?
Cheers
I have installed Resco File Explorer without any problems. All I can suggest is that you remove it then reset before trying to re install.
If you still have problems SKTools also has a registry editor which works well but resco is a really good file manager.
With regard to the icons on the start menu once you have registry editor up and working there is a fix for that in the sticky "hints and tips thread" at the start of the forum.
Good luck
Sorted it, was downloading for smartphone, when needed to download for pocket PC, what a numpty
Snerkler,
Be really careful when using any registry editor. The ability to screw things up is huge!
Always start by taking a backup of your registry first (think you can do this with Resco Explorer) BEFORE making any changes. May as well also backup the device in case you really screw up and need to hard reset.
I'm not trying to scare you, rather give you the benefit of some bitter experience!
WB
PS If yo install the tool BSB Tweaks which you can find here on XDA, you can use a setting that allows you to install unsigned apps.
Hope this helps.
WB
wacky.banana said:
Snerkler,
Be really careful when using any registry editor. The ability to screw things up is huge!
Always start by taking a backup of your registry first (think you can do this with Resco Explorer) BEFORE making any changes. May as well also backup the device in case you really screw up and need to hard reset.
I'm not trying to scare you, rather give you the benefit of some bitter experience!
WB
PS If yo install the tool BSB Tweaks which you can find here on XDA, you can use a setting that allows you to install unsigned apps.
Hope this helps.
WB
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Thanks for the advice. I have already tweaked a couple of settings, but not backed them up :-/ Only changed this though so nothing too major:-
35. Enable Clickable Links in Zoomed Out Opera
This reg edit allows you to tap on a link without the need for zooming in first.
HKLM/Software/Opera/Info/az_overview_threshold
Change value from 64 to 32 (I've changed it to 10 though as found 32 still didn't work)
HOw do I back up registry using resco? And how do I back up the phone?
When I installed resco I got duplicate folders in my start menu for message, emails and things, but the icons were just blue and white folders, how do I get rid of these icons?
Try going to My Device/Windows/Start Menu/Programs and looking for the duplicate entries using Resco Explorer. Delete those entries and you should be OK.
Resco Explorer has a 'Recycle Bin' facility in case you want to make sure you keep the deleted items until you are sure you don't need them.
NeilM said:
Try going to My Device/Windows/Start Menu/Programs and looking for the duplicate entries using Resco Explorer. Delete those entries and you should be OK.
Resco Explorer has a 'Recycle Bin' facility in case you want to make sure you keep the deleted items until you are sure you don't need them.
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After a soft reset, the duplicate entries come back.

HTC HD 2 Registry

Anybody know how to access HTC HD2 registry?
I'm quite confused abt getting it done.
Use a registry editor and go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Loader\LoadModuleLow
create new DWORD entry named ffmpeg.plg
assign to it value 1.
I dun quite understand how u do e registry editor on e phone? I can't seem to find.
You need a registry editor like e.g. Total Commander. I myself use Mobile Registry Editor, which you can use from your PC.
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-and-Shell/Windows/Mobile-Registry-Editor-10636.shtml
So that means after downloading the mobile registry editor I juz need to plug in my phone and make the necessary changes as in the instruction given?
Yep. Download it and you'll see how it works. It's pretty easy.
But always be careful when editing the registry, I'd suggest you write down the original values.
dio62000 said:
Yep. Download it and you'll see how it works. It's pretty easy.
But always be careful when editing the registry, I'd suggest you write down the original values.
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Thanks Bro. Appreciate your help.
I juz tried and it say access denied
You could try again. I get this error from time to time, but the next time I tried it did work.
Otherwise you could try Total Commander or RegEdit or any of the other registry editors that are available. They work from your phone. Don't know exactly which ones are free. Search this forum and Google and you will find.
dio62000 said:
You could try again. I get this error from time to time, but the next time I tried it did work.
Otherwise you could try Total Commander or RegEdit or any of the other registry editors that are available. They work from your phone. Don't know exactly which ones are free. Search this forum and Google and you will find.
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Does it show all the directory or it will only show certain directory only?
Cause i'm not able to find HKLM\Software\Opera\Info
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/phmregistryeditor.shtml
The one I use and I have never had any problems with it. Plus, you don`t need a PC in order to use it.
Is there a more friendly Finger registry editor than PHM Registry Editor v0.70

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