I have a program which states that if I put a database file in the "activesync directory" it will sync the PC file with the Windows mobile file.
I can't seem to locate that directory.
The program alluded to "My Documents" but I don't see any Activesync directory.
I did test the program by putting the requested file in the My Documents file but it didn't sync.
Anybody have any suggestions?
jimt007 said:
I have a program which states that if I put a database file in the "activesync directory" it will sync the PC file with the Windows mobile file.
I can't seem to locate that directory.
The program alluded to "My Documents" but I don't see any Activesync directory.
I did test the program by putting the requested file in the My Documents file but it didn't sync.
Anybody have any suggestions?
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When you setup activesync there is an option to sync files. When this is selected a folder will appear on your desktop. You simply copy the files you wish to sync to your phone. I think this is what they mean.
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I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
alpha_omega said:
I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
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Just use Resco Explorer. It's not freeware but is a great application with the ability to overwrite protected files and has many settings to play with.
dharvey4651 said:
Just use Resco Explorer. It's not freeware but is a great application with the ability to overwrite protected files and has many settings to play with.
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Yeah I was actually looking into that program. Heard a lot of good things about it. Any place with a good tutorial on it?
alpha_omega said:
I know people use total commander but I have no idea how to use it. Is there an easier way? Or can someone explain to me how to use it to copy over some files to my \windows\ folder?
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Select the file you want... Click file... Select Copy/Move... Click Tree to select where you want to drop the file.
I found this at this page, and it works for me about 90% of the time.
Download EnableRAPI and extract all files from the zip archive.
Double click on EnableRAPI.bat and leave the DOS window it launches open
Open Folder Options and choose to "Show hidden files and folders" and de-select the "Hide protected operating system files" option.
On Windows XP, this would be done by launching Windows Explorer and clicking on Tools --> Folder Options and then the View tab.
On Windows Vista, this would be done by going to Folder Options from the Control Panel and then clicking on the View tab.
Connect your device to your PC using ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista).
Browse the device's file system using the File Manager tool in ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.
When you have finished making all of your modifications, close the EnableRAPI DOS window.
I'm not sure what this actually does, though, or why it works.
PeterDLai said:
I found this
Download EnableRAPI and extract all files from the zip archive.
Double click on EnableRAPI.bat and leave the DOS window it launches open
Open Folder Options and choose to "Show hidden files and folders" and de-select the "Hide protected operating system files" option.
On Windows XP, this would be done by launching Windows Explorer and clicking on Tools --> Folder Options and then the View tab.
On Windows Vista, this would be done by going to Folder Options from the Control Panel and then clicking on the View tab.
Connect your device to your PC using ActiveSync (Windows XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista).
Browse the device's file system using the File Manager tool in ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.
When you have finished making all of your modifications, close the EnableRAPI DOS window.
I'm not sure what this actually does, though, or why it works.
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I tried that, it doesn't work. I'm using a Blackjack II running WM6.1. Does anybody know why it doesn't work and how to copy files into the windows directory?
im2foolish4u37 said:
I tried that, it doesn't work. I'm using a Blackjack II running WM6.1. Does anybody know why it doesn't work and how to copy files into the windows directory?
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You are posting in the wrong forums. However, your question is rather generic. I find it best to use either Resco Explorer or TotalCommander (as well as ActiveSync of course).
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
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
Fallen Spartan said:
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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I wanted to move some programs to the start folder, so everyone says drag it into the windows>..... folder, but I cant see the windows folder when browsing on my pc, Ive got show hidden file&folders enabled but still no luck
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
Shawn_230 said:
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
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And then find windows with something with rescoexplorer?
Sure, you can use Resco but the standard file explorer will work too unless you are trying to overwrite protected system files.
Shawn_230 said:
Sure, you can use Resco but the standard file explorer will work too unless you are trying to overwrite protected system files.
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cool thanks
Shawn_230 said:
The Windows folder doesn't show up via ActiveSync.
If the files are on your PC you need to first dump them in a folder on your phone that you can see on the computer, then on your phone copy those files over to \Windows.
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is there no way to get the windows folder to show?? seems to be a real drag if you cant access it via WMDC or AS...
Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
this is not the "Show hidden files and folders" setting..
bel_z_bub said:
Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
this is not the "Show hidden files and folders" setting..
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Thanks for the heads up... is this the same for vista?
*edit* found it in Control Panel, Folder Options, view... now to try it out...
*edit 2* yep can now see the windows folder
Is there an application to search file contents? I am looking for such an application regardless of whether it runs in the phone itself or in a activesync'ed computer
If it's an app that runs on windows though will it search the \windows folder? because i cannot access this folder from activesync's file explorer for some reason