I'm working on Qtec 2020 polish localization. I'm using the Multilingual User Inteface technology: I've already made tools to produce MUI files and activate their usage on WinCE 4.2.
Almost everything works fine but when i translate string resources in shell32.exe that apply to
Start Menu -> Programs
Start Menu -> Settings
both element lose their icons and the settings element stops working (i get a blank screen)
I've tried some diferent scenarios i.e.:
- translating only the names Program and Settings
- translating the names and the path \Windows\Start Menu\Settings \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
but it didn't work....
I also doesn't see anything helpful in the device registry...
Thanks in advance for any help or hints
Hi folks,
My first post on the list here. Hopefully I've come to the right place.
I have a M1500 SPV pocket pc device. I would like to customize the Start Menu items by removing two of them -Active Sync and Internet Explorer. I have made a cab file which makes changes to the registry and would like (if possible) to delete the above mentioned items from the start menu via making a change to the registry. I know I can delete the shortcut links from the Start Menu folder but I would prefer to do it via a registry edit if possible. Or if possible, use the same cab to delete the shortcuts from the Start Menu (not sure if this is possible!?)
I'm also looking for a way to hide *all* programs from the Start->Programs screen. Any ideas how to achieve this via a registry hack?
Best Regards and thanks a lot for any help,
dav7
Dan - do you want to delete the start menu ("\windows\start menu" and all subfolders and entry on the start menu?)
Or remove most recently used entries on the start menu?
Or programs in "\windows\start menu"?
Registry isn't really your friend here, other then for the MRU list.
V
Hi vijay555,
Thanks for the quick reply. I only want to remove certain programs from Start Menu, this one...
>Or programs in "\windows\start menu"?
I know if I delete those programs from My Device->Windows->Start Menu then it will remove them from the Start Menu without deleteing the actual program. I was just wondering if there was a way to do that via the registry? i.e. perhaps there is a key in the registry somewhere that lists the items to put in the Start Menu following a hard reset?
I am also looking to hide all programs from the main Programs page i.e. the Programs screen\page that shows all the actual Programs. I was wondering if there is a way to do that via the registry?
I know for example I am able to hide things that reside in the Control Panel settings i.e. Connections->Beam. I was wondering if there is a similar way to do that in the Programs screen?
Hope that is clear! or clearer!
Cheers,
dav
dAV:
sounds like you want to edit your startmenu.
Get a file explorer like GSFinder/Resco etc.
navigate to \windows\start menu
and delete/move everything you want to clear out.
V
perhaps there is a key in the registry somewhere that lists the items to put in the Start Menu following a hard reset?
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heh problem is that the registry is reset when you do a hardreset
so it would just go back to default
same thing with the content of your \windows\start menu
all shortcuts would reappear after a hardreset
unless you made a program in the extented rom which removed them when it was run
Hi,
Thats basically what I'm trying to do. I've made a cab file which when run sets a lot of registry settings following a hard reset. As you said, after a hard reset the device is restored to its normal build. My cab runs right after a hard reset to make sure the device is configured the way I want it. Are there any keys in the registry which are responsible for configuring the Start Menu? I cant seem to find one for Start Menu, only the New Menu
An alternative approach is running an exe which deletes the Programs from the Start Menu folder...but I would prefer to parcel it all up in a tiny little cab file if possible...
Thanks again for any suggestions...
Cheers,
dav
i never seen anything like it in the reg
Thats a pity. I cant find anything either. I prefer to do as much as possible in either the CPF or a cab. exe's do the job but there big and more complicated to change. Neverthless seems I'm stuck with an exe for now. Oh well...
Cheers,
Dav
Hi, Dav!
Even though there is no registry solution, exe file is not your only option.
Cabs can contain a setup.dll that exports 4 functions which the system calls before and after installation or uninstall (separate function for each event).
Check MSDN for setup.dll specifics.
Get a cab file that will start up automatically after a hardreset to delete all the fies in the start menu? I think if you delete the files in the start menu, it will be removed in the Programs list. It is basically a short cut file.
levenum said:
Hi, Dav!
Even though there is no registry solution, exe file is not your only option.
Cabs can contain a setup.dll that exports 4 functions which the system calls before and after installation or uninstall (separate function for each event).
Check MSDN for setup.dll specifics.
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Excellent! Thanks a lot, I'll look into that.
Cheers!
Dav
hanmin said:
Get a cab file that will start up automatically after a hardreset to delete all the fies in the start menu? I think if you delete the files in the start menu, it will be removed in the Programs list. It is basically a short cut file.
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Hi Hanmin,
I think you are correct...if you delete *all* files and folders from the Start Menu it will remove the files which are directly situated in the Start Menu folder as well as all files in the Program folder which also resides in the Start Menu folder. This will remove items from both the Start menu and the Programs screen. This is ok for me though as luckily I want to also hide all Programs from the Program screen. A lot of the device functionality has to be hidden from the end users, to prevent them from fiddling with anything and to also hide things like Games etc...
Cheers,
Dav
Hi,
I've managed to get the setup.dll working. Its really useful and stops me needing an exe for many things. However, is it possible to get the dll to show a Dialog window? I've tried incorporating a dialog to the dll but it never seems to show up. I need the user to set a value and was considering doing it via the setup dll, but so far not been able to get the dialog, or even a Message Box to show up when called within the dll?
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Dav
Here is a line of code from Install_Init function that's working perfectly for me:
Code:
g_dlg = CreateDialog(g_hInst, MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDD_MSGDLG), hwndParent, MyDlgProc);
I save g_hInst in DllMain.
As for message boxes, just call them as usual, never had a problem there, but you need to make sure you put your code in the correct function or it will not be called at the right time.
hello guys .. am new
and I would like to greet everyone!
I write to ask if you can change the icon system (the ones in the programs, settings tab, etc.). with which programs?
Thanks to all and I hope you respond
hello
a good program is manilla customiser v0.8 which allows you to change separate elements of the TF3D interface (clocks, icons, curtains, sliders + a few other things). This program can be found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437420
I don't use the TF3D but I would still want to customize the folders icon (start menu/programs).
As it is now the only icons I have are the [games] and [office mobile] icons (icon.ink file). Ive tried to import the icon.ink file from my Glofiish X500+ but when I transfer them they don't work anymore...
Any suggestions?
Hi
i am useing SK Shortcut Manager to do this.
http://www.s-k-tools.com/sksmgr/sksmgr.html
and the .lnk file doesn' t work if it is transferd to another device for a simple reason.the icon itself is stored in .dll file or in .exe file.you would have to transfer those files to.if you are interested PM me and i will upload my .dll files with icons.
sorry for my bad english
Ok i was searching since friday and found nothing, can someone please tell me which dll files if they are, that contains system icons in the xperia, some of the icons are a bit ugly and I wanna change em
i also need to know the files that contain the folder icons and the start menu icon (window flag)
thanks in advance
my intention is to create different sets of icons for the xperia, i.e. vista, kde, ubuntu, etc
Hello
I want to add or remove shortcuts in settings folder and its subfolders, located in start menu. I tried to paste shortcuts in \Windows\Start Menu\Settings and then soft reset but it didnt work
I tried on Diamond with custom 6.5.3 ROM and HD2 with stockage ROM ...
Any ideas how to do that???
Pls help and thank you in advance
Well, actually icons seens to appear in settings/system folder....
how can I put them in main folder or other (personal , connections) folders