Hey, is there any way of accessing the Windows folder through my PC?
I can access on the phone fine, but every time I put the location of the folder it dosn't work.
you can mate just goto Folder Options > View then check "Show Hidden Files" afterwards you should see the Windows Folder under the Root of your phone
yeah ive done that already and it dont work still
You can access by connecting to ActiveSync.
Or you can try MyMobiler
ToxicDragon said:
Hey, is there any way of accessing the Windows folder through my PC?
I can access on the phone fine, but every time I put the location of the folder it dosn't work.
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Hey mate.. I was going nuts having this same problem until I found this setting in Folder Options: 'Hide protected operating system files'
Make sure this is turned off and you should be able to view it fine.
Hi, I am searching everywhere for an answer to this problem, I have changed everything in tools/folder options to show protected files but still cannot access the windows folder on a Trinity. (i know this is a Blackstone section but this is where I found the existing thread)
I am using XP, this is really baking my noodle, help please?
if you are doing it via the active syncsiupplied with the phone be patient.
when i click to open the folder it takes a while before it opens up.
could give that a go as i thought it didn't work either.
Thanks I found how to do it, my copy of Windows was missing a required dll, am able to see all files now and problem solved.
I checked all the correct settings in folder options but they kept reverting to hidden, so if this is happening to you on XP do this;
RUN;
CMD;
regsvr32 /ishell.dll
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I don't know if anyone else has run into this, but I cannot find the Windows folder to do various things..... I have a feeling it has to do with Vista but I don't know....
Can anyone help me out?
You have to tell it to show hidden files and folders, and quite possibly protected OS files and folders as well. I don't remember which or both it was.
In Windows Explorer in Vista, press the alt key to show the menus, then go to Tools -> Folder Options, go to the View tab, and towards the bottom you'll see the check boxes for it.
I have already done that and it still won't show up...
Me too
Same boat as the OP. Tried showing hidden files... nothing. I have to transfer to device than copy paste.
You sure you unchecked hide protected system files as well, not just hidden? Because it works perfectly fine for me when I do that. I don't see what else it could be.
Not working wid me even! Unchecked both the options!
DO same on phone
Click show All files on your phone folder menu option. Try that, maybe it will help
Hi, I'm trying to change the "AU" symbol key file which is located in windows folder on the device, the only way to change it is by connecting to a pc, but for some reason the windows folder is not being detected... i've tried manually adding \windows to the address but no luck, please help.
kind regards,
Joel
blink182_joel said:
Hi, I'm trying to change the "AU" symbol key file which is located in windows folder on the device, the only way to change it is by connecting to a pc, but for some reason the windows folder is not being detected... i've tried manually adding \windows to the address but no luck, please help.
kind regards,
Joel
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make sure you tick "Show Hidden File/Folder" and untick "Hide system/protected files/folder" in the folder option setting (in your PC).
blink182_joel said:
Hi, I'm trying to change the "AU" symbol key file which is located in windows folder on the device, the only way to change it is by connecting to a pc, but for some reason the windows folder is not being detected... i've tried manually adding \windows to the address but no luck, please help.
kind regards,
Joel
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The Windows folder on the X1 (or any PPC) is classed as a system folder. When viewed on your PC (and you have the folder options set to hide system files and folders), they won't show up.
Go to Control Panel/Folder options on your PC and select "Show hidden files and folders" and also de-select "Hide protected operating system files"
It is recommended to re-select the latter after you've finished doing what you need to do with your X1, to protect your files on your PC.
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Cheers buddy, i knew of the show hidden files and folders, but wasn't aware of the protected files option. nice one, greatly appreciated.
best regards,
Joel
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
Hi I am trying to install sqlce3.5 on a rom which dosen't have cf2.0 (cabs don't work) so I was thinking of manually copying the dll files to the windows folder to see what happens but I cant figure out how to access the windows folder from my pc (windows 7 RC if that matters) any ideas?
Via active sync choose the 'explore' options under 'tools' then a window will pop up. The default directory will be your documents folder what you need to do is go up one directory which will then be your device's root folder. Then from there you'll see the windows folder.
on windows 7 you have to use device manager and when i choose browse device it take to me choose either phone memory or memory card, if i choose phones memory the windows folder is not present and it cannot be seen even if i choose show hidden folders.
any ideas?
After device has sync'ed with pc, just open up your file explorer on your pc. Open 'My Computer' and then scroll down to 'Mobile Device'. If you expand this you should be presented with a list. Open 'My Windows Mobile-Based Device' and scroll down to 'Windows'
Thats the problem I am having I can get to the root just fine but when I am there the windows folder is not present like it is hidden, using view hidden folders dosen't help and typing in the path gets an error message saying it does not exist. I wanted to do this through windows but i suppose I will have to do it through the phones browser instead.
badasschris said:
Thats the problem I am having I can get to the root just fine but when I am there the windows folder is not present like it is hidden, using view hidden folders dosen't help and typing in the path gets an error message saying it does not exist. I wanted to do this through windows but i suppose I will have to do it through the phones browser instead.
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Open your file explorer on your pc, go to Tools > Folder Options > View and make sure 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)' is unticked
Other than this I'm not sure why its not showing
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Open your file explorer on your pc, go to Tools > Folder Options > View and make sure 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)' is unticked
Other than this I'm not sure why its not showing
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it was indeed this thanks very much.
Excellent, glad you got it sorted
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Is it possible? The easy solution would be exploring files from windows mobile device center but i think it's not possible to explore inside \windows from the desktop.
yes it is.
in Windows 7 open explorer,click "organize", then "folder and search options" , click tab View then check "show hidden files and folders " , then uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and there you go !
unplug device and plug it again either in activesync or disc drive mode.
that doesn't work, i got loads of errors "the process cannot access the file because it's being used by another process"
Maybe try to copy to SD Card first and then to your PC.
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that doesn't work, i got loads of errors "the process cannot access the file because it's being used by another process"
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Yes, try JR_de's method also ! other possibility is to work in the Windows safe mode.Or try some Linux live editions then transfer files.Note that files in \windows folder are marked as "read only" , so you need to uncheck it.And do not copy files on desktop...use new folder in one of your computer partitions.
Did you see what processes are blocking ?
It's not as simple as that since it's the phone stopping the copy no matter what OS you use the phone will not comply, try and copy files even to SD you will get this, just the same as on a PC try deleting something in use "locked file"
Same reason why we use ROM Extractor to take ROM files since you can't just copy.
so i should be able to do it using ROM extractor? can it take all device storage files or is it just for ROM files?
wingm4n said:
so i should be able to do it using ROM extractor? can it take all device storage files or is it just for ROM files?
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Just single files.
I'm not sure what you trying to do but it may just be easier to dump a ROM, why do you need all files?