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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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
I am trying to put a shortcut in Start menu on the device while conected via active sync with Windows Mobile Device Centre but the windows folder does not show up. Can someone tell me how to get to windows folder please.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL.......
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You will need to show all hidden files and folders and all protected OS files on your PC. You can do this in the Organise>Folders and Search options (in windows 7) In Vista i cant remember off hand.
Merry Xmas
I noticed exactly the same thing today! I don't know how to solve this or if it can be solved
But don't worry, you are not the only person. I can only view the windows folder from the device file explorer
I have exactly the same problem. I need access to this folder to do some cleaning up. The chore is too cumbursome on the phone. I really need to know how to access this folder on my computer. Anyone?
Open up file explorer on your pc, and browse to your phones windows folder, then press alt, and a set of menus will appear along the top of the window, click tools - folder options - move to the 'view' tab, scroll down the list and check 'show hidden files folders and drives', then scroll a little further and untick hide protected operating system files.
The phones windows folder should then be visible.
samsamuel said:
Open up file explorer on your pc, and browse to your phones windows folder, then press alt, and a set of menus will appear along the top of the window, click tools - folder options - move to the 'view' tab, scroll down the list and check 'show hidden files folders and drives', then scroll a little further and untick hide protected operating system files.
The phones windows folder should then be visible.
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My Savior!!!
Thanks 1.000.000!!!
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.
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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
When I connect my HD2 to PC, I can browse the folders of the phone and its storage card. However, I can not see "Windows" folder at all if the PC runs Windows 7. I do not have such problem in Windows XP, any ideas?
Thanks.
Did you enable show hidden folders? That and sometimes it takes a while for mine to load the windows folder.
Yes, I enabled to show hidden files...It only lists the Windows folder in XP, not in Windows 7...
I can see it in HD2's File explorer too.
uncheck "hide protected operating system files" on your PC. If you want to see them in your HD2 as well, tap and hold then select show all files.
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uncheck "hide protected operating system files" on your PC. If you want to see them in your HD2 as well, tap and hold then select show all files.
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Yes! That's the problem. I overlooked...Thanks a lot!
Hey,
I'm having trouble accessing the Windows folder of my device when browsing via my pc. When I browse using WMDC file explorer I cant see the Windows folder. Is there a way to access it?
-Thanks
on your PC - open file manager, press alt - t. This should bring up the tools menu, choose folder options, switch to 'view' tab, scroll down,
Tick 'show hidden files and folders'
scroll
untick 'hide protected operating system files'
click apply(bottom), then click 'apply to folders'(top)
Thanks a lot
no problem.
When you do browse the windows folder on the phone from the pc, dont be surprised that it takes quite a while to populate the file list, it isn't your phone, its a known issue of winmo. Personally i find it easier to use filemanager on the phone (well, resco, ) and copy files to and from the windows folder from there, and use the pc file manager just to copy to other folders and the sd card.